Garbage disposal are a great tool for your kitchen, if used properly. These work superb in disposing the organic food waste through the sink. However, if not maintained properly, there may come a time when you need to replace the unit.
At times, when you need to remove the appliance and wants to fit the other one, you don’t have to call the expert. Rather, the homeowners can do this very conveniently by themselves. This article familiarizes you with some important steps that can help an individual to carry out the process themselves.
Since, it is hazardous to work with the live electricity, firstly shut off the power to the sink disposal. Generally, there are two types of disposals are available in the market. First is the plug- in cord type which you just need to unplug from the electrical outlet. Another one is directly connected to the power supply. For that simply trip the circuit breaker.
Garbage disposal is connected to the home wiring with some screws, unfasten them. Also, the conduit holding the wire should be taken out. All the wires present in the conduit should be covered with the plastic nuts.
When the plumber’s fitting and other parts of the appliance are detached, a lot of waste water is drained out. To avoid the mess, just put a bucket under the disposal. Now, it is time to detach the dishwasher. Generally, the dishwasher is secured with the help of a hose clamp which is further connected with the screws. Firstly, unfasten the clamp and then the screws holding that clamp.
Dis- join the discharge pipe of the disposal and the drain pipe of the house. It is better to use pair of channel lock pliers that are suitably used for this purpose.
Once all the fittings connected to the disposal are released, detach the disposal and the sink. For that you need to pry the snap ring on which the disposal is mounted. Once the ring is taken off, start twisting the disposal in opposite direction. Take out the disposal and clear all the debris and food residues thoroughly.
Once the disposal is out, also take out the mounting. Unscrew the screws that secure the mounting ring. Detach the mounting ring and the washers as well. Free the drain flange from the plumber’s putty that seals the flange to the top of the sink.
Scott Rodgers has been excelling with plumbing works for a long time now. His splendid guidance has generated business opportunities for many Reston Plumbers and Devon Plumbers .
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