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Last update on September 10, 2026

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Angel
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Mount Vernon, WA and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"They were very respectful when they came to assess the task at hand. After a short conversation they determined the best way to achieve the end goal and were very competent."
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RM Property Services
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Mount Vernon, WA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

RM Property Services is a small Family Owned Business. Trustworthy, reliable, and ready for any job. We leave your property better than we found!

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Jake & brandon
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Garbage Pickup and Waste Management

Serving Mount Vernon, WA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

We’ve been in the construction trades for 20+ years each, Drywall is our specialty. Everything for custom homes on lake Washington to a door knob hole in the wall, we’ve done it all. We work the entire puget sound area and then some. We will travel wherever your call takes us. We do everything from drywall installation to taping, painting, door installation, windows, tile, click lock floors and so much more. All your wants and needs at a fraction of the price compared to all these big companies that are so well known for price gouging. Go with us and we promise that all of our work will be done on a professional level from start to finish and in very quick fashion.

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Garbage Collection questions, answered by experts

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. 

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.

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 proper care and maintenance, 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.

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.

If your garbage disposal powers up and you can hear it hum, but the arms inside aren’t moving, the problem might be a stubborn clog, a build-up of grease, or a jam of the impeller plate. To troubleshoot these, ensure your unit is off and disconnected from its power source before checking inside the drain or attempting to manually rotate the impeller arms or plate from the underside of the unit. A hex wrench can help.

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