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>

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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>

Q: Will any size garbage disposal fit my sink?

• <div><p>While the part of the garbage disposal that attaches to the sink is universal, not every single disposal will work in every sink cabinet. A larger disposal may be too big to fit in a compact space, for example. If the pipes under your sink are arranged in an unusual way, it may be difficult to put in a bigger disposal, even if there technically is enough space.</p></div>

Q: What is the most common size garbage disposal?

• <div><p>The most common garbage disposal size in the U.S. is 1/2 horsepower. This size is ideal for households with three or fewer people or those that don't produce much food waste. Although 1/2 horsepower can't handle the typical food waste load for a household of four (which is about 250 pounds of food waste annually) as effectively as 3/4 horsepower, it remains the most common size of garbage disposal on the market.</p></div>

Q: Can glass go in the garbage disposal?

• <div><p>Never put glass in the garbage disposal. It can damage your disposal or eject shards of glass out of the disposal and cause injury. If you get broken glass in your garbage disposal, turn it off and cut the power from the breaker, use a tool like pliers or tongs to remove the glass, and use a wet-dry vacuum to remove the remaining glass pieces. If you can&rsquo;t access the disposal safely, call a <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/garbage-disposal-repair/">garbage disposal repair pro</a>.</p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2017
Overall, everything went great. It took around 4 days to complete the roof replacement. I have a 2 story, multi-level home. They placed tarps over my plants and moved my outdoor items that might have been damaged with debris from the roof. All of the old roofing shingles and misc trash was...
Allied Roofing LLC
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Reviewed in July 2017
BEWARE Warning.. John Cavaness the owner also sales used campers. First he told me the camper had never leaked then I found what I thought would be a couple thousand to fix. Had camper towed to rv repair and just the labor to fix it was $13,479.00. That is not including about $3000.00 in...
Pecanland R.V. Park
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Reviewed in April 2016
Removed 3 large trees, trimmed several others. Great value for service performed. Very professional and timely.
Stix & Stones, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2013
The crew showed up at the confirmed time and Mr. Kibler was also there first thing with the crew to make sure that they had all of the materials that were required. He also confirmed how we wanted the deck stained/painted as well as confirmed the color selection before the crew began work. ...
COGAN KIBLER INC
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Reviewed in February 2013
Their service was really good. The quality was great—after they were through with it, they removed all of the debris that I asked them to. They were very accommodating and did leave me some to use as firewood.
Zeigler's Tree Cutting Service
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Reviewed in April 2012
Mr. Hamm and his crew provided us with a high quality repair of the foundation on our enclosed sunroom on the back of our house- which appears to have shifted on the foundation due to multiple issues: 1. it was added as an afterthought and built on top of brick pavers instead of an actual true...
Leland Hamm Foundation & Construction
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Reviewed in July 2011
Demolition involved removal of two short walls and doorways, existing flooring, drywall and fixtures, and the existing ceiling which was very low. Paradise Enterprise has (had?) its own carpenters and electricians. The carpenters and electricians showed up as promised and their work seems to...
PARADISE ENTERPRISES INC
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Reviewed in September 2010
Johnson Advance Cleaning may be very good at cleaning an empty house. However, I employed them to clean a fully furnished house to get ready for a real estate showing. They would not dust shelves with collections on them, they did not remove a door mat in my kitchen to clean under it, they...
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