Is fixing a leaking garbage disposal worth it?

• <div><p>If the cost of repairing a leaking garbage disposal is close to the cost of replacing the disposal, then fixing the unit might not make sense. When deciding if you should <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/garbage-disposal-repair-and-replacement.htm">repair or replace your garbage disposal</a>, consider the age of your garbage disposal, the cost of the repair, and whether your garbage disposal has had other problems recently to help you decide if the cost of repairing the leak is better than the cost of replacing the disposal.</p></div>

Is a garbage disposal worth it?

• <div><p>If you cook a lot or have a larger household, a garbage disposal can be worth it, since it streamlines your kitchen duties and helps to keep food waste out of landfills. It helps to know the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-install-garbage-disposal.htm">cost of garbage disposal installation</a> before you make your decision. The average price is about <b>$400</b>,<b> </b>but you can expect to pay more for higher-end models or if you hire a pro to do the job for you.</p></div>

How can I maximize the life span of my garbage disposal?

• <div><p>As with many appliances, proper maintenance is key to maximizing your garbage disposal’s life span. If everyone in your household is on board with <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-keep-your-garbage-disposal-running.htm">proper care and maintenance</a>, like running water while operating the disposal, you should get plenty of years out of your unit. Avoid putting the wrong food items down the disposal, including pasta, rice, bread, and more.</p></div>

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Q: How do you remove a garbage disposal mounting bracket?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: How often should you replace a garbage disposal?

• <div><p>Garbage disposals can last between 10 and 12 years, so if your unit is pushing its lifespan, it may be a good idea to replace it. If your unit isn&rsquo;t approaching the 10-year mark, try investigating other parts of the disposal to see if there's an affordable repair on the horizon. For example, rubber has a shorter lifespan than 10 years, connections and hoses loosen over time, and sink flanges can cause leaks that have nothing to do with disposals.</p></div>

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Reviewed in July 2025
J&A carpentry showed up early ready to work! Jeff did the layout with precise measurements, dug holes and placed poles and panels seamlessly. He had all the equipment needed and more, ready for any hiccups to occur and tackle them. The job was finished within 6 hours when id expected it to...
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Reviewed in January 2024
I called Forever Excavating to get a quote on to remove several large oak trees near my house. They returned my call promptly and scheduled a time to come evaluate the work at a time that was convenient for me. They were on time, professional, knowledgeable and provided an estimate that I...
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Reviewed in September 2019
I brought a wool area rug to them to see if it could be cleaned. It had been in storage for close to a decade and I told them it was stained and asked them to let me know if they thought it could be cleaned. I got a call telling me they had cleaned it and it would be cleaner smelling (I had no...
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Reviewed in June 2018
I called and the owner showed up the same day (!) to assess the tree and the additional stump we wanted removed. His crew showed up just hours later to remove the tree. (I have pretty much never had that level of responsiveness from a company.) It did take a few additional weeks to have the...
Westerville Tree Service
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Reviewed in July 2017
Am very impressed - Dave was prompt, pleasant, respectful ---- PLUS the work he did is excellent. My rug is about 23 years old and had never been truly cleaned. I told Dave I did not expect "a miracle" ...... well, in the carpet cleaning world - he did one ----- stains that over the...
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Reviewed in June 2017
Excellent customer service - easy to schedule and very professional on site. They removed a large diseased Norway Maple and ground the stump. Did a beautiful job cleaning up my yard afterward. Will definitely hire Nick and his crew again!
Curran Tree, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2015
The team did great work. I was most impressed with the speed: They took down the old deck and had almost completed the new one in just one day. The second day was spent on the cabled railings. I enjoyed working with the salesperson and continued to have good communication with him between the...
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Reviewed in June 2014
They were amazingSeptic alarm sounded about 3:30 PM Friday. I phoned and they were here about 4:15, and pumped the rank, removed the defective pump, finished before 5PM to avoid charging overtime. Ordered the new pump on Monday AM, and installed it on Wendsday afternoon. It all went well.
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Reviewed in December 2013
Excellent work. Arrived on time, worked quietly and efficiently. Removed all excess debris from trim.
Bartlett Tree Experts - 11116
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Reviewed in March 2012
Bob and his team showed up on time as scheduled and they brought a large crew with them to cut down 3 very large trees and prune bunch of trees. They spent the entire day cutting down the tree and removing the debris. The tree cutter did an excellent job getting to all the branches I wanted to...
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