Installing Garbage Disposal Drain

The fitting mounts on the back ledge of the sink and has connector nozzles.

Installing garbage disposal drain.

Assemble a support to remove the garbage disposal. This guide reviews how to install a garbage disposal either for the first time or when you need to replace an old one. Before you learn how to remove a garbage disposal unhook anything assemble a support under the unit using a paint can and. That s a lot of weight to suddenly catch with one hand while you re turning the lower mounting bracket with the other hand.

Install the garbage disposal. Garbage disposals can weigh 15 lbs. 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. 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.

Whether you re doing a garbage disposal replacement or installing one for the first time it ll attach to the sink and have a discharge that attaches to the drainpipe. Align the discharge tube with drain pipe. Your dishwasher outlet hose attaches to the disposal. If the discharge tube is too long cut off.

A garbage disposal can be installed in either a single kitchen sink or on one half of a double sink with a strainer basket in the drain of the second half of the sink. Hang the garbage disposal. The drain system includes an air gap fitting that prevents garbage disposal debris from backing up into the dishwasher. To install a new garbage disposal start by removing the old disposal and taking apart the rest of the mounting assembly.

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 the p trap and existing drain basket assembly carefully from the sink images 1 and 2. Remove all parts of the disposer kit from the box and organize the contents. Align the three taps of the disposal with the mounting ring.

A garbage disposal makes it easier to get rid of certain types of food waste and keep your kitchen clean. Rotate the garbage disposal so that the discharge tube is aligned with the drain trap. Many types of garbage disposals begin to wear out after more than a decade.