it's easy and if it takes you more than 30 minutes you are slow (I don't bother to replace the sink drain if the new one is the same brand as the old)
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I did try the wrench trick but wasn’t sure how much or how far I was supposed to turn. The engine does hum but quits after a bit.
A disposal costs $100-$150 at Home Depot. It takes no more than 30 minutes to install if you can use the same sink hole. The most time consuming part is removing the power cord from the old unit and installing it on the new unit.Have no idea about plumbing or the time/costs involved, but our disposal quit working (will hum for a bit after a re-set, but doesn't start up - maybe burned out motor?) the other day and I'm trying to get a sense of what is a fair price to have a new on installed. In my area, one local company is offering $250 just for the installation (I would have to provide the disposal). Is this reasonable? Thanks in advance.
A disposal costs $100-$150 at Home Depot. It takes no more than 30 minutes to install if you can use the same sink hole. The most time consuming part is removing the power cord from the old unit and installing it on the new unit.
Don't forget to punch out the plug that goes to the dishwasher drain.
I've never understood the wisdom behind "hard-wired" garbage disposals.I highly recommend disconnecting the power from the garbage disposal and installing an outlet that you can then plug the disposal into.
I haven't seen hard wired disposals. The (minor) problem is that new disposals are sold without a power cord. You can buy a new cord separately or you can use the cord from your old disposal.I highly recommend disconnecting the power from the garbage disposal and installing an outlet that you can then plug the disposal into.
I haven't seen hard wired disposals. The (minor) problem is that new disposals are sold without a power cord. You can buy a new cord separately or you can use the cord from your old disposal.
Agreed, don't go cheap or you'll do this again in a few years.
It's generally advisable not to use your disposal as a substitute for a trash can anyway -- especially for root vegetables that might like to try to attach themselves to your sewage pipe and grow.
Try the wrench again. It should turn 360 degrees freely if it is clear of obstruction. If the wrench does not turn it is obstructed. It sure sounds like you do not need a new one. If you cannot turn the wrench, turn the breaker off and stick you hand inside the disposal to see if you can feel and obstruction. I have had: bottle caps, chicken bones, cherry and peach pits, etc. If it is humming and then blowing the reset fuse -- like you say -- it is likely obstructed. You do not need a new one.I did try the wrench trick but wasn’t sure how much or how far I was supposed to turn. The engine does hum but quits after a bit.
If it is humming and then blowing the reset fuse -- like you say -- it is likely obstructed. You do not need a new one.
You must be better at training your spouse than I am. I can't get mine to hear me on anything until I'm proven right -- when something breaks in the way I predicted.
Try the wrench again. It should turn 360 degrees freely if it is clear of obstruction. If the wrench does not turn it is obstructed. It sure sounds like you do not need a new one. If you cannot turn the wrench, turn the breaker off and stick you hand inside the disposal to see if you can feel and obstruction. I have had: bottle caps, chicken bones, cherry and peach pits, etc. If it is humming and then blowing the reset fuse -- like you say -- it is likely obstructed. You do not need a new one.
It's probably locked up if its humming. Hex screw on bottom of unit,give it a back and force couple of turns to loosen jam. Could be a popcorn kernel
They make a hex wrench to do this but a wide head screwdriver will work fine. easy replacement if broken.
What you got, a Clarkman?Call Puddy for advice before you do anything. Are you attaching it to your bathtub?
I dunno, disposals ARE cheap. The Insinkerator Badger (the most popular model in the U.S. for decades now) is like $70 for the 1/3 hp model and $100 for the 1/2 hp model. Not much price difference but really for most people 1/3 HP is plenty.
It's generally advisable not to use your disposal as a substitute for a trash can anyway -- especially for root vegetables that might like to try to attach themselves to your sewage pipe and grow. I.e. if you're peeling potatoes or trimming onions, use your trash can and use the disposal for the little stuff you can't quickly grab with your hands.
We learned this lesson many years ago when my wife got rid of a jar of pickles by putting them through the disposal. The disposal handled them fine but then they plugged up our aging sewer line. Just use the trash can.
There may be more durable models than Badgers but I doubt there's much difference -- a Badger will typically last 10-15 years, not bad for an appliance. And when you do need to replace it, it's less than an hour of your time.
Did you evict her?It depends what the obstruction is. My tenant did her crafts in the sink. She thought one of her rocks got stuck. I pulled it, checked it out and it was like she put concrete in the sink, ran some water and left it harden. I'm not sure how water got down the drain as jammed up as the disposal was.
Did you evict her?
Update: I tried the wrench thing for a good 10 minutes yesterday and was getting a good bit of resistance. I tried running it after and still - just a hum until it re-set. Get home today, and on a whim turn it on and BOOM - works like a charm.
Sounds like it's jammed with something if the was motor humming. If you don't have the disposal wrench then get an allen wrench and underneath the disposal you can try to unjam the disposal turning right or left putting the wrench in the socket. There's also a reset button underneath if the motor stops humming. It might just be that simple and you wouldn't have to replace it. Good luck.Have no idea about plumbing or the time/costs involved, but our disposal quit working (will hum for a bit after a re-set, but doesn't start up - maybe burned out motor?) the other day and I'm trying to get a sense of what is a fair price to have a new on installed. In my area, one local company is offering $250 just for the installation (I would have to provide the disposal). Is this reasonable? Thanks in advance.
yeah- replace it- the seals around the blade shaft are worn out, it happensMy garbage disposal seems to have sprung a couple of leaks on the bottom. Appears to be two tiny holes. Is this normal? What causes that? Fixable? Or just replace it? I’ve replaced a couple in my lifetime so no big deal. But always because they stopped running. Never due to a leak.
yeah- replace it- the seals around the blade shaft are worn out, it happens
My garbage disposal seems to have sprung a couple of leaks on the bottom. Appears to be two tiny holes. Is this normal? What causes that? Fixable? Or just replace it? I’ve replaced a couple in my lifetime so no big deal. But always because they stopped running. Never due to a leak.
My garbage disposal seems to have sprung a couple of leaks on the bottom. Appears to be two tiny holes. Is this normal? What causes that? Fixable? Or just replace it? I’ve replaced a couple in my lifetime so no big deal. But always because they stopped running. Never due to a leak.
Make sure you get a stainless steel one. Quality has really dropped and if it has a 5 year warranty it is most likely carbon steel, which you can pretty much expect to get a hole from rust at 5 years and 1 week.
Don't you live in Manassas?Suck it, Google.