So my current in-sink-erator has stopped working. Flip the switch and it makes a quiet hum, but no turning. I stuck my hand down there (when it's off, of course) and was able to turn the plate the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Garbage disposals come with all kinds of devilry: weird smells, stringent rules on what you can put down them, erroneous urban myths like the ...

While it may not look as flashy as those small smart kitchen appliances on your countertops, the garbage disposal is arguably one of the most important kitchen appliances. You don't think much of it ...

Many American homes utilize a garbage disposal, as they rely on the machine to grind up food scraps. This helps avoid clogged pipes and damaged plumbing. A garbage disposal works by using centrifugal ...

Run cold water down the drain with your garbage disposal for 30 seconds before you run your dishwasher. It will wash away any garbage caught in the disposal; this garbage can get inside your ...

Dear Keith: You should be able to install a new garbage disposal using just basic hand tools even if you are not an experienced DIYer. It can be a job getting the old ...

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 ...