Is it worth it to fix a garbage disposal?

• <div><p>Generally speaking, it’s absolutely worth it to repair a garbage disposal, so long as it’s eight years old or younger. Once you pass that eight-year threshold, it depends on the issue. If it’s a simple jam and the core components remain unaffected, call a <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/plumbers/">local plumber</a> for a quick repair. If it seems like the motor is wearing down, spring for a replacement unit. </p></div>

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Q: Can you pour boiling water down the garbage disposal?

• <div><p>You can pour boiling water down the garbage disposal only when cleaning it. Use hot water to flush baking soda and vinegar down the drain for a quick clean-up. For running food down the disposal, always use cold water.</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: 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>

Q: Is it worth it to fix a garbage disposal?

• <div><p>Generally speaking, it&rsquo;s absolutely worth it to repair a garbage disposal, so long as it&rsquo;s eight years old or younger. Once you pass that eight-year threshold, it depends on the issue. If it&rsquo;s a simple jam and the core components remain unaffected, call a <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/plumbers/">local plumber</a> for a quick repair. If it seems like the motor is wearing down, spring for a replacement unit. </p></div>

Q: What preventive measures can avoid future drain clogs?

• <div><p>Regular maintenance, such as not disposing of grease or coffee grounds down the sink and routine use of strainers, can prevent clogs.</p></div>

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Reviewed in July 2025
Wanted a concrete pad but Derek noted major drainage problems. He removed grass and dirt and graded and installed new sod plus the pad. I am very pleased with the work as is the neighborhood!
Green Hills Construction
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Reviewed in June 2024
These young men mean business! Not only did they give me a good price but they left with me feeling like I had a new slab of concrete put down. I will most definitely be hiring them again
Wash Bro's
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Reviewed in October 2023
Complete Crooks, Brian Cabrera that left a review works for the company and manages a division. They claim they build fences, concrete, decks and other work. They have no clue what they are doing took me for $11000 and left me me with an unfinished deck that is crooked, not square, unsafe,...
Cabrera's Tree Services
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Reviewed in March 2020
I highly recommend Curbcrete, even though my project was small Bill made time for my repairs. Curbcrete estimate was reasonable, Bill was the only contractor that contacted me. Bill and his employees were very professional and were great to work with. Bill walked me through the work area and...
CurbCrete USA, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2015
The guy who came over to give me an estimate was very easy to deal with. He looked over the installation problems because earlier someone has told my parents that it is impossible to replace the existing garage door. He brought some brochures with doors that I can choose from and my mom chose...
Baker Door Company
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Reviewed in November 2013
Masking Issues: The contractor masked off SOME parts of the house, but didn't mask off others, including some antique, unpainted wood fixtures that were to remain unpainted. They had been notified of which parts were to be painted and which parts not painted. Since they weren't masked, those...
Gary Hanson
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Reviewed in March 2013
"Jas" came out and gave me a bid for a retaining wall by a deck. Gave me options for rock, paver, and concrete. We chose rock for aesthetics and price. He came back about 3 weeks later on a particularly soggy November day. He and his workman worked all day long building the retaining wall....
A & J Retaining Walls Co
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Reviewed in December 2010
I went to take a shower and was greeted with my kitchen garbage disposal contents sitting in my bathtub (my only bathroom). It was after noon and I called American Plumbing Services and reported my crisis (again- my only shower!) and they said they could come in the next 2 days. I explained that...
American Plumbing Services LP
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Reviewed in April 2010
Steve Tucker came out to do a site visit several days before the work got done and we talked about the options to place the various components of the system. The installers who came out to do the work were both very friendly and very professional, and left everything clean and neat. And they...
Cascade Radon Inc
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Reviewed in February 2006
Steve, the owner, was the easiest to reach of the 3 exhibitors that I called and was the most prompt at going out to the site to take a look and make a bid. He was able to fit in the excavation within 5 days of our conversation, and had the most reasonable bid - the next closest was about $300...
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