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: 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: Are garbage disposals bad for the environment?

• <div><p>Garbage disposals can be considered bad for the environment due to their electricity usage, but good for the environment because they reduce the food waste sent to landfills. If everyone used a garbage disposal, it would tax the wastewater treatment facilities in that region, but if we had to choose one of the options, we&rsquo;d say they are a net positive on the environment when used correctly. </p></div>

Q: How long does it take to install a garbage disposal?

• <div><p>On average, it takes one to four hours for a professional to install a garbage disposal. This includes removing the old unit, taking necessary measurements for positioning, removing and fitting new pipes, and installing the brand-new disposal system. If there are unforeseen issues, such as accessibility concerns, the process takes longer.</p></div>

Q: Why should I pick a continuous-feed garbage disposal?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

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Needed several Ash trees removed in hard to reach areas. They did an excellent job. Best price, timely, great communication and fully insured. Highly recommend.
Onyx Tree Service LLC
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Reviewed in August 2023
Patrick made the process of removing a mobile home completely easy. He was able to answer all my questions. Patrick also worked with the city to aquire any needed permits/licenses to quickly remove this eye sore. Thanks again Patrick. See you on the next project.
JP Sheehan Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2022
Called Grant Erfert (Owner Rapid Dry of St. Louis) in for a free estimate on mold removal from leak in shower wall. Grant was honest, found no mold. His services remained free, but a recommendation was in order. I will use his services in the future and will recommend him to those close to me...
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Reviewed in February 2022
Price went up from original quote of $180 to $300. Then said she never quoted me that and I should have got it in writing, refuses to do a refund says she don't know how and starts to remove stuff from the list of things I need done to drop the price back down. I will post again tomorrow with...
AUDIO VIDEO PROFESSIONALS
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Reviewed in May 2017
Did a thorough job removing tree, including sticks from gutters.
Craig's Tree Service
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Reviewed in February 2014
They showed up at daybreak and got right to it. By lunchtime all the prep work was done and they were pouring concrete. By the end of the day they were finished with the exception of removing a couple of the forms which they wanted to leave in place till the next morning. Beautiful work! Jeff...
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Reviewed in November 2011
Our washing machine was making a horrific noise and we thought it was going to need to be replaced. Barry found that there was a tube of chapstick stuck underneath the tub. Once removed our washing machine worked fine. He could easily have told us something major was wrong and charged us a...
BARRY GRUS APPLIANCE SVC
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Reviewed in March 2011
he did a fantastic job he had to remove fuel tank in order to install the fuel pump inside of it had the job done in about 3 hours
OSBORNE ENTERPRISES
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Reviewed in July 2005
THIS COMPANY CAME OUT TO CLEAN UP AN AREA OF MY PROPERTY THAT PEOPLE HAD BEEN DUMPING GARBAGE ON FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. THEY TOOK ALL THE GARBAGE TO THE DUMP. THEY WERE VERY HELPFUL AND DID A GOOD JOB.
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We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

" Very polite and personal loaded up or furniture and even stated he had someone to give the furniture to who lost everything in a fire. Will definitely recommend Gibson hauling."

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" Very polite and personal loaded up or furniture and even stated he had someone to give the furniture to who lost everything in a fire. Will definitely recommend Gibson hauling."

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