Replace Garbage Disposal With Regular Drain

Use this method if you have removed your garbage disposal and want to replace it with a newly purchased garbage disposal.

Replace garbage disposal with regular drain.

There will be a drain pipe extending from the side of the garbage disposal to the drain on the adjacent sink. If you are installing a garbage disposal of the same brand then you could keep the mounting bracket on the sink drain rather than removing it. Then turn the power. Now complete the removal process by pushing up the drain through the sink.

Hang the disposal by twisting it into place on the mounting nut. Run water through the disposal for a few minutes to check for leaks. To perform this use a pipe wrench and unbolt the nuts. Garbage disposal replacement cost.

Spend a little more you can buy a 1 3 hp disposal for 80 or less but our experts suggest that a more expensive unit with at least 3 4 hp would be a better choice. Rotate the disposal until it is properly aligned then attach the drain arm and dishwasher drainpipe. Connect the ground wire to the green screw on the disposal and replace the cover plate. The more powerful the motor the less chance it will jam.