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J & S Handyman Services
5.0(
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Serving Blackstone, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"John was professional and hard working. We really appreciated his craftsmanship. We will definitely use his services again for other projects in our home!"
Response time1 day
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Recommended by53%of homeowners
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Community Junk Removal and Handyman Services, LLC
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Serving Blackstone, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I needed a faucet replaced, a light installed, a heavy mirror hung and pull handles installed on new cabinets. Lynn was very professional and provided professional work with attention detail. I will definitely be calling them back as projects continue in my home."
804-586-1496
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Atlas Moving LLC
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Serving Blackstone, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Highly recommend Atlas Moving LLC as they promptly arrived as scheduled, removed furniture with care of my home and price very fair and affordable. I would recommend their service and be contacting again in near future."
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Garbage Collection questions, answered by experts

It’s one thing that helps, alongside vinegar and baking soda. Ice acts as an exfoliant, helping to lift off any bits of food stuck on the disposal blades.

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. 

No, you do not need a garbage disposal to have a dishwasher. A dishwasher will work without one, and while it's rare to see a home with a dishwasher that doesn't have a disposal, it is possible. The two appliances pair well and are often installed together because a disposal simplifies meal cleanup.

However, your dishwasher should not be used as a replacement for a garbage disposal. Subjecting it to continuous food leftovers can lead to major clogs. If you choose not to install a garbage disposal, you should thoroughly rinse your plates or scrape excess food into the trash or a compost pile before loading them into the dishwasher to prevent plumbing issues.

There are many maintenance and repair issues that lead to a malfunctioning garbage disposal. Regular clogs place wear and tear on the motors, leading to an eventual shutdown. Electrical issues at the breaker, wall outlet, or disposal itself can fry the unit. The most common cause is simply a worn-down motor. These motors can only handle so much use before powering down for good. 

While unplugging your garbage disposal and plugging it back in may help, most units have an actual reset button, a bright red switch found on the underside of your unit. If your garbage disposal needs resetting, you may notice this button sticking out about a quarter of an inch from the surface of the unit, with which it’s usually flush. Simply depress this reset button to reset the unit, and then test to ensure it’s working about 10 minutes later.

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