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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: 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: 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: 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: Do garbage disposals unscrew?

• <div><p>These appliances do unscrew, but you need to disconnect everything properly <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/garbage-disposal-repair-and-replacement.htm">when you replace your garbage disposal</a>. Make sure you shut the power off to the area first and check that it&rsquo;s off with a voltage detector. Disconnect the main drain line and P-trap, and then disconnect the dishwasher drain line if you have one connected. You can then unscrew your garbage disposal using a disposal wrench. Just make sure you disconnect the electrical lines before removing your appliance.</p></div>

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They were efficient and cleaned up after themselves. They stayed late one day to finish up and not have to come back the next day. Made sure to do the job with the right materials and did a really good.
Shamrock Maintenance Corp.
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Reviewed in March 2024
Canâ t ask for anything better than deyo tree service!! He is very thorough, cleans up all the mess !! And does a great job, Highly recommend them !!
Deyo's Tree Service, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2023
They came right away and cleaned my roof and fixed the leak. No more drips! Very pleased.
Horner Construction & Roofing
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Reviewed in July 2023
Dave and his crew cleaned my pond of reeds and unwanted vegetation. Took 3 days but did a great job. They also trimmed bushes and mowed for us and we have already lined them up for more work next spring. A great find!!
Onontio Landscaping
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Reviewed in October 2022
Competitive pricing and quality work. Starts and finishes as scheduled. Good cleanup.
Honey Do Men Home Remodeling & Repair
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Reviewed in June 2022
Chris and his workers were very considerate about my belongings. They cleaned up nicely. They did a great job. They did everything they told me they would do. They scheduled me for repair as soon as the insurance company approved the claim, I highly recommend them for any water or mold damage...
Fire Water Pros
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Reviewed in September 2021
Excellent results! I would recommend Joe for all your power washing needs.
Joe's Power Washing Solutions
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Reviewed in May 2021
Extremely competent Professional after removing a huge dead tree they cleaned my place up It was as if they were never there I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND M DECKER LOGGING AND TREE SERVICE
Michael Decker Logging and Tree Service
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Reviewed in April 2021
The pickup was magnificent! the wrapping of my organ was treated like crystal glass. It was delivered untouched from when it was packed and was perfect.
IMovers, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2021
This company has been doing work for me for 10 years. Not just lawn and landscaping. They have done all categories of general contracting work from dock building/maintenance, painting, power washing, rubbish removal. You name it, they do it. All at the best prices and best customer service!!...
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We Get It Done Movers, LLC

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Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"They were on time, friendly, professional, thorough and a very affordable price. I would use them again."

Response time12 hrs

Recommended by87%of homeowners

Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

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"We hired them for a few years and they did good job"

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Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

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"Needed some furniture moved out of the house and they were right on time. Moved my waste out of the house and we’re very fast! Would recommend!"

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Eddie Diller

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Ready to do a great job nor matter the size of the job.

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Ty's Easy Removal's is a service that helps out the community to get their properties looking good in tip top shape weather someone got evicted and left the place a mess or if your business is moving and left debris at your old location Ty's Easy Removal's can help we don't rent out dumpsters but do beat their prices to get rid of trash ASAP we can take any thing from stone to wood to land waste we also do demolitions there's no job to big or small we cant do anything you consider your trash we can haul are minimum price starts at $100 are prices goes up from there every time you call you will speak with TY him self we are an LLC ran company and Trusted business threw the Better Business Bureau

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WorkWithMeNotAgainstMe

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Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

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"These guys were great!! We had a delivery of a massive new front, all in one piece, very heavy. They handled it of total care and stored it in our garage with all the very long trim pieces for installation next day. Kind of an unusual item to deliver so was concerned about the glass, scratching, damage. Again, 5-star handling and very pleased!!"

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Moving APT - Long Distance Movers

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Serving Tompkins, NY 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

Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

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Offers commercial services

"Service was amazing! On time, very precise and work looks great. Iâ ll be using them for all my home renovation needs. Thank you! ð"

Response time6 days

Response rate100%

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Treated me like family. Their service is good. I will call them when I need service again."

Response time10 mins

Response rate100%

Recommended by75%of homeowners

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Doenges Rubbish Removal

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Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

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Doenges Rubbish Removal is a locally owned business with over 6 years of experience. You call and we haul it all, from garbage and recyclables to construction debris and furniture. No job too big or too small for us to handle. We also offer clean out services and specialize in barns, houses, and basements. Give us a call today and we will schedule you for an immediate visit to take on your next project.

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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.

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.

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.

In some cases, it’s more cost-effective in the long run to replace a garbage disposal, but it depends on the specific issue you’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’s likely better to pay for a new garbage disposal rather than sink money into repairs.

These appliances do unscrew, but you need to disconnect everything properly when you replace your garbage disposal. Make sure you shut the power off to the area first and check that it’s off with a voltage detector. Disconnect the main drain line and P-trap, and then disconnect the dishwasher drain line if you have one connected. You can then unscrew your garbage disposal using a disposal wrench. Just make sure you disconnect the electrical lines before removing your appliance.

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