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Gator Js LLC
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Serving Houma, LA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Jaffen was quick to respond, quick to quote and quick to do the job! I hired for junk removal and he was the best priced and he went the extra mile and made sure all the small pieces were taken too! I’ll add them pictures soon!"
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Jonathan Jackson
New to Angi

Serving Houma, LA and surrounding areas

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I'm a husband and father of 4 daughters. I'm in this to deliver top notch service in order to continue to provide for my family. I treat every project like it's my own. And will not consider a job finished without my client being satisfied.

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TGMEDICALTRANSPORT
New to Angi

Serving Houma, LA and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

We specialize in transporting lab specimens blood bank donor blood, medical equipment and dental supplies and equipment We adhere to strict compliance with HIPAA and OSHA guidelines and chain or custody requirements. \nWe also do non emergency medical transportation of clients to MD appts. IOP and AA meeting. to dialysis, physical therapy and climics

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Garbage Removal questions, answered by experts

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 proper care and maintenance, 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.

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.

Whether it's worth repairing your garbage disposal depends on its age and the specific problem. Generally, if the unit is eight years old or younger, repair is a good option. For minor issues like a bad seal or a simple jam, a repair can be inexpensive, sometimes under $10. However, if the motor is broken (a repair that can cost $150 or more) or the unit is getting old, it's often more cost-effective to replace the entire disposal.

Continuous feed garbage disposals are the favorite model for many homeowners for a reason. As opposed to batch feed models, add food scraps to the drain whenever the disposal is running. This variety is also typically less expensive, more convenient, and easier to clean.

On average, a garbage disposal can last anywhere from 7 to 12 years, with many models functioning well for about 10 years. With heavy usage, a motor may last a minimum of five years, while grinding plates will wear down over time. It's generally a good idea to consider a replacement if your unit is approaching the 10-year mark. Other signs that it's time for a new disposal include frequent leaks, persistent clogs, lingering odors, lack of power, or unusual noises. If your unit is not that old, it's worth investigating if a less expensive part, like a rubber seal or a loose hose, is causing the issue.

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