How to Replace Hard Wired Garbage Disposal

In this video, I show you how remove your old kitchen garbage disposal and install a new one in its place.
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[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

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[@ltstup]

THANK YOU! I’m a 61 year old woman with MS. I was able to do this by myself, only because of your wonderful instructions. The cost of plumbers are so high. This gives me money to put toward my expensive medicines. You never know who you are helping and why. I found it important to let you know that you’re making a difference! God bless.

[@DiRidpath]

Thank you for this video. I m a 67 year old single woman. Because of this video I was able to remove my hardwired disposal and replace it with a new one by myself. Except....I did have to get my grandson to help me lift the new one up to fasten it. It was pretty darned heavy to hold up there and fasten the ring at the same time.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

This is so great to hear! I am so happy to hear that this video helped you out. Makes me want to keep making videos. You made my day!

[@ernestleo6284]

The HP of the motor has a big bearing on the weight as well as the materials the disposal is made of. In some cases people have used a car jack to lift the unit in place. Whatever works once installed you should enjoy several years of good performance.

[@davidfish5264]

I just finished using this tutorial to take out our old garbage disposal and put in the new one. Your step by step instructions were very helpful. Thank you!

[@jeannemariemiles6725]

Successfully installed a new disposal, thanks to your clear and easy to follow step by step instructions! Thank you very much!😊

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Great to hear! Happy to help!

[@papireed2146]

Thank u so much never knew there was a RESET BUTTON!! U saved me some $$$$

[@craigtaylor3899]

Your Video was AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!! I have looked at videos for almost 2 hrs today, and yours by far is the best. THANK YOU!!!!!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Craig Taylor thank you! Very happy to hear that this helped you out!

[@joefrack1990]

I almost never comment on anything - this is an EXCELLENT instruction video. Thank you for taking the time to put it together.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Thanks for watching!

[@deevee9242]

In case you are wondering if this video is still making an impact on the DIYers, it is! It is exactly what I needed and what I was looking for. I have the confidence to replace my daughter’s garbage disposal. Thanks for such a great video!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Thank you, Dee! That is awesome to hear!

[@ericpatterson88]

Changed my garbage disposal by using your video as a guide today. Straight forward and to the point. Thank you very much!

[@belencoke1539]

Ditto on all your top comments. I agree! I'll be coming back to your videos for all my projects from now on. Thanks so much. I did it all by myself, but only because you walked me through all the steps. Thanks again and keep helping us out. We need you!

[@1955tooltimetim]

Your audio play by play was much more helpful than a musical track like I saw on some other badger 5 videos. Thanks.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Thanks so much!!

[@rjfisher7926]

Thank you. Off to The Home Depot to get my disposal. Would not have attempted going this alone without your excellent tutorial.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Awesome. Thanks for letting me know. Happy to help and thanks for watching!

[@jasontutko3067]

Excellent! Thank you for making such an in depth, step by step, fool proof video! Installation was a breeze ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Jason Tutko thanks so much for the kind words and for watching!!

[@jacknelson1894]

I wondered what that well loved looking allen wrench was for. Thank you for posting this video, you saved us $100+.

[@johncook3002]

This video was very helpful! I was able to replace my garbage disposal without any issues. Thank you for making this video.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@robinmonroe4442]

Hello, I just wanted to send you a huge thank you for your video! I am a 52 year old female who just replaced my garbage disposal with the help of your video. Your video made me feel super comfortable. Thank you again!!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

That is incredible to hear! Thanks so much for letting me know. Actually makes me feel amazing!

[@tram675]

Thank you so much for helping this Chicago Girl change the gable age disposal all by herself. Your video was perfect!! God Bless.

[@tywaniadaniels4561]

You Rock! This was by far the most detailed video for this installation. I installed it myself and I’m so excited because everything works 👍🏽

[@RobertOwenHBHNPC]

3yrs old but absolutely perfect. This made my Saturday chore easy! Thanks!!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

That is awesome to hear! Thanks for letting me know, Robert!! Happy to help!

[@TheKnifed]

Hey, I'm a new subscriber! I recently tried to mimic this in a nursing home while watching the video upside down. They had four wires going into the garbage disposal unit and it looked like a small barbecue grill with the legs on it. I probably don't have a job anymore, it didn't go well.. but, I still sat here through 26 minutes of video because I want to support you!

[@cobrabill1]

Tomorrow I hard-wire a Waste King 3300. The Fixer, you have given me confidence, so bless you, my friend.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Great to hear! Let me know how it goes!

[@cobrabill1]

It was a brutal battle, but the battle was won. The existing switch was a standard on/off underneath the sink next to the disposal. My first action was to swap the switch for a switch/outlet combo so as not to have to modify the Waste King 3300; just plug it in and have it run by the new switch. After I did that I had an open neutral I couldn't figure out--a voltage detector indicated there was current running through any cord plugged into the outlet, but nothing plugged in would run. After I asked an electrician friend how to fix that, he said I'd probably want to go with a GFCI combo switch, but he didn't think such a thing existed and my idea probably would not pass code. So I set about hard-wiring instead. The hardest part was cutting the cord out of this particular disposal model, as others have mentioned around the Internet. There was a very tough rubber strain relief for the cord I ended up Dremel-tooling out bit by bit so the resulting hole wouldn't be mangled and thus would take another strain relief for the new wiring configuration. After some modification of the existing BX housing I was able to get everything installed, and so far, so good. Again, many thanks for the inspiration!

[@sc3597]

Hey I'm a 55 year old woman - and not that women can't do this stuff - but I never had done it in the past, but I changed my first garbage disposal today using your video. Thanks so much, your video was very very precise and detailed (you didn't miss a thing) with all the helpful hints, it was great. Thank you! Good luck with your new house. I bought an old house too. If I can fix things myself, it'll save me loads of money :) Just one thing I'd add for old folks like me - put a box or old phone books underneath the disposal before you unhook it because it's heavy and it'll fall. I put a gallon sized paint can underneath the disposal. It was helpful not only for disassembly but also when I was trying to screw the new one on.

[@mehdikaveh558]

The reset button info saved me. Yours was the first video to talk about the reset button. Thank you 😊

[@juliannejohnson9712]

Your video is awesome. Thanks to your easy to follow instructions and not skipping over even the smallest steps, I was able to replace my wired in garbage disposal. My sweetie is great at many things, but repairs like this are more in my wheelhouse. You made this 55 year old woman feel very accomplished today.

[@ghoulswinnfield4692]

Old video, I know, but still greatly appreciated. This will be a resource for many for as long as you keep it on yt.

[@1luckydog1]

DUDE!! This was the greatest video I have ever watched! Now I will be able to remove and replace the garbage disposal in my friends condo. I am definitely a subscriber now. Can't wait to see what other videos you have done. Great detailed explanation of the step-by-step process needed to do this project. Keep up the good work!

[@SeanBaker]

I replaced my old disposal about a year ago, because the one from the previuos house owner rotted out underneath. I didn't know they could do that! I'm so glad I saved the money and replaced it myself. It was SO easy. Good ol insinkerator swap out. I also had to label my own circuits. Ugh. I have a flex joint, also.

[@victoriasans4859]

Thank you for the video!! It was very well put together and you described everything in just enough detail for me to follow. I was able to replace our hardwired garbage disposal all by myself!

[@donnafabulous6126]

The BEST video for hardwired garbage disposal replacement. So happy I found your channel. Thank you.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Happy to help! Thank you for the kind words!

[@deckgun31]

Thanks. I was struggling with the removal portion. Followed your steps. Popped off like a breeze. 15 mins later, new, working disposal installed. Happy wife, happy life!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Awesome. So happy to hear this helped out! Thanks for watching!

[@doreencarter7545]

ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT! Thank you so much! This step-by-step of removal/installation saved me $250 installation costs! Thank you!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Glad it helped! 😃

[@mandogarcia5248]

Thank you! Great video.

[@susettestone3678]

Absolutely perfect directions. Yes boys... a woman hooked up a hardwire insinkerator. Disposal. No issues perfectly explained and demonstrated.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Awesome! So happy to hear that, Susette! Thanks for watching. I am so glad it helped out!

[@darink300zx]

Our disposal went out over a year ago, and I had been dreading doing it, but after watching this and taking my time, I did it with no issues in a couple hours. Btw, I’ve been binging your videos for a few weeks now since discovering your channel. Great content, delivery, and editing.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Glad that the video helped and thanks for supporting the channel! 😃

[@jasonmiszuk9870]

Just replaced mine thanks to you! Thank you sir

[@justinmelton9178]

I had not one clue about how to replace my garbage disposal. This video made it super easy! Thank you!

[@robertwatson1197]

Thanks for this video. Your detailed step by step instructions were clear and very helpful. The only grief I had was with removing the old disposal, as its attachment system was completely different and that meant the outflow plumbing didn't line up with the new disposal. But I eventually got it sorted out. Thanks!

[@JM-op1kt]

Excellent walk through, made my job 1,000 times easier. Strong work!

[@yesiram8]

Nice video. Good lighting, good editing good camera angles and very informative. So good now I have to do my own garbage disposal...LOL 😂

[@psamuels5314]

Thanks for saving me tons of money. Very detailed!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Thanks, Penny! Very happy to hear this helped you out!

[@manjarrezramon]

This Video was a huge help. Thank you

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Awesome to hear! Thanks for watching!

[@attsealevel]

This was perfect step by step. I changed disposal types, so had to modify dw connector (used flexible joint similar to yours). Thanks a whole lot!

[@BeautyByKaren]

Nice I am pretty confident that I can change a disposal now. Thank you!

[@bravohuey]

Thank you! one and a half minutes of your video saved me tons of time and money! Much appreciated.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Glad it worked out for you and thanks for watching! 😃

[@sundars6992]

2023 Feb 12th, I watched your video and got the job completed in about an hour. It’s my first home and first time replacing the disposal. Great video with all minute details. Good work!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

So awesome to hear! Happy to help. Thanks for watching!

[@sean9604]

GREAT.F’N.VIDEO. Thank you.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Thank YOU!

[@wilb7421]

Great video. Thank you. Great camerawork with the tight spaces!!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Thanks, Wil! Hope the video helped out. Thanks for watching!!

[@krububyogaholic7574]

Thank you …. the snap ring !!!!! Thanks for letting me know about this 😅😅😅

[@ivanwill]

Very, very good detailed video. Thanks for sharing!

[@ibuilddrones9715]

Thanks man you gave all the right advice. Grandmas old disposal said installed in 1998! It was a insinkerator and I honestly don't know how it still ran. The only real problem was the seal had warped and the plastic around it wasn't holding a seal. It only had a small leak. Impressive tutorial straight to the point. First video I found too! Cheers!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Nice! Happy to help out! So you changed out the disposal? Or you haven't done it yet? Just wondering if you used this video to help do the job.

[@truta1262]

This video is clearly instruction. Thanks

[@MJ-re3cc]

YAY!!! I installed new garbage disposal for the first time watching your video!!🙌🙌 Admittedly i did not trust this was same as mine so i read instructions and then watched each portion of your video and you were lined up exactly the same! I will trust you completely next time!!! Running dishwasher to test for leaks. I so freakin happy 😁😁 Thank you thank you!!

[@nayiddiaz6154]

Great video. Will be changing mine out tomorrow morning. Thank you for the great camera work

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Thank you! Hope the video helped!

[@fintan3563]

10/3/23 - Starting from the beginning. PU, that kitchen needs renovated! I’m sure it will be beautiful. (Finding the breaker. I’ve plugged in a sweeper. When the sweeper goes off you have the right one. A radio would work too!) 🤓🤓🤓

[@audreybowles6357]

Another great DIY video Mr. Fixer. Thank you for your attention to detail instructions.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Thanks, Audrey! Hope the video helps out if you ever need to install a garbage disposal! Thanks for watching.

[@audreybowles6357]

@@TheFixerHomeRepair Yes, I will be confidently "reinstalling" my new disposal thanks to you Mr. Fixer!

[@VincentValeriano]

This helped a ton. Thanks.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Very happy to hear that, Vincent! Thanks for watching!

[@loyaltyiskingeastcoastguy905]

Thanks bro a lot of these videos they don't explain it like an instruction book but you got game you should do more videos As Always God Bless 🙏🙏

[@KarlMeyer]

I successfully did this today. This video was exceptionally useful. Thanks!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Great to hear! Happy to help!

[@ov6567]

Thank you for showing. That really helps

[@3MissMiss]

I just bought a new disposal today. I have such a hard time getting anyone to do anything for me so I figured I might give it a try tomorrow after I go buy plumbers putty and clamp connector. It looks doable after watching you do and explain strep by step directions. Thank you for that. I have a few other projects in the make of installing a ceiling fan and a new kitchen light fixture. I'll see if you have a video on that.

[@EKHondaMotive]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Bravo!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 At the risk of sounding like a broken record, your treatment of this job was superb! Thorough, step by step instructions and the workview shots were incredible! Thanks for taking the time to put this together and for sharing with the class!😁 -100

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Awesome to hear! Thanks for letting me know and for checking out the video! I really hope it helped you out!

[@wbarnett9675]

Just finished replacing my disposal. Thanks for the walk through. It was really helpful!

[@joliburs]

Thanks so much for this. Couldn’t have done it without these very clear instructions.

[@LIVEEYES]

Very helpful. Thanks.

[@andrewnash9811]

Thank you for this video! I was hesitant to try this on my own but you showed everything in great detail and explained how easy it really is.

[@MikeJones-kr7zz]

Thought I was getting ready for a replacement when I found this video. Turns out I just needed an allen wrench and the reset button. Thanks.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Awesome! Happy to help!

[@christopherborrelli8816]

Helpful video. Thanks man.

[@optipwr40]

Thank you! I'm a 105 year old woman and I was able to do this myself.

[@stevevankeuren3621]

thank you for this information. saved me alot of money that i dont have

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!!

[@susankwan6229]

Thank you so much for this video. I watched so many of them and yours was the most helpful. I have never done anything related to plumbing or electricity before. With the pandemic, the family is resistant to hiring a plumber to change out a broken and leaking garbage disposal. Mine was completely rusted over so I had to use WD40 and some screwdrivers to get the old disposal out but after I got it out, I followed your video the rest of the way. Thank you, thank you!

[@skyami0830]

Thank you so much! I have never done fixed anything in the home, a complete beginner, but I was able to change my hardwired garbage disposal thanks to you. Great video!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Awesome to hear! Happy the video helped! Thanks for watching!

[@roblund2009]

Thank you for the video! Very helpful.

[@richro1939]

GREAT JOB, EASY TO UNDERSTAND. THANK YOU!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Very happy to help! Thanks for watching!

[@rogers.7429]

Thanks a bunch for the excellent video. I watched it and thought, "I can do this". A couple of tips. A power screw driver makes dismantling the old one much easier. If you're removing a really old unit, the bolts on the discharge pipe are a 3/8" hex head on Insinkerators. They will probably be a bit rusted, use a socket to break them loose. When cleaning out the old putty, a standard tall kitchen trashcan should fit under the sink. It'll catch all the junk that falls down.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Great tips! Thanks for watching!

[@Kris123x]

6 years later and this video still helping people. Just installed my garbage disposal with the help of this video and my father in law. Lol

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Glad it could help!

[@adriannawahl323]

You rock! Thank you so much for your help. I did it all by myself! I haven't turned it on yet though. I'm scared! hahaha

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Thank you for watching!!

[@codyq0987]

very good tutorial. One of the best!

[@motogeeposteveo2164]

Well done!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Thanks a lot! Hope the video helped you out!

[@TheRhoda155]

Awesome video! Thanks for sharing how to do this. 👍🏻

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Thank you!

[@hochbob]

Well done. Thanks for posting.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

+Bob Hochstadt thanks for watching! Hope this helped you out!!

[@user-nk4do6lu3v]

Very good! Very helpful!!!

[@ricktomford5771]

This was excellent!

[@user-bg2yt1rr8q]

Thank you for the detailed instructions, it was my first time changing one out. I will say the hardest part was the snap ring re-install....that was hard to understand completely. I also had pvc directly in my way, so wasn't as easy as sliding in under the sink. Great video, keep it up.

[@toddbernstein3407]

Thank you for posting this video! I wasn't sure I was up to the task of changing out a disposal, but your video made it look so easy. I got it done in no time.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Awesome to hear!! Thanks for watching!

[@dannorman7967]

I watch several videos and I got to say yours is number one thanks for sharing. One thing I did learn is I never punched out the hole for the dishwasher so I don't know how in the hell the water was getting in there all along. But anyways great video

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Thank you for the kind words. Makes me very happy. I'm not sure about you not punching the hole out... maybe you bought a returned disposal and someone luckily already punched it out? You would definitely no if it was blocked up. Anyway. Thanks again for watching!

[@tammycaplinger9749]

I just wanted to say thank you! This was a first for me and I was successful with your help. Thank you again!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Makes me super happy to know that. Thank you for watching!

[@emmanuelbaez81]

Awesome, this video was well explained thank you 👍👍

[@lordofthemookittens]

Thanks! I was able to replace my mount for my garbage disposal!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Glad it could help!

[@bobginther46]

Great video, thanks buddy

[@gmata7458]

Great vid, helped me take care of a project I was putting off for a while

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Awesome. Great to hear!

[@jimstage9205]

Very helpful - used this to install my unit. Much appreciated!

[@justinramon6619]

Great video! Thanks

[@enushalu2548]

Very Nice Video ! Impressive details on step by step. Thank you !

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Thanks for letting me know. I hope the video helped you out!

[@elitehandyman911]

I’m very impressed you were able to fit a stainless sink flange to a cast iron sink. Insinkerator sells a longer flange for porcelain and cast iron kitchen sinks.

[@neilevans6965]

Thanks, this is super helpful! Great camera angles in those tight spots under the sink as well. Much appreciated!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Great to hear, Neil. Happy to help. Thanks for watching!

[@DavidRHolloway]

Very nice job walking us through. I'm confident I can change out my old disposal now. Thanks!

[@pfoster1666]

OK, this is nice. Our garbage disposal just bit the big one. I was reluctant to install a new one myself because of the wiring (it's hard-wired like this one), but now I think I can do it! I may even replace the top flange pieces as well.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Thanks for watching! I hope it went well!

[@Bubblun1]

Thanks so much for this video! I thought mine was broken and while shopping new ones at Home Depot I learned you can use the allen wrench on the bottom to unjam them. I did this when I got home and it freed it up but didn't fix the problem when I flipped the switch to turn on. I was about to give in and buy a new one so I started watching this to learn the install process. Your tip on pushing the red reset button did the trick! I didn't see it when I was under there before and now you saved me $150 or so. Thanks!

[@tnance15]

You the man! Thanks!😁

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

YOU are the man! Thanks for watching!!

[@reneebois128]

Thank you so much for your help!!!!!! You have no idea how much this helped me! Great video!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

This is great to hear! Thanks so much and for letting me know and thanks for watching!