You probably spend almost no time thinking about the disposal in your kitchen sink right up until the garbage disposal is not working. Just as soon as that sink drain backs up, figuring out how to ...

Photo: istockphoto.com Whenever an appliance like a garbage disposal is not working, the first thing to do is to check whether it’s still plugged in. While this step might sound overly ...

Issue: Garbage Disposal Isn't Breaking Down Waste If your disposal is running but not breaking down the waste, the issue might be stuck impellers—which is what grinds up the food.

Don’t assume nonworking garbage disposal needs replaced A plumber laying under a house hold sink working on a garbage disposal.

Regarding the wiring, I would recommend installing an electrical outlet only if the new garbage disposal is pre-wired. True, MOST garbage disposals do not come pre-wired, but some do.

How to clean a garbage disposal? Although a dishwasher pod can clean a garbage disposal, it’s arguably not the most effective way to do so.

Here's how to troubleshoot common probelms, including when a garbage disposal won't turn on, has a jam, or needs a reset.