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King Floyd Junk Removal
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving La Follette, TN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"King Floyd Junk Removal Service showed great professionalism and timeliness in removing what I needed in a timely fashion. This is a service that I will definitely use again. Thank You!!"
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Response time5 hrs
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Apex Industrial Services
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving La Follette, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

We are a family owned company dedicated to the junk and debris removal commercial and residential. We offer dump truck services for gravel,dirt,sand,top soil, asphalt milling and more. We offer transportation for construction materials and equipment

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Southern Slate Hauling
New to Angi
Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving La Follette, TN and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

I’m a hardworking dad with a family owned junk removal business. Just trying to take the stress off people by dealing with there unwanted items.

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Garbage Removal questions, answered by experts

On average, a garbage disposal can last anywhere from 7 to 12 years, with many models functioning well for about 10 years. With heavy usage, a motor may last a minimum of five years, while grinding plates will wear down over time. It's generally a good idea to consider a replacement if your unit is approaching the 10-year mark. Other signs that it's time for a new disposal include frequent leaks, persistent clogs, lingering odors, lack of power, or unusual noises. If your unit is not that old, it's worth investigating if a less expensive part, like a rubber seal or a loose hose, is causing the issue.

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.

While the drain connection for a garbage disposal is nearly universal and fits standard sink drain holes of 3 1/2 to 4 inches, the size of the disposal unit itself is not. You must have enough space in the cabinet underneath your sink to accommodate the disposal's housing. A larger model may not fit in a compact cabinet or if the existing plumbing is arranged in an unusual way. Before buying a new garbage disposal, measure the available space under your sink. If you are replacing an old unit, it's often easiest to choose a new model of a similar size.

Your garbage disposal will only affect the health of your septic tank if you’re using it too frequently, or filling it with organic waste that doesn’t fully break down. If the tank fills up with too many solids, the bacteria won’t have enough time to consume it before more is added, which can lead to an overflow in the drain field. Your tank will need to be pumped more frequently with excessive or improper garbage disposal use.

To prevent drain clogs, perform regular maintenance and cleaning. Avoid disposing of substances like grease or coffee grounds down the sink. Additionally, installing and routinely using drain strainers can help catch debris and prevent blockages from forming.

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