How To Change Sink Disposal

A garbage disposal is a great way to keep your kitchen clean and free of food waste. But if your disposal is not working properly, it can be a real nuisance. If you are having problems with your disposal, the first step is to try to troubleshoot the problem. If that does not work, you may need to replace the disposal.

Replacing a garbage disposal is not a difficult task, but it does require some basic plumbing skills. If you are not comfortable working with plumbing, you may want to call a plumber to do the job for you. However, if you are up for the challenge, here are the steps on how to change a sink disposal:

1. Turn off the power and water supply to the disposal.

The first step is to turn off the power and water supply to the disposal. This will prevent you from getting shocked or electrocuted while you are working on the disposal. To turn off the power, locate the circuit breaker that controls the disposal and turn it off. To turn off the water supply, turn off the valve under the sink.

2. Disconnect the old disposal.

Once the power and water supply are turned off, you can start to disconnect the old disposal. The disposal is usually held in place by a mounting bracket. To remove the disposal, first remove the screws that hold the mounting bracket in place. Then, carefully lift the disposal up and out of the sink.

3. Clean the sink drain.

Once the old disposal is removed, you should clean the sink drain. This will help to remove any food waste or debris that may be clogging the drain.

4. Install the new disposal.

Now you can start to install the new disposal. First, place the new disposal in the sink drain. Then, secure the disposal in place with the mounting bracket. Once the disposal is secured, you can connect the water supply and power supply to the disposal.

5. Test the disposal.

Once the disposal is installed, you should test it to make sure that it is working properly. To test the disposal, turn on the water and then turn on the disposal. The disposal should start to run and grind up the water. If the disposal is not working properly, you may need to call a plumber to troubleshoot the problem.