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How many amps does a common dishwasher and garbage disposal use?
A garbage diposal can draw anywhere between 5 to just over 8 amps depending on the size of the unit
Why is my dishwasher draining out of the drain air gap?
The rubber hose leading from your airgap to your garbage disposal or drain pipe is propably plugged. Remove hose and clean or replace. Also, when you remove the hose leading from the airgap to the garbage disposal, check to ensure that your stopper plug is removed from the garbage disposal. The stopper plug is a metal or rubber plug placed in the garbage disposal for people that don't have a dishwasher. The best way to remove this plug is by taking a screwdriver and placing it on the plug and gently tapping the butt of the screwdriver with a hammer until the plug pops out. Use metal fingers to remove the plug from the upper hopper chamber of the garbage disposal or (if you are daring enough) remove with your hands.
Can you use a dishwasher without a garbage disposal?
Yes, through the dishwasher drain attachment on the disposal. There is a knockout on the inside of the hole on dishwasher attachment that has to be knocked out before attaching the dishwaser hose to the unit.
What way to prolong the efficiency of garbage disposal blades?
The best way to prolong the efficiency of garbage disposal blades is to not use them.
Why would kitchen sink water back up into the dishwasher after you use the garbage disposal?
Check and see if the water line going from the dishwasher to the disposal has enough slack to run up and over the connection to the disposal.If its just running along the cabinet floor and straight up into the disposal that's the problem.Its called an anti siphon loop
Should you use hot or cold water down your garbage disposal?
no
How do you make a garbage disposal last longer?
Don't use it to much
Do I use hot or cold water when I run my garbage disposal?
Both
What household item starts with g?
The garbage disposal and a griddle use electricity.
Can Shrimp shells clog a garbage disposal?
Yes they can! Put them in the freezer until garbage day oe use them for stock.
Why on a double-bowl sink does the water shoot up and out of the other side when the garbage disposal is turned on if the pipes are all clear under the sink?
The disposal is forcing the water out. It seems your down drain must be further away than the 2nd sink and the water is taking the path of least resistance to go somewhere fast. tthere is an inlet on the side of your disposal for a dishwasher hook up. Ceck that if there is no dishwasher hookup going into your disposal you need to plug that hole. == Answer== It could be someone did not use a baffle tee. It is always best to plumb disposal into p-trap first and use waste arm to connect basket strainer. They may have it the other way with no baffle.
Can you have a garbage disposal on a well?
Your source of water should not be an issue. But it may be an issue if you are on a home septic system. Some say not to use a garbage disposal when you are on a septic system, but you can. I know of some in use with septic systems and they have not had a problem. Generally you should have your tank pumped every five years. With a garbage disposal on the system you should have your tank pump every two or three years,
