What is the main problem that happens to garbage disposals?

• <div><p>The main issue with garbage disposals is clogging. This can mean a clogging of the pipes that expel the food along with water, or a clogging of the mechanical parts themselves. The problem lies in the solution because you can’t easily see clogs if they’re inside the system, and reaching in to dislodge stuck items is a risky proposal. Call a pro and ask what they would do, but if you can’t see the clog easily, and running the unit won’t free it, you need to let a professional handle the fix. </p></div>

How can I maximize the life span of my garbage disposal?

• <div><p>As with many appliances, proper maintenance is key to maximizing your garbage disposal’s life span. If everyone in your household is on board with <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-keep-your-garbage-disposal-running.htm">proper care and maintenance</a>, like running water while operating the disposal, you should get plenty of years out of your unit. Avoid putting the wrong food items down the disposal, including pasta, rice, bread, and more.</p></div>

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Q: Is soil bad for garbage disposal?

• <div><p>Soil is just one of the items you <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-not-put-down-garbage-disposal.htm">shouldn't put down a garbage disposal</a>. Garbage disposals are only meant for soft, non-fibrous foods. Large amounts of topsoil, dirt, or rocks will damage the blades of your garbage disposal or clog the pipes. If a small amount of dirt goes down the drain as you repot a plant, you shouldn't have to worry, but never dump a whole pot of soil in the sink for fast disposal.</p></div>

Q: What is the most common size garbage disposal?

• <div><p>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.</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>

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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 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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