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Jarrison Kelsey
New to Angi

Serving Amherst, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

Reliable and convenient, our locally owned business provides mobile automotive mechanic services and junk removal all in one. We come to you for on-site vehicle repairs and maintenance, saving you time and hassle while also offering fast, efficient hauling for unwanted items like furniture, appliances, and debris. With honest pricing, quick response times, and a commitment to getting the job done right, we’re your go-to solution for both automotive needs and clean-up services in the area.

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Supreme Washing Services
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Serving Amherst, TX and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wonderful !!! Great service from the very start.Easy and quick scheduling and quote.Very professional and courteous mindful of all of ones needs.Highly recommend will be calling them again for more work in the future.Thank the Supreme team for the great work done ."
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Moving APT - Long Distance Movers
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Serving Amherst, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Miller and his colleagues were able to do a lot of things quickly. Along with everything else, they also grabbed some old furniture that I needed help moving to the curb. They took several cares to make sure nothing was damaged during the move, including wrapping the furniture, turning off all the lights, and packaging the picture frames."
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Garbage Collection questions, answered by experts

The two main negatives of garbage disposals are they are a safety hazard in homes with children, and they frequently encounter blockage issues. While they might be annoying to fix and monitor, garbage disposals can significantly lower your trash use and are a great way to dispose of organic waste. While there are negatives, the vast majority of homeowners acknowledge the positives are enough to install a disposal in their home. 

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’ll need. Most garbage disposals come with a hex wrench.

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.

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.

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. 

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