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OT diy's - garbage disposal question
Posted on 11/8/15 at 7:17 pm
Posted on 11/8/15 at 7:17 pm
So my garbage disposal is no longer functioning properly. The motor works fine, but from what I can tell the "teeth" that grind up the food have knocked loose and are no longer there. I recently fished out the piece below that was loose in there.
Question is, do I need to replace the whole disposal, or just a part of it? If so, what would the section be called?
If I do choose to replace the whole thing, would any brand/make/model disposal work, or do I need to get a specific type to fit my "under sink setup" (piping layout, etc)?
Question is, do I need to replace the whole disposal, or just a part of it? If so, what would the section be called?
If I do choose to replace the whole thing, would any brand/make/model disposal work, or do I need to get a specific type to fit my "under sink setup" (piping layout, etc)?
This post was edited on 11/8/15 at 7:18 pm
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Posted on 11/8/15 at 7:19 pm to MiloDanglers
they are like 80 bucks. just buy a new one. Just get the same kind you have. I would upgrade to the 1/2 hp instead though. i know hoe deport only sell a specific brand. Not GE so i ordered a new one on amazon.
This post was edited on 11/8/15 at 7:23 pm
Posted on 11/8/15 at 7:21 pm to MiloDanglers
Buy a new one and move on.
Posted on 11/8/15 at 7:22 pm to CarRamrod
I'd get a new one. Get a 1 hp to grind up anything.
Posted on 11/8/15 at 7:24 pm to MiloDanglers
They aren't expensive, get a new one
Anything should fit
Anything should fit
Posted on 11/8/15 at 7:25 pm to MiloDanglers
Get a Waste King from Amazon. You can get a 1 HP for like $120. Not necessary really, but get at least 1/2 HP
Posted on 11/8/15 at 7:26 pm to MiloDanglers
They're not too hard to install. I did it a couple years ago. You got this mane!
Posted on 11/8/15 at 7:29 pm to MiloDanglers
that part is attached to the bottom of the disposal which spins and slings the food against the side to grind it up....
as the others say, just get a new one and move on, as it is not worth worrying about...
if you get one that is the same brand you have, you may not even need to take the flange out of the sink to replace the unit.
just to be on the safe side, I would pick up a small container of plumber's putty just in case, though...
as the others say, just get a new one and move on, as it is not worth worrying about...
if you get one that is the same brand you have, you may not even need to take the flange out of the sink to replace the unit.
just to be on the safe side, I would pick up a small container of plumber's putty just in case, though...
Posted on 11/8/15 at 7:30 pm to Coater
Done, new one it is. Recommendations?
I don't really want to wait on one through the mail, am I really saving that much over Lowe's, etc?
I don't really want to wait on one through the mail, am I really saving that much over Lowe's, etc?
Posted on 11/8/15 at 7:31 pm to MiloDanglers
I changed one out Wed night. It took 20 minutes and the new one was $89. My advice is to get a model as close to yours as possible. I had a Kenmore and replaced it with a Kenmore.
Posted on 11/8/15 at 7:32 pm to TigerDeBaiter
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Get a Waste King from Amazon. You can get a 1 HP for like $120. Not necessary really, but get at least 1/2 HP
i got one recently and it leaked. had to send it back.
Posted on 11/8/15 at 7:33 pm to MiloDanglers
I got one off amazon for under $100. 1hp. Will grind up a body. No problem.
Oops
Oops
Posted on 11/8/15 at 7:34 pm to MiloDanglers
My Kenmore I had lasted 11 years and I use the shite out of it. If this one last 11 years for $89 I'll be happy.
Posted on 11/8/15 at 7:39 pm to MiloDanglers
Garbage disposals stink. I swear I can smell them when I walk into people's kitchens and I won't have one because of that. People also never mount their dishwasher drain hose correctly and leave too much slack in it. I can smell the shite that gets stuck in those hoses too. Never understood why they aren't tied in below the p-trap somehow to keep this from happening. Pouring bleach in a disposal will only do so much for it IMO. I have a strong gag reflex though and am pretty sensitive to horrible smells like rotting garbage in a disoposal.
Posted on 11/8/15 at 7:51 pm to detmut
That sucks, I've never had an issue with them
Posted on 11/8/15 at 7:51 pm to CHEDBALLZ
Why is it important to replace it with one similar in brand/make/model to what I have now?
Posted on 11/8/15 at 7:52 pm to MiloDanglers
So the mounting hardware will match up and you won't have to adjust any plumbing.
This post was edited on 11/8/15 at 7:53 pm
Posted on 11/8/15 at 7:54 pm to MiloDanglers
So the plumbing matches and you don't have to change anything.
Posted on 11/8/15 at 7:56 pm to fatboydave
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I'd get a new one. Get a 1 hp to grind up anything.
The only choice for OT Ballers. All joking aside, get a full pony. You wont know how you lived without it.
Posted on 11/8/15 at 7:58 pm to stout
quote:
Garbage disposals stink. I swear I can smell them when I walk into people's kitchens and I won't have one because of that... Pouring bleach in a disposal will only do so much for it IMO.
Ice + Vinegar + Turn On Disposall = Profit
This post was edited on 11/8/15 at 7:59 pm
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