Remove Garbage Disposal Drain

You ll need a hammer and screwdriver to get this job done and needle nose pliers are optional for the final step.

Remove garbage disposal drain.

Unplug your garbage disposal so you can work safely. It s safer to scrape off all food scraps into the compost or trash to keep your drains clear. You will then be able to push the sink drain portion up through the sink for removal. Locate the pipe and turn the connector counterclockwise.

Now complete the removal process by pushing up the drain through the sink. Remove the drain pipe it is unlikely there is much water in the drain pipe but place a bucket and a towel underneath the connection between the disposal and drain pipe just in case image 1. Use a putty knife to clean. Make sure to hold the underside of the garbage disposal with your hand while removing.

To remove the snap ring insert a flat head screwdriver under the ring to pry it open and off the flange. By loosening the clamp on the hose you can get enough leverage to remove the hose from the disposal. Some models will unscrew from the sink drain while others might have a snap ring. Usually located near the top of the unit is a drainage port where the dishwasher s drainage tube gets attached.

The one in video has already been unplugged from the power a. It s not uncommon for water to spill out of the pipes as you disconnect them. Use a pipe wrench to carefully loosen then remove the nut securing the drain flange. There may be water in the hose so keep a tub or bucket handy to keep things neat.

You can undo this by using pliers to loosen the nuts making the connection. Remove the sink drain for replacing a garbage disposal with a regular drain firstly you need to remove the nuts that are holding the drain flange. To perform this use a pipe wrench and unbolt the nuts. The trap will be full of water and most likely food waste.

Remove the garbage disposal. Your garbage disposal is also connected to a drainpipe. Place a catch bucket beneath the disposal s drain trap. This is a quick and easy explanation of how to remove a garbage disposal especially a stuck one.

You ll also need a new sink tailpiece the vertical drain pipe directly below the strainer.