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How can you repair a leak that is visible on the side of your garbage disposal under your sink?
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If the sink/sink drain fitting connection, sink drain fitting/disposal connection, dishwasher/disposal connection, disposal/drain elbow connection are what are leaking they can either be tightened or have gaskets replaced or other sealing methods used. If the disposal is leaking elsewhere the disposal needs replacement.
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Can the dishwasher be located next to the garbage disposal?
Yes - It's not easy if you put it on the back porch. If you can afford - go for it.ANS 2 - Back porch ?? - The garbage disposal is what many people call the garburator. -Usually under the kitchen sink and most dishwashers ARE next to it .
Do you need and under sink air vent for a garbage disposal?
If there is no vent off the kitchen sink you would need to install an in-line vent.
Cost to install a garbage disposal?
I'm a licensed plumber in Michigan and own my own business. We charge $119 for labor. This is for a replacement only. If you need the mounting flange replaced too or any repiping has to be done under the sink, this would incur extra costs.
How do you change a garbage disposal?
A new disposal should have instructions with it. Disconnect the electrical supply and the dishwasher tube if it is connected. At the top of the disposal there is a locking ring that attaches it to the sink. There should be 3 tabs sticking out around the ring. They look like 1 inch long tubes. Rotate the ring counter clockwise and the disposal will drop down. Hold the disposal up while turning the ring. The neck sticking down through the sink should have 3 screws holding it in place. Loosen the screws and the plate they go through will raise up so that you can remove the snap ring at the bottom of the tube. With the plate and snap ring removed, push the neck out of the sink. Clean the surface of the sink and use plumbers putty or silicone caulk under the lip of the new disposal neck. Install the neck or flange in the reverse order you took the old one out. Same with the disposal. If there is a dishwasher attached to it, you will need to knock out the plug in the tube on the disposal. Just use a screwdriver and hammer to knock it out before you install the disposal.
Where garbage is disposed of by being buried under a shallow layer of soil?
This is called landfill. The organic garbage decomposes and methane escapes into the atmosphere. Glass, plastic and metals remain there for hundreds of years.
Where can one find help fixing a clogged garbage disposal?
Garbage disposal repair falls under the plumbing category. A professional may be needed but many disposal clogs can be remedied by the homeowner. Many disposals come with a special wrench to manually operate it to alleviate clogs.
Do you need a special garbage disposal for a porcelain sink?
No, you do not need a special garbage disposal for a porcelain sink. However, generally speaking, installing a garbage disposal under porcelain can definitely damage the porcelain texture.
Can a garbage disposal be installed on an under mount sink?
yepp!
How dangerous is a garbage disposal to young children?
It is very dangerous to let a child under the age of 12 operate the garbage disposal. All children should know to keep hands out of it.
Do it Yourself Garbage Disposal Repair?
One of the most common problems encountered with a garbage disposal occurs when you try to turn the disposal on, but nothing happens. If you are experiencing this issue, there are several things you can try to fix the garbage disposal yourself before you go through the trouble of calling a professional repairman or replacing the disposal completely. Before you try anything, however, always remember that you should never put your hand down the drain and into the disposal as this is extremely dangerous. If your garbage disposal makes absolutely no noise when it is turned on, this signals that the problem is electrical in nature. The first thing you should do is verify that the garbage disposal is connected to the power source. Obviously, if the disposal isn't plugged in, it will not run. If you find that the disposal is properly connected to power, try pressing the Reset button typically located on the bottom of the disposal unit. In the event that pressing Reset doesn't work, the next thing you can do is check the circuit breaker to see if it has been turned off or tripped. If it has been tripped, simply turn it back on. If you have checked the power, reset the unit, and checked the circuit breaker and your disposal still refuses to make a sound, there is either something wrong with the switch or the disposal may need to be replaced. To check the switch, you must first locate it. It may be on the wall near the disposal or under the sink. Once you have located the switch, you can replace it to see if that solves the problem. Before you replace the switch, however, you must disable the circuit breaker that powers the garbage disposal. After you have replaced the switch, you should turn the circuit breaker back on and check to see if your garbage disposal is working. If the switch was faulty, the garbage disposal should run normally. In the event that none of the suggestions detailed above are successful, it is likely that your garbage disposal cannot be repaired and you will need to replace it. You can either do this yourself or call a professional to install the new disposal.
What does the term 'garbage disposal' means?
The appliance under the kitchen sink that grinds food waste and puts it down the drain.
Can the dishwasher be located next to the garbage disposal?
Yes - It's not easy if you put it on the back porch. If you can afford - go for it.ANS 2 - Back porch ?? - The garbage disposal is what many people call the garburator. -Usually under the kitchen sink and most dishwashers ARE next to it .
How do you connect a dishwasher without a garbage disposal?
A fitting made specifically for dishwasher that goes in drain line under kitchen sink.
Do you need and under sink air vent for a garbage disposal?
If there is no vent off the kitchen sink you would need to install an in-line vent.
How do you repair your garbage disposal The motor just hums It will not spin?
It probably just has something jammed in it. In the center of the motor on the bottom, there is a place for a hex key so that you can turn the motor by hand. A tool was supplied with the disposal and may be under the sink somewhere. Second better option. Use a wooden broom handle in the top to unjam it. Use the opening of the disposal as the pivot point and pry the blades around to dislodge whatever is stuck in it. It may be that the disposal is old enough that the motor has rusted. In which case it needs to be replaced.
How can you fix a dishwasher that has garbage disposal water in it?
Check the air vent tube under sink make sure it is connected properly or water will back up into dishwasher
When something falls down into your garbage disposal do you have to take it apart to get the item out?
No, unless the item is too small to pick up with your fingers, or the item has lodged under the blades.
