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Q: Is it worth it to repair a garbage disposal?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: What are the negatives of a garbage disposal?

• <div><p>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. </p></div>

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 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>

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Last update on February 09, 2025

Reviewed in February 2025
It was discovered that there were 4 layers of shingles that had to be removed and 5 in some places. Our chimney was also dismantled and many vents were installed. At the end of each day of work, they cleaned up very thoroughly. Ray also underbid the others . We would hire them again!!
Lil Dobos
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Reviewed in June 2024
The workers are fantastic. Everyone was so pleasant. They clean up after themselves. They all work so well together.
Leigh Thomas Construction
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Reviewed in May 2024
Great company they did all my work I asked for. They kept everything clean. Fast and get the job done right.
Great North Solutions
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Reviewed in January 2024
It went well. Cory did a great job. I will hire him again. I recommend him to others needing trees removed.
Roering Timber Tree Service
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Reviewed in February 2023
I have used this company twice, and will use them every time. The customer service is phenomenal, and they are very reasonably priced. Thanks for the great work!
Quality Garage Door Service
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Reviewed in December 2022
Very prompt service. The men that cleaned my roof were very courteous and did the job quickly
Alliance, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2022
They did a great job with my fall cleanup. Hard working & friendly. Iâ m not sure about their prices as they just finished my job & I havenâ t been bill yet but from what Andy quoted me, I think they will be competitive. I am very happy with this service thus far.
Eli's Lawncare and Maintenance, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2022
This was an absolutely garbage experience. The team showed up on the first day without a plan to do the job correctly. The team supervisor was rude and condescending. The team showed up late every day. When they were there they only worked a few hours or less because their equipment broke...
DBS Residential Solutions, Inc
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Reviewed in April 2022
Excellent company! Took down my tree, and ground out stump. They were timely, very neat, meaning their clean up of branches and tree debris was fantastic. I would absolutely use them again!
Minnesota Tree Experts, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2021
Fast prompt professional install with quality product. Company cleaned up around entire area. Excellent all around
Vertex Roofing, Inc.
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Sheppards Transport

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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Barnum, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

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"Fast call back contact, showed up when promised, and nicely personable while quickly packing up our amassed stuff. Highly recommend and will definitely call again!"

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Moving APT - Long Distance Movers

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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Barnum, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

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"Miller and his colleagues were able to do a lot of things quickly. Along with everything else, they also grabbed some old furniture that I needed help moving to the curb. They took several cares to make sure nothing was damaged during the move, including wrapping the furniture, turning off all the lights, and packaging the picture frames."

Recommended by88%of homeowners

Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Barnum, MN and surrounding areas

"Simply gave the owner a description of the work to be done and a small crew showed up and completed the job in a timely manner. They respected my property and my time while still being as efficient as possible. Great work ethic throughout the company."

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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Barnum, MN and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

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The #1 junk removal services in the area. we services both residential and commercial. the are not afraid to get our hands dirty . we have a supporting crew that pick up every job on time with a top notch customer service. Book us now for your next job and see what the hype is all about. we are available 24/7 All Seasons

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Northshore Junk Solutions LLC

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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Barnum, MN and surrounding areas

✅ Furniture Removal\n✅ Appliance Removal\n✅ Garage Cleanouts\n✅ Basement Cleanouts\n✅ Yard Debris Removal\n✅ Estate & Property Cleanouts\n✅ Construction Debris Cleanup\n\nOur goal is to provide honest pricing, dependable service, and leave every job site cleaner than we found it.\n\nIf you have unwanted junk taking up space, send us a message or call/text us for a free estimate!

Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Barnum, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The movers were high school students who were very nice but had limited experience moving furniture. Several pieces of furniture were left in the garage because they could not figure out how to get them in my new house. I then had to hire another moving company to move the pieces into the house."

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Recommended by75%of homeowners

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Garbage Collection questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

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.

If your garbage disposal powers up and you can hear it hum, but the arms inside aren’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.

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