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Their instruction manual provided several detailed diagrams on the mounting system. Well illustrated diagram in Waste King’s instruction manualĪs an aside, I have to give a shout-out to Waste King. Even if the manufacturer’s installation instructions are clear and include detailed illustrations of the mounting system, it’s still easy to get these parts confused.And these parts all look very similar to the untrained/ amateur DIYer eye. These components comprise the mounting system, which is responsible for securing the garbage disposal under the kitchen sink. Garbage disposals are comprised of numerous parts.So when we opened the Waste King Legend 8000 garbage disposal box, Brad went right to the disposal parts and I grabbed the instruction manual.Īnd what did I learn within the first 10 minutes of opening the box? Not pat ourselves on the back, but my husband and I are actually a great team when it comes to home projects. #1 Garbage Disposal Replacement Tip for First-Timers Our leaking garbage disposal was here when we moved in 7 years ago ( average life expectancy of a garbage disposal is 8 to 15 years), so it was time to for a new one. If the leak is from the bottom (like ours), then it’s time to invest in a new garbage disposal. And let’s just say, I’m the liberal one in the family.Īccording to the experts, the location of the leak in a garbage disposal can determine if it is fixable or needs to be completely replaced.įor example, if it is leaks from the top or side, it may be fixable. My husband and I have, uh, let’s call them “discussions” on what does and what doesn’t belong down a garbage disposal (see video below to learn more). I mention it because this isn’t the first time I’ve run into problems with our garbage disposal. (And no, that wasn’t isn’t the “essential tip”. You might be able to fix your current garbage disposal. And after installing our new garbage disposal, I must share one simple, yet effective tip for a garbage disposal replacement for first-timers.īefore you run out and buy a new garbage disposal, first determine if you actually even need a new one.

It didn’t seem like it would be too difficult of a DIY project. Neither of us had replaced one before, but we weren’t terribly worried. Luckily it broke during the weekend when my husband and I were both home so we could tackle replacing the garbage disposal together. It actually lasted a lot longer than we expected.

Last updated on February 13th, 2021 at 09:54 am

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