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Avatar for Tejada's Remodeling Inc
Tejada's Remodeling Inc
4.7(
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Serving Petersham, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

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Warranties offered

"José arrived and immediately got to repair my counter had scratches and nicks. Work was very satisfactory and cleanup was not my problem! They left everything super clean, I’d hire them to reseal my granite counter!"
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Dukes Waste Management & More
4.3(
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Serving Petersham, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Travis and Todd were friendly, helpful, and efficient - it was a pleasure to have them haul away our mattress and bed frame!"
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SWG Junk Removal and Demo Services
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Serving Petersham, MA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Here at S.W.G we handle junk removal for residential properties inside and outside. We do commercial property junk removal. In home demolition as well as small outdoor demolition. We pride ourselves in getting our jobs done in a timely manner but keeping the customers satisfaction at the forefront. We have a three man team that can tackle any job.

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Done For You Landscaping
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Serving Petersham, MA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

We are a local landscape company specializing in affordable and quality landscaping, moving, junk removal, haul-aways, and demolition.

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Garbage Collection questions, answered by experts

Garbage disposals are durable appliances that usually last at least eight years as long as you clean and maintain them. It’s relatively rare for a garbage disposal to break on its own, as most malfunctions happen due to user errors, like overstuffing the grinding compartment or damaging the blades by trying to dispose of metal or bone. Eventually, cracks or leaks could develop in the unit, which requires a full replacement. 

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.

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. 

No, you do not need a garbage disposal to have a dishwasher. A dishwasher will work without one, and while it's rare to see a home with a dishwasher that doesn't have a disposal, it is possible. The two appliances pair well and are often installed together because a disposal simplifies meal cleanup.

However, your dishwasher should not be used as a replacement for a garbage disposal. Subjecting it to continuous food leftovers can lead to major clogs. If you choose not to install a garbage disposal, you should thoroughly rinse your plates or scrape excess food into the trash or a compost pile before loading them into the dishwasher to prevent plumbing issues.

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.

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