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Avatar for New Mexico's Route 66 Plumbing Co
New Mexico's Route 66 Plumbing Co
4.6(
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Serving Placitas, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Bill Anderson was fantastic. I clogged our pipes by putting too much down the disposal. After my husband took apart all the visible pipes beneath the sink and figuring out the clog was much deeper than he could get to, I called Route 66 needing my pipes snaked immediately. Bill was able to come the same day and he was early, which is so unheard of nowadays. He snaked the pipes and had me up and running within a few hours. He was extremely helpful and professional and I would go back to him for future services in a heartbeat. The price was extremely reasonable and he didn't try to "up sell" me anything I didn't need. Albuquerque needs more service techs like Bill Anderson! Thank you, Route 66!!"
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Recommended by89%of homeowners
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ABQ Leak Locator
4.6(
37
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Serving Placitas, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Steve and Ray came to our house the next day after we contacted them to see what would be necessary to locate the leak. We told them we had already contacted two other companies to come out and they could not find our leak. Steve told us they would not stop until they located the leak. It was a quoted charge and although they had to come back three different times for several hours they did not increase the charge! Steve told us this was one of the most difficult leaks to locate he had experienced. They did locate the leak and it is now repaired. This is one of the best and most professional companies we have ever worked with. Thank you Steve and Ray!!!"
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Ortega Quality Mechanical
5.0(
66
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Serving Placitas, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This involved a crane to haul a five ton and a three ton combo unit onto our roof, reconfigure the exhaust and intake ducts to match our system and install new electrical lines and new thermostats. The job took two days as promised and it went as smooth as silk. I will hire them again for anything to do with HVAC or plumbing."
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Budget Climate Control
4.7(
331
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Serving Placitas, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a great experience with Budget Climate Control. The disposal was installed quickly and works great. The gentleman who installed it was very friendly and professional. He completely cleaned up the work area when he was finished and showed me all the features of my new disposal. Thank you for great service!"
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for Williams Mechanical Heating & Air Conditioning LLC
Williams Mechanical Heating & Air Conditioning LLC
4.6(
136
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Serving Placitas, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Everyone involved in this project was very professional. The 2 consultants that visited my home provided options that were available for our needs. They didn't pressure us into anything but offered their expertise. The price was comparable to other quotes we had received. The installation crew was outstanding. They did a great job and on time as scheduled. They left the job site clean and in place. Williams Mech. was recommended to us by one of their customers. I would strongly recommend them and I will use them again if I need the service."
Williams Mechanical Heating & Air Conditioning
Williams Mechanical Heating & Air Conditioning LLC
Williams Mechanical Heating & Air Conditioning LLC
Williams Mechanical Heating & Air Conditioning LLC
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Jonas L Jensen
4.8(
78
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Serving Placitas, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This is the third job Jonas has done for me and I can say with complete confidence that if you need tile installed or anything  else tile or stone related, you would do yourself a huge favor if you use Jonas.
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Ceramic Tile Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
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Install Garbage Disposal questions, answered by experts

These appliances certainly increase the number of things allowed down the drain, but they’re not foolproof. There are several items you shouldn’t put in your garbage disposal, according to manufacturers and technicians. Don’t put coffee grounds down the drain. The same goes for eggshells, potato peels, hard foods, onion skins, and any dry, expandable food. Most importantly, never put grease or oils down the drain.

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 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.

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.

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