Be sure to save the electrical cable connector so you can use it again.Īfter you have removed the old unit, you have a couple options that you might consider. Also unscrew the ground wire from the green ground screw. Pull out the wires and remove the wire nuts. Then disconnect the electrical cable connector. Again, be sure the power to the unit has been turned off at the electrical supply panel. Some manufacturers supply a wrench for this purpose.įlip the disposer over and unscrew the electrical cover plate on the bottom of the disposer by removing the cover plate screw. Support the disposer so it doesn’t fall, then insert a screwdriver into the right side of the mounting lug and carefully turn it clockwise.
Now it’s time to disconnect the old disposer from the sink. You’ll also need to disconnect the slip fittings to the drain, and the dishwasher inlet hose, if your dishwasher drains through your disposer.
Start by disconnecting the drain trap from the disposer’s discharge tube. But it’s really not that difficult, so let’s get started.įirst, we’ll remove the old disposer. This project requires some moderate do-it-yourself skills, and it also requires turning off the electricity to the disposer at the electrical panel.
#How to remove a garbage disposal snap ring how to
It’s your garbage disposer, and today I’m going to show you how to replace a garbage disposer under your kitchen sink. One of the handiest appliances in your kitchen is probably something that you don’t think about very often, until it stops working.