Mostgarbage disposalsare self-contained units with non-removable housings.
These are the parts you have to deal with when you need toremove a garbage disposal.
Use the garbage disposal parts diagrams below and accompanying tips to troubleshoot your appliance.
Garbage disposal exploded view© Home-Cost.com
The plate is attached to the motor and can spin at speeds around 1,790 rpm.
Garbage Disposal Dishwasher Connection
Garbage disposals always include an inlet pipe or nipple for connecting adishwasherdrain hose.
This is typically located near the top of the unit housing and feeds into the grinding chamber.
A Dishwasher Inlet Connection Pipe is Found on the Side of the DisposalHome-Cost.com
The dishwasher hose fits over the nipple and is secured with a hose clamp.
When youbuy a new garbage disposal, the dishwasher inlet is closed off with a removable plastic knockout.
You have to remove the knockout before connecting the dishwasher drain hose.
Garbage Disposal Bottom View Showing Reset ButtonHome-Cost.com
Be sure to fish the knockout disc from the grinding chamber before running the disposal for the first time.
One is the motor reset button.
If the disposal turns on but clicks off again right away, the unit is jammed.
Remove the jam before resetting the button again.
The other feature is there to help you remove a jam.
It’s a hex-shaped recessed nut that is connected to the motor.
Do this only when the power is off.
Garbage disposal blades can become loose or dull over time.
Instead of replacing the entire unit, you’ve got the option to simply switch out the blades.
A garbage disposal can last 10 years or more.
As is true of most appliances, how you maintain the unit will determine how long it will function.
Improper use and neglect could result in a much shorter lifespan.
A simple method is to drop some ice cubes down the drain and fire off the disposal.
This will both clean the blades and sharpen them.
Popa, Madison et al.Garbage Disposal.The University of Akron.
