How to Install a Garbage Disposal

Summary: Garbage is the enemy, not just any enemy but one which refuses to die gracefully when its time is past. Like a battlefield opponent who continues to sob and whine about his family after he has been fatally stabbed, garbage continues to taunt you when it has no hope for survival. It smells, it stains, it is generally unpleasant until the garbage man claims it from the curbside. Now if you had a garbage disposal, you could put a quick end to this plague on your healthy habits and personal pride. Those plate scrapings and leftover grimes will no longer be able to taunt you from the trash can after your new disposal grinds them into tiny particles and sends them away through your kitchen pipes.

In this free DIY plumbing series, our experienced plumber demonstrates how to install and repair a garbage disposal. Learn how to test a disposal for leaks and clogs, then how to seal the leaks and remove the clogs. If your old disposal is hopeless beyond repair, an expert shows you how to remove the old one and install a new garbage disposal. Learn how to manage your house electricity when installing your new disposal, and how to attach it to the drains in your sink.