2007-04-07 01:23:02 · 8 answers · asked by mennyd 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Go for it. The only way your going to learn is to get your experience. Home Depot and Loews will give you the expert advice you need to get the project done. If you make a mistake, you can always hire a handyman or plumber to correct the problem. If this is a replacement, it should be fairly easy. If it is a new installation, check with an expert to see if your sewer system will handle a GD.
2007-04-07 02:07:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You might have two problems. A plugged line and a broken garbage disposal. Unplug the garbage disposal under the sink. Now make sure you can freely move the teeth on the garbage disposal. It will not move if something is jammed in there, removing the rubber thingy in the drain helps to see better. I think on the disposal itself there is a re-set button, you can press this and plug it back in and see what happens. It may have burned up after being jammed, in which case you need a new one. Installing one isn't real difficult, but still a challenge. If the dishwasher won't drain and the garbage disposa side won't either you have a clog somewhere. Do you have a clean-out drain? it should be outside near the kitchen outside walls . It would be a 3 or 4 ": pipe with a cap on it and a square thing to put a wrench on it. Turn it counter clockwise and remove it. be aware that it may gush whatever is in there out. If the water is standing in there you need to put a snake down there and loosen up the clog. If this clean-out has nothing in it then your clog is somewhere between the disposal, the dishwasher and the cleanout. You can also try and put the snake in the already draining side I hope this helps.
2016-04-01 01:57:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your disposer has a plug, it may be fairly easy. Otherwise, you will be running electrical wire and making connections. This includes a switch from the disposer electric supply to above the sink. Disposers are relatively heavy also. The things you will be doing as far as the plumbing are: Removing the existing drain line(s) under the sink. Removing the drain flange in the bottom of the sink. Replacing the drain flange, mounting disposer, repiping the sink drain to fit disposer and connecting electrical.
2007-04-07 01:49:25 · answer #3 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
This can be tricky. Make sure that all your surfaces are clean (steel wool or SOS pads) if you have a dishwasher, remember to remove the plug in the disposal. (hammer and punch) Take your time, and buy good tools. You will be using them for the rest of your life.
Go for it.
2007-04-07 03:45:45 · answer #4 · answered by edjumacation 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Its a fairly straight up easy job as long as you have electric available. Might be a little tricky for a beginner if not.
2007-04-07 01:27:03 · answer #5 · answered by chris m 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have some basic electrical and plumbing skills I'd say go for it. If not, then ask some friends if they do. Lastly call a plumber.
2007-04-07 01:46:54 · answer #6 · answered by wrightbrigade 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It can be a headache, and it might be better if you already had a little plumbing experience.
2007-04-07 01:28:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
how come your first question is one that I can't answer!?!
2007-04-07 02:41:37 · answer #8 · answered by Kat A. Tonic 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋