Remove Garbage Disposal Drain Flange

Some models will unscrew from the sink drain while others might have a snap ring.

Remove garbage disposal drain flange.

Pour some hot water in the bowl. There may be water in the hose so keep a tub or bucket handy to keep things neat. The three retaining screws are removed and the disposal unit lowered to the bottom of the cabinet before any work on the flange should begin. A drainpipe or garbage disposal attach at the lower end of the flange.

Place a bucket or other container under the drain trap to catch water that drains from the pipes. Use a putty knife to clean. Turn off the power and water then unplug the disposal. Position a bucket under the pipes before detaching them to prevent spills.

You can undo this by using pliers to loosen the nuts making the connection. If it s hardwired turn off the breaker remove the rubber baffle inside the drain most just lift out and shine a flashlight into the hole. Unplug the garbage disposal from the wall outlet. If the flange sticks grip the lower end of the flange with adjustable pliers and rotate the flange one quarter turn to unseat the plumber s putty tip.

By loosening the clamp on the hose you can get enough leverage to remove the hose from the disposal. Use a pipe wrench to carefully loosen then remove the nut securing the drain flange. All you need for cleaning a garbage disposal rubber flange is an old toothbrush dishwashing gloves dish soap and a bowl. Remove the flange from above the sink drain and any old plumber s putty.

Once you have all these things simply follow the given instructions to get rid of that irritating stench. This will lighten the load on the part as you work on it. In some cases after detaching and removing a drain or disposal you discover the flange cannot be pushed up from below and. Remove the garbage disposal.

Make sure to hold the underside of the garbage disposal with your hand while removing. Unthread the nuts and pull the trap straight down to remove it. To remove the snap ring insert a flat head screwdriver under the ring to pry it open and off the flange. Disconnect the garbage disposal.

Fish out the obstruction with a pair of tongs or needle nose pliers. Use pliers to loosen the slip nut at each end of the trap bend.