How do you uninstall a garbage disposal?

Answer 1

Turn on a strong flow of COLD water

Slowly add the materials to be disposed of

Metal, large bones and fibrous materials should be disposed of in the trash

After disposing of the materials, leave the disposer on for one full minute with a strong flow of COLD water,

About once a week dump a tray of Ice cubes down the disposer while running, use care to prevent ice from popping back up into your face, use a small stream of water with this

Add any citrus peel to deodorize the disposer with the ice cubes

The ice cubes scour the inside of the disposer and remove the build up of waste food.

No grease, oil, fats or silverware!

Answer 2

There are only a few kinds so get info on a new one just like the old one (at a store or find that brand on-line), the directions and pictures will help the most. Or just tear into it and if you can't complete it then you should call a plumber to take over.

Answer 3

On most disposals there is a Allen head bolt on the bottom of the unit. In fact new units usually have a tool attached to the unit by tape. One needs to rotats the Allen head bolt back and forth several times, then remove the tool and test the unit. Always run water when using the unit to carry the debris down the drain.

Answer 4

Tip #1: When your disposal under the sink doesn't turn freely, but makes a humming noise. 1. Unplug power, Get a flashlight and do a visual inspection for any misc debris caught inside of it. 2. Use an Allen key (1/4 is the exact size) in the hole in the bottom center and turn left to right to free up blades. 3 Disconnect the unit and shake out debris. 4

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Answer 5

Depends on what is wrong with it. If it is just stuck, there is a hex shaped hole in the center underneath the disposal. A key came with it and might be under the sink or a hex wrench or socket can be used to loosen the disposal. Work it back and forth. If you need more leverage, a broom handle can be used in the top of it to move the blades. Use the edge of the drain hole as the lever point to move the blades. There may be a re set switch on the bottom it also. A red, probably square button that should be pushed in. If it doesn't even hum and you are sure there is current in the outlet to the disposal, it has died and there really isn't anything to fix with it.