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Replacing a garbage disposer is not a difficult do-it-yourself project.(Scukrov / Getty Images/iStockphoto) Q: My daughter dropped a spoon in our old garbage disposer, so we have to replace it. Is ...

Disconnect the power. In most cases, there’s an outlet under the sink that the disposal is plugged into. If you have a hardwired disposal, turn off the breaker that controls it. Turn off the water ...

Garbage disposals wear out over time, and can also break or clog when you throw the wrong stuff in. Replacing a disposal is an easy plumbing project that will get your kitchen sink back and running in ...

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Q: My garbage disposal has stopped working, and I think it needs to be replaced. Can you recommend a replacement that is easy to install? A: Are you sure it needs to be replaced? At least half the ...

Dear James: My daughter dropped a spoon in our old garbage disposer, so we have to replace it. Is installing a garbage disposer a typical do-it-yourself project, and what are the basic steps to ...

Replacing a failed garbage disposer can seem daunting. There's the usual trepidation about electricity and water, the unfamiliar sink connection and enough drain fittings to make leaks a real ...

Question: With three children, my old garbage disposal gets a good workout. After 10 years, it finally gave out. Is this something that I can replace myself? If so ...