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 ...

Few things bring a kitchen cleanup to a halt faster than an unresponsive garbage disposal. But whatever you do, do not put your hand down the disposal to try and figure out the problem! Your second ...

Q: Do I need to clean my garbage disposal and, if so, what’s the best way to do it? A: Given that it’s called a garbage disposal, you might think that this appliance is likely to reek if it’s not ...

Learning to clean a garbage disposal was a rite of passage for me. I graduated high school, moved away from home and was suddenly faced with this grimy, potentially dangerous kitchen appliance at the ...

Garbage disposals are incredibly useful, albeit fussy, machines. Contrary to popular belief, your garbage disposal is not a ...

Dear Keith: You should be able to install a new garbage disposal using just basic hand tools even if you are not an experienced DIYer. It can be a job getting the old ...