Q. After dinner, I rinsed off the dishes in the sink like I always do, and flipped the switch for the garbage disposal to grind the food scraps. The garbage disposal was not working. How can I fix the ...

Q. After dinner, I rinsed off the dishes in the sink like I always do, and flipped the switch for the garbage disposal to grind the food scraps. The garbage disposal was not working. How can I fix the ...

January 8, 2015 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Garbage disposals wear out over time, and can also break or clog when you throw the wrong stuff in. Replacing a ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. Garbage disposals can be relatively cheap kitchen appliances that save time and help eliminate waste, but they can become a major problem if they stop ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. A garbage disposal can be a useful, small luxury item that helps get rid of waste and saves you time. However, if your garbage disposal is leaking, ...

Q: My garbage disposal has stopped working, and I think it needs to be replaced. Can you recommend a replacement that is easy to install? A: Are you sure it needs to be replaced? At least half the ...

Derek Walczak is a licensed general contractor located in Ipswich, MA. Together with his wife and business partner, Lisa, Derek owns and operates Walczak Design and Build, a design-build collaborative ...

If you are wondering how to fix a garbage disposal that makes an odd hum, leaks, backs up, drains slowly, or does nothing when you flip the switch, try the reset button on the bottom of the disposal.

Q: My daughter dropped a spoon in our old garbage disposer, so we have to replace it. Is installing a garbage disposer a typical do-it-yourself project, and what are the steps to replace one? A: An ...

Dear James: With three children, my old garbage disposal gets a good workout. After 10 years, it finally gave out. Is this something that I can replace myself? If so ...