table of contents 1Jammed Garbage Disposal2Leaking Garbage Disposal3Disposal Has No Power4Disposal or Drain Is Clogged5Garbage Disposal Blades Aren’t Moving6Insinkerator Garbage Disposal Troubleshooting Your garbage disposal has become indispensable, correct? When it develops a problem, your sink could clog, smells can start to emerge from the sink, and mealtime clean-up can take a lot longer. Here’s…
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What to Do When Your Garbage Disposal Has Stopped Working
Image Source: www.punctualplumberdallas.comMost of us are familiar with the basic function of a garbage disposal. The appliance uses a motor to power rotating, circular blades that grind up food waste. Because garbage disposals are one of the home’s most frequently used appliances, it’s not uncommon for them to become clogged or jammed. If your garbage…
How Much Does a Garbage Disposal Cost?
Of all the home improvement projects you can take on, nobody gives a second thought to replacing or upgrading the garbage disposal. Many people won’t think about it until it’s too late and they are left with a nightmare in the sink. When it comes to garbage disposals, you get what you pay for. Although you…
How Many Years Does a Garbage Disposal Last?
table of contents 1How Many Years Does a Garbage Disposal Last?2How to Extend The Life of Your Waste Disposal3Other Ways To Improve The Longevity Of Your Unit4Which Brands Last The Longest? How Many Years Does a Garbage Disposal Last?The amount of time that a garbage disposal will last before wearing out beyond repair varies based…
Waste King vs InSinkerator: Battle Of The Top Garbage Disposals
The benefits of a garbage disposal are undeniable. These appliances do a great service in the kitchen by getting rid of food waste from cooking as well as from the dishwasher. The disposal does a dirty job, but one that is almost essential to running your kitchen. The newest, most advanced disposals are loaded with features…
InSinkErator Badger 5 vs Badger 500
InSinkErator is one of the leading manufacturers of residential garbage disposals and their Badger line is quite popular and affordable. When shopping online at the InSinkErator website, you will see three models of Badger garbage disposals listed, along with pricing for each.The Badger 5XPThe Badger 5The Badger 1There are some differences in the specifications. The…
How Long Does It Take to Install a Garbage Disposal?
table of contents 1HOW TO INSTALL A GARBAGE DISPOSAL FOR THE FIRST TIME2Step 1: Turn Off Power And Gather Tools3STEP 2: Disconnect Old Drains4STEP 3: Remove Old Disposal 5STEP 4: Prepare For New Disposal6STEP 5: Install New Disposal 7STEP 6: Connect Power 8STEP 7: Connect Dishwasher9STEP 8: Connect Drain 10FINAL THOUGHTS ON HOW TO INSTALL A GARBAGE DISPOSAL11Frequently Asked…
Cleaning a Kitchen Garbage Disposal
Most people assume that garbage disposals are clean. On the surface this makes sense due to the number of times it sees dish detergent, soap, and water running through it. BUT, this couldn’t be further from the truth. The water combined with the nutritious ingredients from the foods that go through it make the perfect breeding ground…
My Garbage Disposal Smells – Now What?
If there is an unpleasant odor emanating from your kitchen, your first inclination might be to blame the chef, but if no one is currently cooking in your kitchen, then it’s time to investigate other sources where the stinky smell is coming from. You quickly determine that it’s not coming from the trashcan, and it…
How to Replace Your Garbage Disposal Guard
Garbage disposals are convenient appliances to have in your home’s kitchen, but because most are used on a daily basis, normal wear and tear will require replacement from time to time. This is particularly true when it comes to your disposal’s splashguard. The splashguard is designed to prevent debris and water from flying upward while…