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Garbage Disposal Installation

Installing a new garbage disposal isn’t exactly rocket science. However, it does require mechanical skills. Here, we provide you with first-hand knowledge regarding components of garbage disposal system and the necessary skill set. Hiring a local licensed plumber like C-Riha Services will definitely help!

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1. Know your Mount type (there are mainly two types)
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  • Standard 3-bolt mount (old)
  • ​EZ Mount (Newer)
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2. Know your Mount type (there are mainly two types)
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  • Self-Service Wrench
  • ​Channellock Pliers​
  • Screwdrivers – Flat, Phillips-Head
  • Plumber & #39;s Putty (strainer or sealant)
  • Pipe Cutting saw
  • Wire Strippers
  • Wire Nuts
3. Steps to Complete Garbage Disposal Installation
​Apply sealant around the flange
  • ​Press the flange​
  • Move under the sink
  • Fit fiber gasket, followed by protector or support ring
  • Fit the sink-flange gasket onto the flange
  • Press the Flange firmly in place, put a weight on top, if necessary.
  • Move under the sink
  • Loosen the bolts of Mounting Ring
  • Attach & fasten Mounting ring with flange using snap Ring
  • Spread snap ring using screw driver and fix the mounting ring on the flange.
  • Bolts must be uniformly tightened.
  • Connect rubber gasket and discharge elbow with the disposer.
  • ​Feel the 3 protruding tabs on mounting ring​
  • Carefully insert disposal and lock the groovings of disposal with protrudings on mount.
  • Turn and tighten using screw driver.
  • All done!
  • ​Fit the fiber gasket on the flange
  • Tighten the support ring via threads on the flange.
  • Firmly attach the mounting ring onto the flange. Tighten using side ears
  • Carefully notice the orientations on mounting ring and rubber cushion ring
  • Attach the two together through “groove locking”
  • Make the power connections using wire strippers and wire nuts
  • Notice “hopper projection”, a small protruding on top, Bring the groove and projection into position
  • Lock and Attach the disposal unit with the mount​​

Feel free to do it yourself or call Chuck at C Rhia Services, your local licensed plumbing contractor serving Chandler AZ!

Repairing an existing garbage disposal

Repairing an existing disposal installation is tricky. Ideally, it requires a bit of practice and experience to figure out the “Problem.” However, troubleshooting and repairing are relatively straightforward once you know how to dismount the different components safely. We offer garbage disposal repair or replacement, call us today!
Important tips to remember when analyzing your garbage disposal:
  • ​Check for the Humm (if it isn’t humming, it isn’t receiving power), check the power supply.​
  • If it Humms, but it isn’t working, Turn off Power (Double check!!!)
  • Press the Reset button (Located at the bottom, base)
  • If it still doesn’t work, it means something is preventing impellers from rotating.
  • Start with Allen Wrench, insert the wrench into the central hole located at the bottom, adjacent to reset button.
  • Give it a twist, rotate gently without excessive force, both in clock wise and anticlockwise directions
  • Insert the bottom handle of the broom and feel the “clogging material”
  • Use the Needle nose pliers to catch and remove the clogs
  • Turn on the power and run the sink with disposal
  • It usually works!!! Must give it a try.