How can I maximize the life span of my garbage disposal?

• <div><p>As with many appliances, proper maintenance is key to maximizing your garbage disposal’s life span. If everyone in your household is on board with <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-keep-your-garbage-disposal-running.htm">proper care and maintenance</a>, like running water while operating the disposal, you should get plenty of years out of your unit. Avoid putting the wrong food items down the disposal, including pasta, rice, bread, and more.</p></div>

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Q: Why does my garbage disposal have power but won’t spin?

• <div><p>If your garbage disposal powers up and you can hear it hum, but the arms inside aren&rsquo;t moving, the problem might be a stubborn clog, a build-up of grease, or a jam of the impeller plate. To troubleshoot these, ensure your unit is off and disconnected from its power source before checking inside the drain or attempting to manually rotate the impeller arms or plate from the underside of the unit. A hex wrench can help.</p></div>

Q: What are the negatives of a garbage disposal?

• <div><p>The two main negatives of garbage disposals are they are a safety hazard in homes with children, and they frequently encounter blockage issues. While they might be annoying to fix and monitor, garbage disposals can significantly lower your trash use and are a great way to dispose of organic waste. While there are negatives, the vast majority of homeowners acknowledge the positives are enough to install a disposal in their home. </p></div>

Q: What would cause a garbage disposal to stop working?

• <div><p>There are many maintenance and repair issues that lead to a malfunctioning garbage disposal. Regular clogs place wear and tear on the motors, leading to an eventual shutdown. Electrical issues at the breaker, wall outlet, or disposal itself can fry the unit. The most common cause is simply a worn-down motor. These motors can only handle so much use before powering down for good. </p></div>

Q: Is soil bad for garbage disposal?

• <div><p>Soil is just one of the items you <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-not-put-down-garbage-disposal.htm">shouldn't put down a garbage disposal</a>. Garbage disposals are only meant for soft, non-fibrous foods. Large amounts of topsoil, dirt, or rocks will damage the blades of your garbage disposal or clog the pipes. If a small amount of dirt goes down the drain as you repot a plant, you shouldn't have to worry, but never dump a whole pot of soil in the sink for fast disposal.</p></div>

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Last update on December 07, 2025

Reviewed in January 2024
Henry was super responsive and easy to work with. It was a quick and easy removal process.
Junkamania LLC
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Reviewed in November 2022
Grant was great. Whole experience was pleasant. Appointment was easy to schedule for the next day. Grant was on time and prepared to install a new garbage disposal even though I didn’t know I needed one at the time. Also helped with a bathroom faucet issue and changed my refrigerator ice...
Hudson Plumbing
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Reviewed in May 2020
Mr. Foster's Team did an excellent job. They roofed my house, shop, and two sheds at the quoted price and schedule. They found a couple of OSB boards that needed replaced and did that, along with proper flashing, water and ice shields and cleaned up and removed trash.
CRP Contractors
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Reviewed in January 2020
Anthony has done a great job removing and trimming trees for me, family and friends. Professional service at a fair price.
Anthonys Lawn Care and Landscaping
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Reviewed in August 2017
This review is actually for Republic Services. This company is horrible!! Do not use them for garbage removal. They are over double in price from their competitors and there billing activity is very suspect. They quote you low in the beginning, but every bill afterward will have suspicious...
HOOSIER DISPOSAL
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Reviewed in November 2014
There was a flooded area around my furnace. They had to remove the water softener to fix the leaking pipe. I liked them very much!
Commercial Service
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Reviewed in November 2014
As mentioned above, we received the best possible treatment and product for a good price. We also had two new skylights installed after removing the existing ones. We are impressed with the entire experience.
RCV Roofing, Siding & Gutters
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Reviewed in April 2012
I could not have been happier. They made it very easy. They cleaned up daily. Arrived and began work immediately. The crew was polite and professional. I have 5 dogs, and they worked around them with ease. I had absolutely no nails or garbage for the dogs to hurt themselves on. Even the...
PPS Contractors
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Reviewed in June 2011
Clark mowed our lawn, but wasn't very responsive for special services (asked them to remove some brush in the fall, but it was never taken). The job was pretty good, but scalped some areas of the lawn, and didn't alert us to ways to improve the lawn.
Clark Landscaping and Lawn Care Inc
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Reviewed in December 2010
Aim to Please arrived on time as scheduled (actually 10 min early). They both removed their shoes and went immediately to work fixing my toilet then installing a garbage disposal. Malachi was personable and readily answered my questions about the repair and the installation. He also gave me...
Aim To Please Plumbing & Electric
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