Do you need a garbage disposal for a dishwasher?

• <div><p>Many homeowners wonder<a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/garbage-disposal-necessary-dishwasher.htm"> if a garbage disposal is necessary with a dishwasher</a>. After all, many dishwashers are powerful enough to handle bits of food with no issues. </p><p>Still, your dishwasher should not act as a replacement for a disposal. Subjecting your dishwasher to continuous leftovers could lead to major clogs. If you don’t want a garbage disposal in your kitchen, simply scrape away any extra food into your trash can or compost pile.</p></div>

What should not be put in a garbage disposal?

• <div><p>These appliances certainly increase the number of things allowed down the drain, but they’re not foolproof. There are several <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-not-put-down-garbage-disposal.htm">items you shouldn’t put in your garbage disposal</a>, 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.</p></div>

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Q: Is it better to repair or replace a garbage disposal?

• <div><p>In some cases, it&rsquo;s more cost-effective in the long run to replace a garbage disposal, but it depends on the specific issue you&rsquo;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&rsquo;s likely better to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-s-it-cost-replace-garbage-disposal.htm">pay for a new garbage disposal</a> rather than sink money into repairs.</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>

Q: What is the most common size garbage disposal?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

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Gage and his crew did a fantastic job removing 2 very large poplar trees. They showed up each day at the same hour, got to work and finished on day 3. His ground crew cleaned up very well and removed all of the wood blocks and debris. They left nothing behind but sawdust in the back yard. Gage...
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Reviewed in August 2023
They were on time everyday, their equipment is top notch and they know what they’re doing. They did a great job removing a giant sycamore tree near our house . They did a great job with the cleanup as well. I highly recommend them.
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Reviewed in August 2015
All of the large trees were within 30-40 feet of my house. I was concerned mainly about the Bradford pear trees because I had been told by different people after I bought the house that it was not a matter of if, but rather when each would lose a part of itself and possibly land on my house or...
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Reviewed in September 2014
Material arrived on Friday 9/5/2014. Paid half of contract price. Rain prevent start until Mon. 9/8/2014. Four man Crew arrived 8am and immediately began work. Removed sections of old 30x30 foot garage roof with drip edge and check sheathing. Were well equipped for task having proper tools and...
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Reviewed in November 2013
Contract signed for one amoount of $18,000. But when jobs were done. Ended up costing approx. $37,000. Remodeled bathroom, kitchen, and built Room addition. Alot of carpentry mistakes on finishing touches in kitchen. A roof vent in room addition that goes nowhere. Oh left a window in...
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Reviewed in May 2013
My husband and I had employed Secure Construction previously (twice last year) for projects on our house including a home addition and then new siding for the entire house. Given our past experience with the company, we did not hesitate to select them to complete our bathroom remodel. We...
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Reviewed in July 2012
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