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: What tool is used to reset a garbage disposal?

• <div><p>Most garbage disposals have a reset button that can be triggered with a tool as simple and accessible as your index finger. That said, if you need to perform a more in-depth troubleshooting step, like manually moving the arms inside the unit or rotating the impeller plate, a hex wrench is the most common tool you&rsquo;ll need. Most garbage disposals come with a hex wrench.</p></div>

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: Can you pour boiling water down the garbage disposal?

• <div><p>You can pour boiling water down the garbage disposal only when cleaning it. Use hot water to flush baking soda and vinegar down the drain for a quick clean-up. For running food down the disposal, always use cold water.</p></div>

Q: Can I DIY garbage disposal installation?

• <div><p>You may be able to install a garbage disposal on your own, especially if you're handy or have some experience with plumbing. However, if you have any concerns or want to make absolutely sure that the connections are installed correctly, you may be better off hiring a <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/install-garbage-disposal/">local garbage disposal installer</a> to do the job. </p></div>

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I was very happy with the product installed , quality of service and the entire pleasant experience! Travis removed ugly old gutter guards and installed nice new ones.
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Reviewed in May 2021
Jim Simon displayed himself as very honest and courteous. I gave him the dimensions that I wanted dug out and prepared. He then started and stayed on task until the job was done. When he finished quicker than I expected I measured the prepped site. Jim was on the mark. The site excavated was...
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Reviewed in June 2018
They came out and gave us a very good estimate. It was cheaper than who we hired a couple of years ago. We discussed what we needed done and they came out and did an amazing job. There were three guys that worked trimming eight trees. We didn't need any trees removed just shaped up. They...
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Reviewed in July 2014
Not so good!!! First thing they did was to remove all of the existing trim from around the door. Then they removed the old door. Installers hung the new door and then one worked on the opener and the other finished the door. I went to check on it and the older man asked me what I thought. I told...
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Reviewed in June 2014
A bedroom ceiling fan stopped working even though I had a new remote control installed in it less than a year ago. I replaced the battery in the handheld control but that did not resolve the problem. I called Faith Electrical Service LLC on Thursday, June 5 and spoke with Stevie Thaxton, who...
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Reviewed in March 2013
A bedroom ceiling fan had stopped working several years ago. I bought a replacement in case the problem was the fan itself and was prepared to remove drywall in the event the wiring was faulty. After removing the fan, Scott determined that the remote control module was bad. He returned two days...
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