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• <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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Last update on August 13, 2025

Reviewed in August 2025
Five day project has run into week 4 with no end in sight. Team has been on site only 3 days since the start date of July 21st. Contact is now non-existent as calling goes straight to voice mail, text and email is ignored. Last time I was in contact, I was told they can't get ahold of their...
Modern Building & Contracting Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2023
Would not recommend for any project. Wanted more money than was agreed & walked off leaving his partner to collect payment. We agreed on $3,500 for labor & my husband would help as a go-fer, using our tractor to move the pre-built sections of deck, post hole digger & other tasks. We also...
Handy Dandy Dean
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Reviewed in April 2023
My husband and I had a new roof installed by Stellar Roofing the week of 4/17/23. It was a large job including a complete tear off of multiple layers of shingles, including cedar shakes at the base. Our experience was positive from the start. Toby had come out to give us a quote, he was in our...
Stellar Roofing of Rochester
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Reviewed in January 2018
Chris from Rochester Renovation did an impeccable job. I am very picky and expected excellent work. He did not disappoint. There wasn't a single scuff on my walls from the removal of the old trim, flooring and toilets. He was very tidy and clean. The carpets were protected with cloths and...
Rochester Renovation
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Reviewed in July 2015
Chris from Rochester Renovation did an impeccable job. I am very picky and expected excellent work. He did not disappoint. <br /> There wasn't a single scuff on my walls from the removal of the old trim, flooring and toilets. He was very tidy and clean. The carpets were protected with cloths...
ROCHESTER RENOVATION
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Reviewed in October 2013
I was billed for two trips to mow my yard.I payed for those two trips by check as soon as I got the bill.After about a mouth I got a bill for three more trips claiming they mowed my yard while we were on vacation during the month of may. I received a phone call from them telling me that they...
Perennial Lawn and Landscape
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Reviewed in May 2013
This company is a recent consolidation of Mr. Fussy & Mark Donahue Contracting. It is one of four I contacted for an estimate. Scott Reeves made the initial site visit. Scott quickly proved to be knowledgeable of building materials and construction, and I took advantage of his willingness &...
Mr Fussy Contracting
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Reviewed in January 2013
I called to see if their services were more affordable than my present garbage collection company. I got a machine so I left my contact information. 3 weeks later they returned my phone call. The woman who returned my call was very abrasive on the phone. She seemed very annoyed that she had to...
COAKLEY DISPOSAL SVC INC
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Reviewed in December 2012
Showed up to start job when they said they would, took a bit longer than they thought and didn't entirely finish. The crew works hard but is very young with little experience. The overall job would have been adequate if they had followed up and fixed a problem in a timely manner. First rain...
Tri County Contractors
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Reviewed in March 2012
He does everything. He kills the part of poison ivy that can be killed and he checks with me on a regular basis to see if I like the work or if anything needs improvement. He is very clean and professional. He cleans up his own mess. They pay for all debris removal. I believe he is the one...
Clay's Landscaping
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Need junk gone fast? I provide quick and affordable junk removal services in Rochester and surrounding areas. Cleanouts, furniture removal, and property clear-outs done efficiently and responsibly. Ready to work and available for subcontracting opportunities

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We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Moving & Hauling services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! \nCall or click for your FREE estimate today!\n

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Moving APT provides long-distance moves, packing and storage. Call Moving APT for the best cross-country moving, at affordable prices.

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Jacob Reeder

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From household trash bags to construction debris we will load it and dispose it. Simple. Clean. Efficient. Servicing the Finger Lakes \n-household garbage bags\n-yard/lawn debris \n-commercial property \n-abandoned home/apartment/office clean out

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TNT Outdoor Services. is your trusted local landscaping company in the Rochester area. With our expertise in landscaping and excavation, we are here to transform your outdoor space into a stunning oasis. Contact us today for all your landscaping needs!

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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.

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 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 repair or replace your garbage disposal, 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.

It’s one thing that helps, alongside vinegar and baking soda. Ice acts as an exfoliant, helping to lift off any bits of food stuck on the disposal blades.

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