Garbage Disposals

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Garbage Disposal Cleaning Tips

Banish sink stink with a little help from your freezer.

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3 Common Garbage Disposal Issues and How to Fix Them

They're very helpful when they're working properly.

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What You Can and Can't Put Down Your Garbage Disposal

Just because it's a disposal doesn't mean it's for trash.

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DIY Garbage Disposal Refreshers

Make these homemade garbage disposal refreshers using ingredients from your very own pantry.

How Do I Snake a Clogged Garbage Disposal Drain?

Learn the right way to snake a garbage disposal.

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What is a Trash Compactor and How Do They Work?

A trash compactor cuts down on waste.

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5 Causes of a Garbage Disposal Leak

It may or may not be coming from where you think.

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How a Garbage Disposal Works

With proper care, a garbage disposal should last several years.

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7 Tips for Getting Rid of Garbage Disposal Odor

The garbage disposal might get rid of waste, but unfortunately it holds on to smells.

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10 Things That Should Never Go in a Trash Compactor

In order for your trash compactor to work properly, there are many items that should never go in it.

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Garbage Disposal Troubleshooting

There are many reasons that your garbage disposal may not be performing at a premium level.

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How to Reset a Garbage Disposal

A garbage disposal reset stops the motor if it's blocked.

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Garbage Disposal: Repair and Info

Your garbage disposal gets some heavy duty use. Here's how it works and what to do when it doesn't.

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How to Replace and Plumb a Home Grinder Pump

Old systems can get gunked up.

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How to Remove Broken Glass from a Garbage Disposal

Small pieces will not harm your disposal.

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How to Prevent a Clogged Garbage Disposal

Clogged garbage disposals mainly result from food waste lining the walls of the waste line.

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Garbage Disposal Plumbing

Bad plumbing can clog your drains.

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How to Replace a Garbage Disposal Splash Guard

A garbage disposal splash guard is hard to replace.

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How to Replace a Garbage Disposal Air Switch

Get that disposal back to work grinding.

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How to Install a Grinder Pump System

Before you can install a grinder pump system for your house sewage, you'll need to get permission.

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How to Sharpen Garbage Disposal Blades

A garbage disposal can be a helpful household appliance when it is working properly.

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How to Remove a Screw Stuck in the Garbage Disposal

Removing a screw stuck in the garbage disposal may be challenging and a bit messy but it can be done.

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How to Clean Grease out of a Garbage Disposal

A garbage disposal can be a very helpful tool when trying to get rid of food waste in your kitchen.

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How to Remove the Impeller of a Trash Pump

The trash pump is normally used to remove the waste water.

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How to Easily Remove a Trash Compactor

A trash compactor is an appliance that is installed in your kitchen cabinetry.

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How to Clean and Freshen Your Garbage Disposal

A dirty garbage disposal can create a horrible stench.

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5 Tips for Removing a Garbage Disposal Flange

A garbage disposal flange is the part of the unit that connects it to the underside of the sink drain.

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How to Repair a Trash Compactor

What's wrong with your trash compactor could include anything from a breaker to internal parts.

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How to Build an Incinerator

Recycling isn't the only solution to managing your waste.

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3 Common Grinder Pump Problems

Not all grinder pump problems can be solved by DIYers, but learn how you can prevent issues.

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How to Clean a Rusty Garbage Disposal

Clean a rusty garbage disposal in four steps with two household ingredients.