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Q: How often do garbage disposals break?

• <div><p>Garbage disposals are durable appliances that usually last at least eight years as long as you clean and maintain them. It&rsquo;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. </p></div>

Q: What tool is used to reset a garbage disposal?

• <div><p>Most garbage disposals have a reset button that can be triggered with a tool as simple and accessible as your index finger. That said, if you need to perform a more in-depth troubleshooting step, like manually moving the arms inside the unit or rotating the impeller plate, a hex wrench is the most common tool you&rsquo;ll need. Most garbage disposals come with a hex wrench.</p></div>

Q: How do you remove a garbage disposal mounting bracket?

• <div><p>Once you have your garbage disposal disconnected, you can remove the mounting bracket by unscrewing the bolts that are holding the bracket. You can back them out just enough to pop off the snap ring, which prevents the bottom portion of the bracket from disconnecting from the top when you unscrew the bolts. Use a regular screwdriver to pop off the snap ring, and the rest of the components should fall off by themselves.</p></div>

Q: Will any size garbage disposal fit my sink?

• <div><p>While the drain connection for a garbage disposal is nearly universal and fits standard sink drain holes of 3 1/2 to 4 inches, the size of the disposal unit itself is not. You must have enough space in the cabinet underneath your sink to accommodate the disposal's housing. A larger model may not fit in a compact cabinet or if the existing plumbing is arranged in an unusual way. Before buying a new garbage disposal, measure the available space under your sink. If you are replacing an old unit, it's often easiest to choose a new model of a similar size.</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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Last update on December 27, 2025

Reviewed in December 2025
I had bunch of random stuff in my shed that I had collected over the years. With no means of keeping any of it I called Chris at big hoss and he came right out. He was very affordable and punctual with his time.
Big Hoss Waste Solutions
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Reviewed in April 2022
I have used this company many times and every time they do a great job. They are reliable, respectful, dependable. Best prices and better cleaning than others around.
Almighty Cleaning Services
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Reviewed in March 2022
good job but overpriced/ I supplied garbage disposal
Delaware Plumbing Professionals, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2021
This company is so bad and unprofessional. They have no customer service and everything has to be done through email. They are trying to add on all these fees since I’ve tried to cancel my service with them. All through email and I gave the proper notice and paid $150 for them to remove my...
Delmarva WiFi LLC
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Reviewed in October 2020
Good experience working with this company. They were quick to get back with me and replace my garbage disposal I would recommend this company
Done Right Today, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2020
This company did a horrible job. They never completed the dusting, they dusted only a few places, no dusting in my bedroom. The kitchen sinks were never cleaned and they collected my trash and threw the trash into the recycling. The one thing that really bother me to my core is that they left...
Kenny Mac Care
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Reviewed in August 2019
The Customer Service over the phone is excellent - the representative was very professional with respect to promptly contacting me and scheduling. I had a garbage disposal installed - so far, it works fine, although we haven't used the dishwasher yet to make sure it drains okay, but I was told...
Air Temp Solutions
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Reviewed in June 2018
I had a leak under my sink, they charged me $350 to fix the garbage disposal, the next day the leak was still there, so they charged me ANOTHER $150 to fix the real problem. The garbage disposal was not the issue at all but they tried to convince me that it too had been leaking. No way to prove...
24/7 Home Improvement Plumbing & Drain
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Reviewed in July 2017
The first time it was a combination of the dishwasher and the garbage disposal. It was $100, but it was a little bit more helpful because we haven't had any issues since. $100 just to come out here is insane. Like, if you physically do something, OK, fine. At this point, I'll just fix it myself...
Alexander Plumbing Services Inc
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Reviewed in February 2017
Corron's was the most reliable, steady and responsive trash collection company I've ever known. I used their service from 1973 until they closed in June, 2016.
CORRON'S TRASH REMOVAL
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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.

Most garbage disposals have a reset button that can be triggered with a tool as simple and accessible as your index finger. That said, if you need to perform a more in-depth troubleshooting step, like manually moving the arms inside the unit or rotating the impeller plate, a hex wrench is the most common tool you’ll need. Most garbage disposals come with a hex wrench.

Once you have your garbage disposal disconnected, you can remove the mounting bracket by unscrewing the bolts that are holding the bracket. You can back them out just enough to pop off the snap ring, which prevents the bottom portion of the bracket from disconnecting from the top when you unscrew the bolts. Use a regular screwdriver to pop off the snap ring, and the rest of the components should fall off by themselves.

While the drain connection for a garbage disposal is nearly universal and fits standard sink drain holes of 3 1/2 to 4 inches, the size of the disposal unit itself is not. You must have enough space in the cabinet underneath your sink to accommodate the disposal's housing. A larger model may not fit in a compact cabinet or if the existing plumbing is arranged in an unusual way. Before buying a new garbage disposal, measure the available space under your sink. If you are replacing an old unit, it's often easiest to choose a new model of a similar size.

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 dishwasher maintenance tips like clearing clogs, keeping them cleared, and occasionally running the disposal will eliminate the problem.

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