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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
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Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Dishwasher and ceiling fan service was wonderful. Garbage disposal is on its way, the shower fixture was a little messy and have to return 3 times to fix, pray its the last time. But not Choice Warranty's fault. Alittle pricey but allows you to pay them out."
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Livengood Electrical LLC
4.4(
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Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Im Jake Livengood and I would like to take this opportunity to briefly introduce our company Livengood Electrical llc so that you may consider our company for your electrical needs. Livengood electrical llc is a New small business, electrical contractor based right outside of Charlottesville Virginia, while serving Charlottesville and surrounding countys. Our services include wiring for new construction, Add ons, Remodels, Custom Houses, Additions and trouble shooting. Our company is committed to maintain or exceed standards that are demanded by the best companies call with any questions or in need of a quote! 4348824816! Thanks!

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Vanity lighting, fan, can lights, gfci receptacle and switches.
50 amp breaker panel with surge protector
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
A Step Above Plumbing Solutions
5.0(
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Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

Our company provides service for plumbing problems anything from leaking toilets to whole house repipes. New water and waste lines to new well pumps and pressure tanks. we aslo repair and replace water heaters ( Gas Or Electric). and coustom remodels for Kitchens and Bathrooms. Additional email - [email protected].

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JL Home Improvement
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Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Personalized home maintenance and improvement since 2000. Our focus is to deliver high-quality, professional service with old-school southern care, courtesy and pride. Along with a priority of maintaining a clean job site, we strive to minimize the disruption that our work necessarily creates. We provide estimates for variable-cost jobs as well as proposals for fixed-cost work. Payment for our work is due upon completion unless otherwise specified.

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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
3.5(
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Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"I've had them for probably a year. I had to have them come out once and they were very good. They were excellent. They did what they said. One of the things they fixed didn't work so well and they came back immediately. It was on a garbage disposal, but they were excellent. I haven't run into any problems. The quality of work is excellent. Nice people come out. It was fine. Everything worked out really well with them. I wish it was cheaper, but what am I going to do? It's within my reach. I'm retired and I don't have a budget. It's still reachable. It's understandable, even though you don't want that."
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Mike's Maintenance
3.7(
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Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

Morris Maintenance Services is your go-to choice for all your handyman needs in Virginia. With our expert team and attention to detail, we deliver exceptional results that set us apart from the competition. Contact us today for top-notch service you can trust.

Recommended by68%of homeowners
S&J Handyman services
5.0(
2
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Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Specializing in handyman services, remodels, decks & porches, and even driveways! We always guarantee your satisfaction and won’t leave until the job is done right. We take pride in ourselves and on the quality work we provide, while always delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered, then call --or-- click to schedule a free estimate today!\n

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Tinnells construction
5.0(
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Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

Hello my name is Bryan I've been in the construction business for over 25 years anything from the ground up especially in the siding/decking of all types and windows and doors and roofing of all types i never give up and i don't let anything stop me from getting the job done im a simple small business just me and a couple of guys been that way for years now and now I just need the trust in the community to let me help them and get to know them and grow my business

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Install Garbage Disposal questions, answered by experts

These appliances certainly increase the number of things allowed down the drain, but they’re not foolproof. There are several items you shouldn’t put in your garbage disposal, 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.

In some cases, it’s more cost-effective in the long run to replace a garbage disposal, but it depends on the specific issue you’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’s likely better to pay for a new garbage disposal rather than sink money into repairs.

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.

Garbage disposals can be considered bad for the environment due to their electricity usage, but good for the environment because they reduce the food waste sent to landfills. If everyone used a garbage disposal, it would tax the wastewater treatment facilities in that region, but if we had to choose one of the options, we’d say they are a net positive on the environment when used correctly. 

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.

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