 Garbage disposals (by Laura [MD]) May 26, 2022 10:13 PM
 Garbage disposals (by BRAD 20,000 [IN]) May 26, 2022 11:20 PM
Garbage disposals (by BRAD 20,000 [IN]) May 26, 2022 11:21 PM
Garbage disposals (by BRAD 20,000 [IN]) May 26, 2022 11:21 PM
Garbage disposals (by Moshe [CA]) May 27, 2022 12:09 AM
Garbage disposals (by Jim in O C [CA]) May 27, 2022 12:21 AM
Garbage disposals (by Gene [OH]) May 27, 2022 12:35 AM
Garbage disposals (by Dee Ann [WI]) May 27, 2022 1:24 AM
Garbage disposals (by Robert J [CA]) May 27, 2022 3:36 AM
Garbage disposals (by Hoosier [IN]) May 27, 2022 3:57 AM
Garbage disposals (by Ray-N-Pa [PA]) May 27, 2022 7:25 AM
Garbage disposals (by Ken [NY]) May 27, 2022 7:51 AM
Garbage disposals (by WMH [NC]) May 27, 2022 8:15 AM
Garbage disposals (by 6x6 [TN]) May 27, 2022 9:49 AM
Garbage disposals (by melinda [MD]) May 27, 2022 3:09 PM
Garbage disposals (by Lynn [MA]) May 27, 2022 10:42 PM
Garbage disposals (by Don [PA]) May 28, 2022 2:55 AM
Garbage disposals (by Jason [VA]) May 28, 2022 7:46 AM
Garbage disposals (by LisaFL [FL]) May 28, 2022 9:30 AM
Garbage disposals (by zero [IN]) May 28, 2022 9:42 AM
Garbage disposals (by WL [CA]) May 28, 2022 10:49 AM
Garbage disposals (by Laura [MD]) Posted on: May 26, 2022 10:13 PM
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Looking for folks opinions on garbage disposals. I just got a call about a 10 year old garbage disposal not working. I am torn between replacing the disposal or just removing it completely. This is in a medium sized (88 unit) condo building. Thoughts????
--185.26.xxx.xxx |
Garbage disposals (by BRAD 20,000 [IN]) Posted on: May 26, 2022 11:20 PM
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Laura,
Momma picks the home. Momma wants a disposal. Give Momma what she wants and charge for it. She will pay for what she wants.
When we stopped using the cheap 1/2 horse power model and spend an extra $20 bucks for the 3/4 hp model our service calls for disp dropped to ZERO.
DON’t be afraid of something - adapt to make it your advantage.
We lost it as an amenity to nest our competition.
When we were shopping for OUR home Wifey had DISPOSAL on her written checklist for choosing our home.
BRAD --73.103.xxx.xxx |
Garbage disposals (by BRAD 20,000 [IN]) Posted on: May 26, 2022 11:21 PM
Message:
Laura,
Momma picks the home. Momma wants a disposal. Give Momma what she wants and charge for it. She will pay for what she wants.
When we stopped using the cheap 1/2 horse power model and spend an extra $20 bucks for the 3/4 hp model our service calls for disp dropped to ZERO.
DON’t be afraid of something - adapt to make it your advantage.
We lost it as an amenity to nest our competition.
When we were shopping for OUR home Wifey had DISPOSAL on her written checklist for choosing our home.
BRAD --73.103.xxx.xxx |
Garbage disposals (by BRAD 20,000 [IN]) Posted on: May 26, 2022 11:21 PM
Message:
Laura,
Momma picks the home. Momma wants a disposal. Give Momma what she wants and charge for it. She will pay for what she wants.
When we stopped using the cheap 1/2 horse power model and spend an extra $20 bucks for the 3/4 hp model our service calls for disp dropped to ZERO.
DON’t be afraid of something - adapt to make it your advantage.
We lost it as an amenity to nest our competition.
When we were shopping for OUR home Wifey had DISPOSAL on her written checklist for choosing our home.
BRAD --73.103.xxx.xxx |
Garbage disposals (by Moshe [CA]) Posted on: May 27, 2022 12:09 AM
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I suppose that there may be a dependence on your tenants.
My tenants are all middle class, educated, able-to-afford the unit, and expect disposals. The disposals are not really very expensive, and keeping them up is just one of the usual matters of maintenance.
--47.139.xx.xxx |
Garbage disposals (by Jim in O C [CA]) Posted on: May 27, 2022 12:21 AM
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I use 3/4 HP and they last 10 + years. I do give some basic instructions on do’s and don’t. --99.23.xxx.x |
Garbage disposals (by Gene [OH]) Posted on: May 27, 2022 12:35 AM
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I have found that tenants tend to misuse garbage disposals. I have saved myself a lot of work and headaches by removing them from every one of my houses. I haven't had one prospective tenant ask about a garbage disposal or one tenant ever state that they wish they had one. --99.165.xx.xxx |
Garbage disposals (by Dee Ann [WI]) Posted on: May 27, 2022 1:24 AM
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I'm with Gene. For all the upgrades we've ever been asked to do, a garbage disposal has never been requested. And yes, people use them incorrectly causing problems.
When I gave out instructions on what not to put down the disposer to our newbies last month. They said they didn't plan on using it as the compost..I'm seeing acomposter as an amenity of the future. --75.11.xx.xx |
Garbage disposals (by Robert J [CA]) Posted on: May 27, 2022 3:36 AM
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Consumer Reports did extensive testing of several disposer models, in a dated monthly magazine. Some of the Moen and Waste Kings rated high for their less expensive models. Their RPM was much fast than are old favorite In-Sink-erators, and did a better job.
--47.156.xx.xx |
Garbage disposals (by Hoosier [IN]) Posted on: May 27, 2022 3:57 AM
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I’d put a new one in. Sometimes cost for removing it may be more…additional work is needed to cap off the electrical and reconfigure the drain plumbing. Don’t buy the cheapest 1/3 HP unit…step up. --174.202.xx.xxx |
Garbage disposals (by Ray-N-Pa [PA]) Posted on: May 27, 2022 7:25 AM
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How nice of a unit is this place? If the place is a class C or lower, I would probably remove it. If it is a nicer place - a disposal is just another feature that you will to maintain --24.101.xxx.xxx |
Garbage disposals (by Ken [NY]) Posted on: May 27, 2022 7:51 AM
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I would remove it,i find them absolutely unnecessary. you have to go to the garbage can to get rid of a steak bone so why dont you just scrape the rest of it in the garbage can? they make no sense to me at all --74.77.xx.xx |
Garbage disposals (by WMH [NC]) Posted on: May 27, 2022 8:15 AM
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We are on septics, garbage disposals are not expected. But we personally have one anyway, just careful about how we use it. Only for sink leavings to not have to deal with sink strainers and goo, but not actual scraps - those go in the garbage.
We have one that has some sort of refillable enzyme bottle especially for septics but the liquid never seems to move. Guess we really don't use it much. --50.82.xxx.xxx |
Garbage disposals (by 6x6 [TN]) Posted on: May 27, 2022 9:49 AM
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Ditto what Ken said.
Aside from that, if you are going to offer one, make them pay extra for the option, as Brad said. I am not sure of the best way to go about that though. --73.120.xx.xxx |
Garbage disposals (by melinda [MD]) Posted on: May 27, 2022 3:09 PM
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Wow 10 years. Lucky you!! Tenants seem to ruin a new garbage disposal after a couple of years if we're lucky. In my house it lasts for around 6-7 years of average use. --24.233.xxx.xx |
Garbage disposals (by Lynn [MA]) Posted on: May 27, 2022 10:42 PM
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I don’t have many disposals left. I take them out whenever I can. --96.237.xx.xxx |
Garbage disposals (by Don [PA]) Posted on: May 28, 2022 2:55 AM
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I have them in all of my places. When they die, it is an easy remove and replace. The down side is that I get calls that the g.d. Is not working and I get there and find an olive pit or a bottle cap jamming it. I guess I could charge for those calls but I do not in the name of good relations. All of my places are close together.
I feel that without a g.d. The tenant is more likely to clog the sink drain. --73.194.xxx.xxx |
Garbage disposals (by Jason [VA]) Posted on: May 28, 2022 7:46 AM
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It’s one more unnecessary maintenance item. Even the larger ones will leak when a glass is accidentally dropped in them (ask me how I know). The only way I’d even consider it would be as an optional add-on, $25/month. --44.195.xx.xx |
Garbage disposals (by LisaFL [FL]) Posted on: May 28, 2022 9:30 AM
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The problem is if you don’t replace it they will expect to be compensated.
I started giving explicit instructions on what can or can’t go in them, how to operate them and reset them when they get jammed. Once I started doing that I haven’t had any problems.
In modest rentals though I don’t think I’d be putting them in anymore as standard. I’ve started feeling that way about microwaves and garage door openers as well. And I’m about ready to remove all fences (not really but it’s a thought). --75.89.xxx.xxx |
Garbage disposals (by zero [IN]) Posted on: May 28, 2022 9:42 AM
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I have no more disposals and am happy about it. Last one I had was so full of yuck it was a health issue almost.
Don't have one at my house so don't supply them at the rentals.
LisaFL, I hear you about the microwaves. Only have two or three of them left. One is my daughter's place so I will keep it there. The others will be replaced with range hoods as they die out. Having had to replace them because of tenant's antics has forced me to say no more.
Only one place has a garage door opener. I planned to supply them for others but never got around to it.
Getting rid of the fences would really allow the places to look better as nobody ever seems to keep the weeds and scrub trees out. Alas I can't see me removing them.... yet. --107.147.xx.xxx |
Garbage disposals (by WL [CA]) Posted on: May 28, 2022 10:49 AM
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As suggested elsewhere on this blog, Semper Screen sink replacements for sinkerators. Designed to prevent tenants from clogging the drains. Just paid $25 apiece for 2 to upgrade a turnover apartment. Idiot proof design for your tenants --72.199.xxx.xxx |
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