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Who makes Insinkerator garbage disposals?

Dave Farquhar — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 11:00:50 +0000

Insinkerator is a venerable and popular brand of garbage disposal you can find at at almost any hardware or home improvement store. You can find one at almost any price point you want, whether you want to spend tens of dollars

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How to fix a garbage disposal

Dave Farquhar — Mon, 26 Sep 2016 11:00:20 +0000

If your garbage disposal quit suddenly, don’t fret. We’ve all been there. There are three common ways to fix a garbage disposal and none of them require any special tools. Reset it You should always try the simplest fix first.

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What garbage disposals cost

Dave Farquhar — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 11:00:55 +0000

My realtor called the other day and asked me what garbage disposals cost. The answer, of course, is that it varies, but it’s definitely possible to estimate. A basic, 1/3 HP Insinkerator disposal costs about $85 at the big-box stores.

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What appliances should a landlord provide

Dave Farquhar — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 11:00:32 +0000

What appliances should a landlord provide? Every landlord has a different opinion. I tend to be fairly generous. I’ll explain what I provide and why. First, let me give you a hint: Often you have to spend money to make

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Who makes Barracuda garbage disposals?

Dave Farquhar — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 11:00:00 +0000

Barracuda is a private-label brand of garbage disposal you can find at Menards home improvement stores. They are usually the least expensive disposal on Menards’ shelf. But who makes Barracuda garbage disposals? Who makes Barracuda disposals? The mount appears to be

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Using a computer power cord on a garbage disposal

Dave Farquhar — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 11:00:26 +0000

When I replace garbage disposals, I prefer to use a power cord rather than hardwire them straight into the wall. The thing is, I don’t like paying $12 for the official power cord, which is chintzy looking and, frankly, looks

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Yes, you can replace an Insinkerator in a hurry AND on a budget

Dave Farquhar — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 11:00:53 +0000

After having a second Insinkerator garbage disposal in about three months give it up and start leaking, I started wondering if there might be a way to get drop-in replacement at a lower price. I found it. Actually, I found

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My garbage disposal adventure

Dave Farquhar — Fri, 02 Oct 2015 13:02:57 +0000

Changing a worn-out garbage disposal can be a 10-minute job–assuming you anticipate everything, use the same brand as the old one, you know what you’re doing, and the person who installed the old one was at least as competent as

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How I freed a seized-up garbage disposal

Dave Farquhar — Fri, 06 Sep 2013 11:00:34 +0000

I’m sure all landlords have a story like this, but let me tell you my garbage disposal story. I don’t know what the last occupant put in that disposal, and I don’t want to know. What I do know is

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