Is a garbage disposal worth it?

• <div><p>If you cook a lot or have a larger household, a garbage disposal can be worth it, since it streamlines your kitchen duties and helps to keep food waste out of landfills. It helps to know the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-install-garbage-disposal.htm">cost of garbage disposal installation</a> before you make your decision. The average price is about <b>$400</b>,<b> </b>but you can expect to pay more for higher-end models or if you hire a pro to do the job for you.</p></div>

Will my garbage disposal impact my septic tank?

• <div><p>Your garbage disposal will only affect the health of your septic tank if you’re using it too frequently, or filling it with organic waste that doesn’t fully break down. If the tank fills up with too many solids, the bacteria won’t have enough time to consume it before more is added, which can lead to an overflow in the drain field. Your tank will need to be pumped more frequently with excessive or improper garbage disposal use. </p></div>

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Q: Does ice clean a garbage disposal?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s one thing that helps, alongside vinegar and baking soda. Ice acts as an exfoliant, helping to lift off any bits of food stuck on the disposal blades.</p></div>

Q: Why is my garbage disposal not draining?

• <div><p>Your garbage disposal is not draining because it might have a clog due to food waste, a foreign object, grease, oil, fat, or it may have a broken motor. When water doesn't flush out of the disposal, that's a key sign that your disposal has a clog or needs repair. </p></div>

Q: How often should you replace a garbage disposal?

• <div><p>Garbage disposals can last between 10 and 12 years, so if your unit is pushing its lifespan, it may be a good idea to replace it. If your unit isn&rsquo;t approaching the 10-year mark, try investigating other parts of the disposal to see if there's an affordable repair on the horizon. For example, rubber has a shorter lifespan than 10 years, connections and hoses loosen over time, and sink flanges can cause leaks that have nothing to do with disposals.</p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2025
We had another contractor hired in April to remove an old septic tank and add a new one along with a mound system. A widower relative had to get this system in this year due to her Husband passing away and it needed to be done this year. After trying to get the job done since April and him...
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Reviewed in May 2025
Timbers pros came to our home to remove a very large Maple tree, that was probably 60 to70 feet high. They worked really hard . They took the tree and the stump , brought in dirt covered the area,with dirt and sewed grass seed. They treated our property as if it was their own, and when they...
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Reviewed in January 2024
I have the pleasure of dealing with Fransisco with Duck Multiservice for asbestos removal on some old boiler pipes. His pricing is incredibly fair and the quality of the work is great as well. I would recommend him for anyone looking for asbestos removal and encapsulation.
Duck Multiservice, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2023
They are very nice to work with and reasonably price. They did a great job on what we wanted and removed all tree limbs including extras we had.
FRONTIER TREE SERVICE LLC
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Reviewed in August 2017
Excellent experience. They were timely, respectful, quick, and efficient. As agreed, they ground-down the stumps more than 6 inches below surface and filled in the hole with the wood chips. They removed every branch and the leaves.
TRU-CUT TREE SVC
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Reviewed in December 2014
Complete house re-roof, including removal of all shingles and old wooden shake shingles and cleanup and removal of all debris.
SISK ROOFING
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Reviewed in July 2014
He removed the nine 24 stumps in about 40 minutes! He drove to my place (about 40 minutes) with his Vermeer pull-behind machine to give me a quote. i was so impressed that i had him do the job on the spot. I volunteered to handle the debris to keep the cost down and expedite the job. Iwould and...
The Bowman Boys Stump Removal
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Reviewed in July 2014
The Amish family was honest and reliable, delivering what we ordered. It took a few weeks, but this was custom built and we had to schedule separate providers to remove tree stumps and install a grave pad. Upon my request, they recommended a person to do the gravel pad and again I was very...
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Reviewed in June 2014
Nick did an excellent job from the time we placed the order to the final walk-through! He had a team of people there and did the complete job in two days. Every team member was very knowledgeable about what they were going to do to complete the work. . This was done to a home that had been...
NICK STEWART HEATING & COOLING
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Reviewed in April 2014
Removed 6 or 7 trees for my wife and I plus removed all stumps. Went well with no damage to buildings. All in all pretty good experience other than the yard got tore up more than I expected. Ron's pricing was very reasonable for all that his crew did.
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