Installing Garbage Disposal Drain

This guide reviews how to install a garbage disposal either for the first time or when you need to replace an old one.

Installing garbage disposal drain.

Your dishwasher outlet hose attaches to the disposal. Remove the p trap and existing drain basket assembly carefully from the sink images 1 and 2. That s a lot of weight to suddenly catch with one hand while you re turning the lower mounting bracket with the other hand. The drain system includes an air gap fitting that prevents garbage disposal debris from backing up into the dishwasher.

Align the discharge tube with drain pipe. Now it is time to install the entire disposal unit under the sink. Place a large pan below the sink to catch water that might spill when you disconnect the drain and keep a towel close by to clean up spills. Remove all parts of the disposer kit from the box and organize the contents.

The fitting mounts on the back ledge of the sink and has connector nozzles. Before you learn how to remove a garbage disposal unhook anything assemble a support under the unit using a paint can and. Install the garbage disposal. Rotate the garbage disposal so that the discharge tube is aligned with the drain trap.

Garbage disposals are typically available in 1 3 horsepower up to 1. For a garbage disposal with a factory installed cord simply plug in to the outlet under your sink after completing the rest of the steps. To install a new garbage disposal start by removing the old disposal and taking apart the rest of the mounting assembly. Garbage disposals can weigh 15 lbs.

A garbage disposal makes it easier to get rid of certain types of food waste and keep your kitchen clean. Hang the garbage disposal. Many types of garbage disposals begin to wear out after more than a decade. Assemble a support to remove the garbage disposal.

You can do this by inserting the gasket to the discharge outlet connecting the discharge tube to the flange and screwing the bolts for a firm fitting. If the discharge tube is too long cut off. Then attach the wires in your new disposal according to the manufacturer s instructions insert the drain flange and screw the disposal into the mounting ring.