| Lowe's home improvement expert, Mike Kraft, shows how to install a garbage disposal. To find detailed installation instructions, visit www.Lowes.com New garbage disposals offer many new features, including quieter operation, increased grind capacity, and easier installation. When it is time to replace your garbage disposal, follow these step-by-step instructions that will help you remove your old disposer and install your new garbage disposer. Always read the safety and installation instructions that come with your garbage disposal unit. Installing a garbage disposal is a relatively easy DIY project, but if you would rather have someone install it for you, call Lowe's at 1-877-GO-LOWES. Turn off power to the garbage disposer at the electrical box. If your disposer plugs into the wall, unplug it. Shut off the water lines to the sink. Before dismantling the old disposer and plumbing, take a photo of the old setup for reference in installing the new unit. Place a bucket or basin under the disposer and adjacent plumbing to catch any water. Identify the discharge tube that leads off of the disposer and disconnect it. Disconnect the dishwasher drain, if applicable. Identify the mounting collar that holds the top of the garbage disposer to the bottom of the sink. Loosen and remove the mounting collar with a disposer wrench, which is typically included with your unit. If the garbage disposer is hard-wired, lay the unit on its side and locate the electrical cover plate. Disconnect ... |
