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Do you need a special garbage disposal for a porcelain sink?
No, you do not need a special garbage disposal for a porcelain sink. However, generally speaking, installing a garbage disposal under porcelain can definitely damage the porcelain texture.
Why on a double bowl sink does the water shoot up and out of the other side when the garbage disposal is turned on if the pipes are all clear under the sink?
This will only happen if the drain pipe is clogged further down the line, near or in the wall. Possibly if the garbage disposal has been installed by an amateur, the 90 fitting going to the other tub has been installed the wrong way.
How dangerous is a garbage disposal to young children?
It is very dangerous to let a child under the age of 12 operate the garbage disposal. All children should know to keep hands out of it.
Where can one find help fixing a clogged garbage disposal?
Garbage disposal repair falls under the plumbing category. A professional may be needed but many disposal clogs can be remedied by the homeowner. Many disposals come with a special wrench to manually operate it to alleviate clogs.
What does the term 'garbage disposal' means?
The appliance under the kitchen sink that grinds food waste and puts it down the drain.
Can the dishwasher be located next to the garbage disposal?
Yes - It's not easy if you put it on the back porch. If you can afford - go for it.ANS 2 - Back porch ?? - The garbage disposal is what many people call the garburator. -Usually under the kitchen sink and most dishwashers ARE next to it .
How do you connect a dishwasher without a garbage disposal?
A fitting made specifically for dishwasher that goes in drain line under kitchen sink.
Do it Yourself Garbage Disposal Repair?
One of the most common problems encountered with a garbage disposal occurs when you try to turn the disposal on, but nothing happens. If you are experiencing this issue, there are several things you can try to fix the garbage disposal yourself before you go through the trouble of calling a professional repairman or replacing the disposal completely. Before you try anything, however, always remember that you should never put your hand down the drain and into the disposal as this is extremely dangerous. If your garbage disposal makes absolutely no noise when it is turned on, this signals that the problem is electrical in nature. The first thing you should do is verify that the garbage disposal is connected to the power source. Obviously, if the disposal isn't plugged in, it will not run. If you find that the disposal is properly connected to power, try pressing the Reset button typically located on the bottom of the disposal unit. In the event that pressing Reset doesn't work, the next thing you can do is check the circuit breaker to see if it has been turned off or tripped. If it has been tripped, simply turn it back on. If you have checked the power, reset the unit, and checked the circuit breaker and your disposal still refuses to make a sound, there is either something wrong with the switch or the disposal may need to be replaced. To check the switch, you must first locate it. It may be on the wall near the disposal or under the sink. Once you have located the switch, you can replace it to see if that solves the problem. Before you replace the switch, however, you must disable the circuit breaker that powers the garbage disposal. After you have replaced the switch, you should turn the circuit breaker back on and check to see if your garbage disposal is working. If the switch was faulty, the garbage disposal should run normally. In the event that none of the suggestions detailed above are successful, it is likely that your garbage disposal cannot be repaired and you will need to replace it. You can either do this yourself or call a professional to install the new disposal.
Do you need and under sink air vent for a garbage disposal?
If there is no vent off the kitchen sink you would need to install an in-line vent.
How can you repair a leak that is visible on the side of your garbage disposal under your sink?
If the sink/sink drain fitting connection, sink drain fitting/disposal connection, dishwasher/disposal connection, disposal/drain elbow connection are what are leaking they can either be tightened or have gaskets replaced or other sealing methods used. If the disposal is leaking elsewhere the disposal needs replacement.
When something falls down into your garbage disposal do you have to take it apart to get the item out?
No, unless the item is too small to pick up with your fingers, or the item has lodged under the blades.
There is a dime lodged tightly in my garbage disposal on the side. Is there a way to get it out?
On the bottom of the disposal in the center there is a hex, 6 sided hole. A tool came with the disposal to use in this to unjam the disposal. It may be under the sink somewhere or you can use a regular hex wrench. Insert the wrench and wiggle it back and forth. Don't put too much pressure on it, just back and forth. You may be able to back it out of the spot it is in.
