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Avatar for EJ's Appliance Repair

EJ's Appliance Repair

5.00(
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EJ's Appliance Repair

5.00(
22
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
6 years of experience
Warranties offered

EJ's Appliance Repair has a single mission: Complete Customer Satisfaction! We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details.

"Freezer went out. More cost effective to replace and they were so helpful and saved money on my new freezer with their Appliance sales. "

Chris E on July 2025

EJ's Appliance Repair has a single mission: Complete Customer Satisfaction! We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details.

"Freezer went out. More cost effective to replace and they were so helpful and saved money on my new freezer with their Appliance sales. "

Chris E on July 2025


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GRS Plumbing, Heating & Air

4.90(
43
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GRS Plumbing, Heating & Air

4.90(
43
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
29 years of experience

You can put your trust in GRS Plumbing, Inc. We provide personal service and exceptional quality. All of our services and products are guaranteed. We have been in business for 20 years providing unparalleled service. Overall value is why our loyal customers won't go anywhere else. We look forward to serving you!

"GRS Plumbing, Heating & Air did excellent job replacing furnace in our home, installing new wire and thermostat. They also corrected mistakes made by previous serviceman from different company. We will use GRS Plumbing again."

Jacek C on January 2024

You can put your trust in GRS Plumbing, Inc. We provide personal service and exceptional quality. All of our services and products are guaranteed. We have been in business for 20 years providing unparalleled service. Overall value is why our loyal customers won't go anywhere else. We look forward to serving you!

"GRS Plumbing, Heating & Air did excellent job replacing furnace in our home, installing new wire and thermostat. They also corrected mistakes made by previous serviceman from different company. We will use GRS Plumbing again."

Jacek C on January 2024


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Eddy's Flooring

5.00(
5
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Eddy's Flooring

5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 local quotes requested

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business

"he was very good and responded with in 36hrs"

Kelly I on June 2025

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business

"he was very good and responded with in 36hrs"

Kelly I on June 2025


Redesign & Remodeling, LLC

4.10(
5
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Redesign & Remodeling, LLC

4.10(
5
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Customers say: Terrific value
119 local quotes requested
6 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, excellent communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your task or project.!! FREE DESIGN CONSULTATION!! WE BRING SAMPLES TO YOU AND GIVE YOU A SAME DAY QUOTE!

"They have not been able to start the work as their schedule is full. They will start work Sept 10. We also had to wait for our loan approval. Terry has been in constant communication with us and will be here next week to help us finalize all our materials and complete the 3 d design elements."

LouAnna K on August 2021

We pride our company on reliability, excellent communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your task or project.!! FREE DESIGN CONSULTATION!! WE BRING SAMPLES TO YOU AND GIVE YOU A SAME DAY QUOTE!

"They have not been able to start the work as their schedule is full. They will start work Sept 10. We also had to wait for our loan approval. Terry has been in constant communication with us and will be here next week to help us finalize all our materials and complete the 3 d design elements."

LouAnna K on August 2021


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Clog Busterz, LLC

4.71(
337
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Clog Busterz, LLC

4.71(
337
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
144 local quotes requested

Clog Busterz, Your Trusted Local Plumbing & Drain Experts Clog Busterz, LLC proudly serves Richmond, Lexington, and the surrounding areas with dependable, high-quality plumbing and drain-clearing services. Our team is committed to delivering fast response times, honest recommendations, and long-lasting solutions for every customer. We take great pride in our workmanship, and we stand behind every service we provide. Whether it’s a simple drain clog or a more complex plumbing issue, you can rely on us to get the job done right the first time. Customer satisfaction is our top priority. We work hard to earn your trust, provide a smooth experience from start to finish, and build long-term relationships with every homeowner we serve. When you choose Clog Busterz, you’re choosing a company dedicated to professionalism, reliability, and exceptional results—every time.

"Great service, great guy, great company!"

K T on July 2025

Clog Busterz, Your Trusted Local Plumbing & Drain Experts Clog Busterz, LLC proudly serves Richmond, Lexington, and the surrounding areas with dependable, high-quality plumbing and drain-clearing services. Our team is committed to delivering fast response times, honest recommendations, and long-lasting solutions for every customer. We take great pride in our workmanship, and we stand behind every service we provide. Whether it’s a simple drain clog or a more complex plumbing issue, you can rely on us to get the job done right the first time. Customer satisfaction is our top priority. We work hard to earn your trust, provide a smooth experience from start to finish, and build long-term relationships with every homeowner we serve. When you choose Clog Busterz, you’re choosing a company dedicated to professionalism, reliability, and exceptional results—every time.

"Great service, great guy, great company!"

K T on July 2025


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Pipe Surgeon Plumbing Ltd, Co.

4.51(
57
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Pipe Surgeon Plumbing Ltd, Co.

4.51(
57
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
200 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

Pipe Surgeon Plumbling LDT Co. is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. You will find us to be competitively priced while still paying close attention to the details of each and every project we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction. Give us a call today to get your project started.

"They called 2 minutes after I posted this job, and were able to come the next day. They were on time, finished the job within an hour, and they were super professional. They cleaned up the area, and they disposed of the old sink for me. "

Abby K on July 2025

Pipe Surgeon Plumbling LDT Co. is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. You will find us to be competitively priced while still paying close attention to the details of each and every project we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction. Give us a call today to get your project started.

"They called 2 minutes after I posted this job, and were able to come the next day. They were on time, finished the job within an hour, and they were super professional. They cleaned up the area, and they disposed of the old sink for me. "

Abby K on July 2025


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Doctor Rooter Plumbing

5.00(
13
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Doctor Rooter Plumbing

5.00(
13
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
167 local quotes requested
25 years of experience

Welcome to Doctor Rooter Plumbing, a family-owned and operated business! In business since 2022, we bring over ten years of experience to the plumbing industry. We can help with all your plumbing needs, no job is too big or too small! Serving Berea, Richmond, Lexington, and surrounding areas, give us a call today!

"Everything from initial contact to invoicing was handled professionally and the team listened to our needs. Bryce and Bryce tested to make sure we wouldn’t have any further issues. "

Courtney J on August 2025

Welcome to Doctor Rooter Plumbing, a family-owned and operated business! In business since 2022, we bring over ten years of experience to the plumbing industry. We can help with all your plumbing needs, no job is too big or too small! Serving Berea, Richmond, Lexington, and surrounding areas, give us a call today!

"Everything from initial contact to invoicing was handled professionally and the team listened to our needs. Bryce and Bryce tested to make sure we wouldn’t have any further issues. "

Courtney J on August 2025


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Fayette Heating & Air || H20 Maestro

4.34(
156
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Fayette Heating & Air || H20 Maestro

4.34(
156
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
281 local quotes requested
54 years of experience

Fayette Heating & Air was founded in 1971 with one man, one truck and $500. From the start, Al Melrose was committed to providing quality equipment with integrity and outstanding customer service. As a second generation family-owned business, those same values lead our company today. Fayette Heating & Air has been recognized nationally, regionally and locally for both business practices and its community efforts.

"BUYER BEWARE!!!!! This company is all about getting their $99.00 for the estimate, selling you an annual service fee and then quoting exuberant prices. Not really sure if they really care about doing the actual plumbing work. Recently gave me an estimate for a job of $500. Learned later after from another plumber that what they wanted to do was actually not correct AND should have cost no more than $250. Had I used Fayette Heating / H20 Mastero, I would have paid $600 for a job done incorrectly. At least the 99.00 I paid kept me from damaging my house further. There are a lot of reputable plumbers in Lexington. Suggest you look elsewhere"

Lesley R on August 2024

Fayette Heating & Air was founded in 1971 with one man, one truck and $500. From the start, Al Melrose was committed to providing quality equipment with integrity and outstanding customer service. As a second generation family-owned business, those same values lead our company today. Fayette Heating & Air has been recognized nationally, regionally and locally for both business practices and its community efforts.

"BUYER BEWARE!!!!! This company is all about getting their $99.00 for the estimate, selling you an annual service fee and then quoting exuberant prices. Not really sure if they really care about doing the actual plumbing work. Recently gave me an estimate for a job of $500. Learned later after from another plumber that what they wanted to do was actually not correct AND should have cost no more than $250. Had I used Fayette Heating / H20 Mastero, I would have paid $600 for a job done incorrectly. At least the 99.00 I paid kept me from damaging my house further. There are a lot of reputable plumbers in Lexington. Suggest you look elsewhere"

Lesley R on August 2024


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Tom Drexler Plumbing Air & Electric

4.44(
409
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Tom Drexler Plumbing Air & Electric

4.44(
409
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
1077 local quotes requested
43 years of experience

Tom Drexler Plumbing, Air & Electric was founded in 1982 by 4th generation Master Plumber, Tom Drexler. We are now one the area's largest home service provider. We offer plumbing, heating and cooling, indoor air quality, electrical, and other home services. Our highly qualified & expertly trained employees can help with any home repair services you may need.

"I typically do not leave reviews, but my experience with Tom Drexler Plumbing was so poor that I feel compelled to share it in hopes of preventing others from wasting their time and money. I initially contacted the company to address a leaking faucet in a spare bathroom. I was given a vague appointment window of 8 AM to 5 PM and informed that if I didn’t answer a call prior to their arrival, the technician would not show up. When the technician arrived, he spent time criticizing the company’s hiring practices rather than focusing on the repair. He determined that a full tub and shower replacement was needed, quoting over $1,000. The work could not be done the same day, requiring me to schedule another appointment. The technician arrived late and took the entire day to complete the job, spending a significant portion of time sitting on my staircase visibly exhausted. The installation was subpar—both the faucet and showerhead were protruding nearly two inches from the wall, and the showerhead was visibly crooked. The faucet and showerhead were protruding so far out they couldn't even be caulked. My wife documented the issues with photos. She sent them to me after the tech left. I immediately called Tom Drexler, informed them of the subpar work, and requested a different technician to correct the poor workmanship. A new technician arrived the following week and made the necessary adjustments. However, within four days of using the shower, a leak developed in the ceiling of the kitchen below, and our toilet began leaking from the base when flushed—suggesting possible plumbing pressure or blockage issues. I contacted the company again and scheduled yet another appointment. Despite being given the same 8 AM to 5 PM time frame, no one showed up, and I had to follow up myself to learn the technician wasn’t coming. Eventually, another technician did visit and claimed the ceiling leak was due to "residual water" and dismissed the toilet issue. When the ceiling stain continued to grow, I called again and requested a supervisor. The supervisor came a week later, concluded that the issue wasn’t related to their work, and left without offering any solutions. Altogether, I had to take four days off work to accommodate this series of visits. I now need to hire another plumber from a different company to resolve the ongoing leak. Based on my experience, I cannot in good conscience recommend Tom Drexler Plumbing. The quality of work, communication, and overall customer service were consistently poor throughout the entire process."

Matt B on September 2025

Tom Drexler Plumbing, Air & Electric was founded in 1982 by 4th generation Master Plumber, Tom Drexler. We are now one the area's largest home service provider. We offer plumbing, heating and cooling, indoor air quality, electrical, and other home services. Our highly qualified & expertly trained employees can help with any home repair services you may need.

"I typically do not leave reviews, but my experience with Tom Drexler Plumbing was so poor that I feel compelled to share it in hopes of preventing others from wasting their time and money. I initially contacted the company to address a leaking faucet in a spare bathroom. I was given a vague appointment window of 8 AM to 5 PM and informed that if I didn’t answer a call prior to their arrival, the technician would not show up. When the technician arrived, he spent time criticizing the company’s hiring practices rather than focusing on the repair. He determined that a full tub and shower replacement was needed, quoting over $1,000. The work could not be done the same day, requiring me to schedule another appointment. The technician arrived late and took the entire day to complete the job, spending a significant portion of time sitting on my staircase visibly exhausted. The installation was subpar—both the faucet and showerhead were protruding nearly two inches from the wall, and the showerhead was visibly crooked. The faucet and showerhead were protruding so far out they couldn't even be caulked. My wife documented the issues with photos. She sent them to me after the tech left. I immediately called Tom Drexler, informed them of the subpar work, and requested a different technician to correct the poor workmanship. A new technician arrived the following week and made the necessary adjustments. However, within four days of using the shower, a leak developed in the ceiling of the kitchen below, and our toilet began leaking from the base when flushed—suggesting possible plumbing pressure or blockage issues. I contacted the company again and scheduled yet another appointment. Despite being given the same 8 AM to 5 PM time frame, no one showed up, and I had to follow up myself to learn the technician wasn’t coming. Eventually, another technician did visit and claimed the ceiling leak was due to "residual water" and dismissed the toilet issue. When the ceiling stain continued to grow, I called again and requested a supervisor. The supervisor came a week later, concluded that the issue wasn’t related to their work, and left without offering any solutions. Altogether, I had to take four days off work to accommodate this series of visits. I now need to hire another plumber from a different company to resolve the ongoing leak. Based on my experience, I cannot in good conscience recommend Tom Drexler Plumbing. The quality of work, communication, and overall customer service were consistently poor throughout the entire process."

Matt B on September 2025


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Dauenhauer Plumbing

4.68(
91
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Dauenhauer Plumbing

4.68(
91
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
100 local quotes requested
67 years of experience

At Dauenhauer Plumbing, Heating, Air, and Electric, our skilled, licensed technicians will provide you with efficient, professional home services. Our friendly customer service staff will make every effort to get your problem taken care of fast, even on nights and weekends. From sump pumps and HVAC systems to drain cleanings and generators, our team takes pride in offering the area’s best customer experience. Additional DBA - Anytime Plumbing.

"They were quick, respectful and the price was reasonable. Did everything i asked with courtesy and a smile. Will hire again for all my electrical and plumbing needs. Thanks guys!!"

Gary L on December 2025

At Dauenhauer Plumbing, Heating, Air, and Electric, our skilled, licensed technicians will provide you with efficient, professional home services. Our friendly customer service staff will make every effort to get your problem taken care of fast, even on nights and weekends. From sump pumps and HVAC systems to drain cleanings and generators, our team takes pride in offering the area’s best customer experience. Additional DBA - Anytime Plumbing.

"They were quick, respectful and the price was reasonable. Did everything i asked with courtesy and a smile. Will hire again for all my electrical and plumbing needs. Thanks guys!!"

Gary L on December 2025

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Garbage Disposal Repair questions, answered by experts

These appliances certainly increase the number of things allowed down the drain, but they’re not foolproof. There are several items you shouldn’t put in your garbage disposal, according to manufacturers and technicians. Don’t put coffee grounds down the drain. The same goes for eggshells, potato peels, hard foods, onion skins, and any dry, expandable food. Most importantly, never put grease or oils down the drain.

While unplugging your garbage disposal and plugging it back in may help, most units have an actual reset button, a bright red switch found on the underside of your unit. If your garbage disposal needs resetting, you may notice this button sticking out about a quarter of an inch from the surface of the unit, with which it’s usually flush. Simply depress this reset button to reset the unit, and then test to ensure it’s working about 10 minutes later.

These appliances do unscrew, but you need to disconnect everything properly when you replace your garbage disposal. Make sure you shut the power off to the area first and check that it’s off with a voltage detector. Disconnect the main drain line and P-trap, and then disconnect the dishwasher drain line if you have one connected. You can then unscrew your garbage disposal using a disposal wrench. Just make sure you disconnect the electrical lines before removing your appliance.

In some cases, it’s more cost-effective in the long run to replace a garbage disposal, but it depends on the specific issue you’re having and the age of your disposal. You should ask a garbage disposal repair tech for a quote to repair your appliance and then see if it would be more worthwhile to replace it. Additionally, garbage disposals last for around 15 years, so if you know your appliance is reaching that age, it’s likely better to pay for a new garbage disposal rather than sink money into repairs.

Many homeowners wonder if a garbage disposal is necessary with a dishwasher. After all, many dishwashers are powerful enough to handle bits of food with no issues.  

Still, your dishwasher should not act as a replacement for a disposal. Subjecting your dishwasher to continuous leftovers could lead to major clogs. If you don’t want a garbage disposal in your kitchen, simply scrape away any extra food into your trash can or compost pile.

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