What should not be put in a garbage disposal?

• <div><p>These appliances certainly increase the number of things allowed down the drain, but they’re not foolproof. There are several <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-not-put-down-garbage-disposal.htm">items you shouldn’t put in your garbage disposal</a>, according to manufacturers and technicians. Don’t put coffee grounds down the drain. The same goes for eggshells, potato peels, hard foods, onion skins, and any dry, expandable food. Most importantly, never put grease or oils down the drain.</p></div>

Do you need a garbage disposal for a dishwasher?

• <div><p>Many homeowners wonder<a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/garbage-disposal-necessary-dishwasher.htm"> if a garbage disposal is necessary with a dishwasher</a>. After all, many dishwashers are powerful enough to handle bits of food with no issues. </p><p>Still, your dishwasher should not act as a replacement for a disposal. Subjecting your dishwasher to continuous leftovers could lead to major clogs. If you don’t want a garbage disposal in your kitchen, simply scrape away any extra food into your trash can or compost pile.</p></div>

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’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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Q: Do garbage disposals fit all sinks?

• <div><p>Garbage disposals fit the drains of nearly every sink out there due to universal drain hole sizes of 3 1/2 to 4 inches, but the same isn&rsquo;t true for the housing underneath the sink. You need plenty of room to fit a garbage disposal under there, so measure the space ahead of time and use those dimensions when shopping for a new model. If you&rsquo;re replacing an existing model, get one in that size.</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>

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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