Is fixing a leaking garbage disposal worth it?

• <div><p>If the cost of repairing a leaking garbage disposal is close to the cost of replacing the disposal, then fixing the unit might not make sense. When deciding if you should <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/garbage-disposal-repair-and-replacement.htm">repair or replace your garbage disposal</a>, consider the age of your garbage disposal, the cost of the repair, and whether your garbage disposal has had other problems recently to help you decide if the cost of repairing the leak is better than the cost of replacing the disposal.</p></div>

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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: 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: Why does my dishwasher water come up into the sink?

• <div><p>When a dishwasher discharges its wastewater, it uses a pump to quickly move a lot of water. If anything in the drain line or the garbage disposal impedes the high volume of water, it will back up into the sink through the drain or the garbage disposal. Following regular <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/4-tips-avoid-dishwasher-repair.htm">dishwasher maintenance tips</a> like clearing clogs, keeping them cleared, and occasionally running the disposal will eliminate the problem.</p></div>

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Reviewed in April 2024
Our entire experience with Universal Home Experts was great from the time Beau and the crew walked threw the doors. Beau was so nice to work with. He’s polite, professional, and helped us understand the issues we were dealing with. Beau came and repaired the leaky faucets in both bathrooms,...
Cardinal Heating & Air
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Reviewed in July 2019
This project involved fixing some outside wiring and outlets. The GFI continued to trip and finding the source of the ground was difficult. Jason, the owner, truly believes in customer satisfaction and adjusted his schedule to come out and review the situation with the technician. Because the...
Goldstar Electric, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2019
He was hired to pressure wash the house, the drives, curbs and porches and the decks. He did an excellent job on the house BUT he did a POOR job on the decks and concrete. He failed to wash the curb-still black, the decks were done in a slip shod manner and need to be done again to make them...
Jimmy Hi Pressure Cleaning
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Reviewed in January 2019
Prompt, efficient, reasonable rate. They removed and replaced a deffictive garbage disposal. Will rehire to replace a defective dishwasher. Cleanup area after repair. WILL HIRE AGAIN
Prime Time Construction & Restoration, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2018
What impressed me the most was how professional and efficient Mr. Kelly was. In the back of my house, a previous contractor splattered concrete up on my siding and left it. It was an eyesore and upset me to no end every time I looked at it. I had no idea how to remove it and was told any...
Kelly's Pressuring
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