Am I looking at a very hard job? Maybe I should hire a pro?
2007-07-27 04:41:32 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Agreed, then ask them for the tool, it looks like a bent piece of metal the width of a drinking straw, to un-jam it. I thought mine was broken, but it was just jammed. I almost had a new disposal installed over that, when all I needed was a $1 piece of metal that you crank into the bottom and turn if it isn't operating properly.
2007-07-27 04:47:50 · answer #1 · answered by SAH 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are easy to install. Most come with the directions. You will require phillips screwdriver, large slip joint pliers, possibly pipe wrench but I can usually get pliers to work. You will also need plumbers putty. You take the drain out of the sink where placing garbage disposal (it unscrews) I always use the plumbers putty between the metal ring and the rubber gasket where the sink drain was. It is great if you have someone that can hold the top ring in form the sink while you screw the holding nut on under the sink and make sure it lines up precisely.
Knock out the plug in the garbage disposal for the dishwasher if you have one. That is the one thing many people forget to do. Connect wiring ( I always wrap them in electrical tape after using wire connectors). Did I mention, make sure power is off first!
Connect pipes and test for leaks. If you are replacing an existing one, this should be a piece of cake. The only thing that might get a little tricky is making sure the drainage pipes line up well. This isn't hard, follow the directions. You will be fine
2007-07-27 05:11:27 · answer #2 · answered by MrsRusty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hire a pro,takes them 30 minutes,took me 3 hours.
2007-07-27 04:45:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your mechanical apptitude is low, get it installed. They are not really hard to install, just time consuming if you are unfamiliar with them. They will also tax your muscles as they are bulky and heavy and you are in a confined space.
2007-07-27 04:50:31 · answer #4 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your abilities. The pros (I am one) make tough tasks look very easy and they usually have all the parts with them compared to the homeowner making multiple trips to the parts house.
2007-07-27 04:48:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I presume that electricity is not involved. It should not be too much work to do it yourself.
2007-07-27 04:58:24 · answer #6 · answered by baltus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋