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: What tool is used to reset a garbage disposal?

• <div><p>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&rsquo;ll need. Most garbage disposals come with a hex wrench.</p></div>

Q: Why is my garbage disposal not draining?

• <div><p>Your garbage disposal is not draining because it might have a clog due to food waste, a foreign object, grease, oil, fat, or it may have a broken motor. When water doesn't flush out of the disposal, that's a key sign that your disposal has a clog or needs repair. </p></div>

Q: How do you remove a garbage disposal mounting bracket?

• <div><p>Once you have your garbage disposal disconnected, you can remove the mounting bracket by unscrewing the bolts that are holding the bracket. You can back them out just enough to pop off the snap ring, which prevents the bottom portion of the bracket from disconnecting from the top when you unscrew the bolts. Use a regular screwdriver to pop off the snap ring, and the rest of the components should fall off by themselves.</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>

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Dave and APR were very responsive to an emergency we had with our flat roof leaking in our addition to the house because of excessive snow and ice. Dave was able to adjust some scheduling to get his guys out to our house immediately where most companies we called didn't even get back to us...
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Reviewed in June 2019
Wilbur s crew worked very well to get our mold issue resolved quickly. They were extremely nice and professional! I would recommend them to everyone who needs mold removed.
Wilbur Hull Nano Cleaning Solutions, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2017
Hardline removed all of the bad concrete added structure to the house to firm everything up and then re coated the whole house in a day and a half. It looks great! They were on time, easy to work with, went above and beyond what was written in the contract, and made sure we were happy the whole...
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Reviewed in December 2015
Besides seeing red squirrels in the yard, I started hearing them in the attic. After finding out that they can start a fire by chewing on electrical wiring, I panicked and called Able Pest Control in the yellow pages, which had a local number and claims to be "Locally Owned and Operated", which...
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Reviewed in July 2014
Gary is very professional and pleasant to work with. He shows up right on time and quickly sets up or removes equipment. He also made a friend for life with my dog by bringing treats.
Nittany Radon & Mold Testing
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Reviewed in July 2013
This information is written as honestly and accurately as I can remember. All opinions are mine. The story is true, the names of the innocent have been replaced. On Monday, February 4th, 2013, I called Joseph T Berrena Mechanicals, Inc. to work on a very specialized machine. It is a...
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Reviewed in June 2013
I received immediate response to a voicemail. The actual removal was preceded by a visit to assess the situation and then the removal was done at a mutually agreed upon time when I could shift parked cars around etc. No problems whatsoever.
TOM'S TREE SVC
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Reviewed in May 2013
Called Stake's Tree Service for an estimate of tree branch removal. Call was returned in good time and Archie came out and gave us an acceptable estimate. They returned on the date and time as promised and did a very good job on the tree and branch removal. All material was run through the...
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Reviewed in February 2013
They did not remove the previous shingles. In places where they did put wood behind the facia, it was set in so far that we couldn't have gutters put on the right way. In one place there is no wood behind the facia. So we were having bats coming in through that portion of the roof. We had a pest...
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Reviewed in January 2012
My insurance company sent Servicemaster by Holobinko to my house after a pipe burst in my basement ceiling. The workers came, gave me a packet describing the dangers of lead in old houses and had me sign that I received it (it also contained a description of all of the precautions that they had...
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