- Service
- Garbage Disposal Installation
- Category
- Drains and sewers
- Where
- Newmarket and nearby York Region
- Booking
- By telephone
Clues that point to garbage disposal installation
- An old disposer that leaks from the body or hums without turning.
- A kitchen renovation with a new sink.
- A wish to reduce food waste going to the bin.
- A disposer that trips its breaker or reset button repeatedly.
Our method, in order
- Check the drain. A disposer increases solids in the line, so the kitchen branch must be clear and properly sloped. If it is sluggish, clearing it comes first.
- Mount the flange. A new sink flange is sealed with putty and fastened to the mounting ring.
- Hang and lock the unit, aligned so the outlet lines up with the trap without strain.
- Connect the dishwasher, knocking out the plug inside the inlet if the dishwasher drains through the disposer.
- Confirm the power. Most units plug into a switched outlet under the sink; wiring changes are done by a licensed electrician.
- Test with running water and look for leaks at every joint.
Bench note
Always run cold water whenever the disposer is on and for several seconds after. Cold water keeps fats solid so they are ground and carried away rather than smeared along the pipe.
Newmarket houses and this job
Homes on the town sewer can use a disposer without concern from the system's side. Homes on a septic system, common around Sharon, Queensville and the rural parts of King and East Gwillimbury, should think carefully. Disposers add solids to the tank, which means more frequent pumping. Our septic care circular covers this.
Sinks on kitchen islands sometimes have little room underneath for a disposer and a trap. We measure the cabinet and drain height before you buy, so the new unit does not crowd the drain.
Things that should never go in
- Grease, oil and fat
- Bones and fruit pits
- Coffee grounds in quantity
- Fibrous stalks such as celery and corn husks
- Pasta and rice in large amounts
Booking an installation
Call us with the model you have chosen, or ask our advice on size and features. We also handle dishwasher hookups on the same visit.
Phoned-in questions
Will a disposer clog my drain?
Used properly, with plenty of cold water and the right foods, it should not. Grease and fibrous food are the usual troublemakers.
Do I need a special outlet?
Most disposers use a standard switched outlet. If one is not present, an electrician should add it.