Do you need a garbage disposal for a dishwasher?

• <div><p>Many homeowners wonder<a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/garbage-disposal-necessary-dishwasher.htm"> if a garbage disposal is necessary with a dishwasher</a>. After all, many dishwashers are powerful enough to handle bits of food with no issues. </p><p>Still, your dishwasher should not act as a replacement for a disposal. Subjecting your dishwasher to continuous leftovers could lead to major clogs. If you don’t want a garbage disposal in your kitchen, simply scrape away any extra food into your trash can or compost pile.</p></div>

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: Is it better to repair or replace a garbage disposal?

• <div><p>In some cases, it&rsquo;s more cost-effective in the long run to replace a garbage disposal, but it depends on the specific issue you&rsquo;re having and the age of your disposal. You should ask a garbage disposal repair tech for a quote to repair your appliance and then see if it would be more worthwhile to replace it. Additionally, garbage disposals last for around 15 years, so if you know your appliance is reaching that age, it&rsquo;s likely better to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-s-it-cost-replace-garbage-disposal.htm">pay for a new garbage disposal</a> rather than sink money into repairs.</p></div>

Q: Will any size garbage disposal fit my sink?

• <div><p>While the part of the garbage disposal that attaches to the sink is universal, not every single disposal will work in every sink cabinet. A larger disposal may be too big to fit in a compact space, for example. If the pipes under your sink are arranged in an unusual way, it may be difficult to put in a bigger disposal, even if there technically is enough space.</p></div>

Q: Will unplugging my garbage disposal reset it?

• <div><p>While unplugging your garbage disposal and plugging it back in may help, most units have an actual reset button, a bright red switch found on the underside of your unit. If your garbage disposal needs resetting, you may notice this button sticking out about a quarter of an inch from the surface of the unit, with which it&rsquo;s usually flush. Simply depress this reset button to reset the unit, and then test to ensure it&rsquo;s working about 10 minutes later.</p></div>

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Reviewed in May 2017
Severance Construction is professional, thorough and courteous. Bob will ensures that the job is completed to customer satisfaction. Bob has a very good eye toward making any adjustments along the way. For example, after the roofing job he noticed that the ridge vent was not placed correctly and...
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Reviewed in December 2023
Expert Clutter Removal hauled off two piece sectional and ottoman. Prompt, reasonably priced, polite, professional. Got the job done right! We will call them again for our next removal project. We highly recommend …. 5 out of 5 stars.
EXPERT CLUTTER REMOVAL SERVICE
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Reviewed in November 2009
I hired Affordable the first time in August on the recommendation of a neighbor. The company is licensed, bonded and insured, and the price very competitive. I hired Affordable for an entire day, and the five man crew, under the leadership of Juan, worked steadily to get my jungle of a yard into...
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Reviewed in December 2022
I explained, seven times over two weeks of negotiations... ONE RULE- "MAKE SURE THE WATER RUNS AWAY FROM WHERE I STEP OUT OF MY VEHICLES, & AWAY FROM MY DOORSTEP". Ray, promised me the Moon... & actually acted annoyed that the results I requested wouldn't be Elite Concrete's Outcome. The day...
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Reviewed in August 2014
Everything went quite well. They were pleasant and worked efficiently. They were punctual and professional.
Junk King Albany
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Reviewed in August 2011
The sidewalk had been partially removed a year and a half ago for a water line installation. Contractor never returned to replace sidewalk and I didn't want to face another winter with a walk to the mailbox that was too difficult to keep clear of snow.
AUSTIN CONSTRUCTION LLC
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Reviewed in January 2025
If I could give negative stars, I would. Matt not only took our money and didn't finish the job (making promises over several months for what was supposed to be a 2-week job), his shoddy half-attempts cost us more money to remove so we could hire someone else. Smooth talker, but don't believe a...
NORTH COUNTRY MASONRY
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Reviewed in June 2020
Very responsive, good estimate, quick response and patio is nice but clean up was totally ignored and we have at least two days of rock/stone removal from the lawn, grading around base of patio as if left water would get under freeze and crack concrete, and general clean-up. We complained and...
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Reviewed in November 2017
EXCEPTIONAL. This was a huge task. Not only did a new foundation have to be dug, the corner of the house with the damage was covered in brick. Mark's crew removed the brick, replaced the damaged house behind it, dug and installed a new foundation, cleaned off the brick and reinstalled it. This...
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Reviewed in September 2011
When the DEP inspected our land in July 2007 to tell us where our septic, leach field, and well should be placed when we built our new home, Bill Walcutt was present as the Roxbury Town Building Inspector. He offered, and we accepted his suggestion to bid on the excavation for the house, the...
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