Why you should eliminate Garbage Disposal unit and How to do it
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- Опубліковано 19 бер 2015
- The dirty stinky garbage disposal unit is the main reason your pipes keep getting clogged and the unit is also bad for septic systems, here is how to eliminate it and make more room under your sink. Save on the power bill also
We removed the bacteria factory very easily with your help and only one trip to the Home Depot. Thank you!
For all you DIY'ers suggest you apply contact paper to the that inside portion of you base cabinets that have plumbing.
Run it up 2" above the base all around.
Has saved my A$$ and cabinets many a time from leaky fittings.
Thanks for the video. That´s exactly the job I need to do. You have saved me at least one trip to Home Depot.
Thank you so much for this!!! As a new homeowner I was wondering how to get rid of mine and you're gentle encouragement is so nice! Going to home Depot tomorrow 💪🏾💪🏾
Thanks Ray Romano
lol, I hear that a lot.
I kept seeing clips of everybody loves Ray when I heard your voice.
I was thinking
the same thing! Lol
@@bravovonmuller3149 they call me and my brother Hank Hill😂
Replace sink and faucet will your at it good lord
Thank you so much! Been struggling for an hour to get the darn thing out. Bless you, kind sir!
just to let you know.. your video helped me all throughout the removal of my disposal. from the beginning to end. i had a hard time removing the unit from the collar though. i think it was rusted out. but i did it! and put in the straight drain with no problems! thank you very much for uploading this
Garbage disposal smelled like death !!! Glad you helped me get rid of it. Thanks !!!
How mine smells and it doesn't work. The owner never answers, so I'll do it myself. I hope I don't mess up.
Fuck garbage disposers!!! The real truth is disposers are totally nasty.
You forgot about the dishwasher host connection...
Thank you so much!! You helped me so much. My dad lives in another city so he can't come help me to let me know if I'm doing it right. With your video I did all byself with success. Even my dad was impressed..😆
Thanks for posting how to get rid of the clamp assembly on the sink! The other videos just tell us how to reinstall another disposal but not how to get rid of the whole thing! It was so simple once we knew how!
I know right. I just wrestled with the disposal flange for 15 minutes before I watched. Saw that little ring and came off in a second.
@@Snowy0123 was it the Thangy?
@@Laffy1345 it was the thingamajig next to the doohickey..
What happened to the dishwasher's 7/8" hose at 4:22? It totally disappeared at the end of the projects at 7:28 without a mentioning of what had been done with it.
It seems that it got replaced with a long white hose at 8:41 , but it is not clear where it ends.. did you figure it out?
there are pvc pipe products that have a branch-off for the dishwasher drain hose, you buy the entire pipe and it attaches to the new sink drain where the garbage disposal is removed. Then it has a little opening on the side for the dishwasher hose.
I would remove a Badger any day of the week I have lived in 4 states, 3 of which the houses had badgers. Each badger has been junk and they are loud. If your going to have one spend a little extra and get a better model. I don't blame you for removing it. I just removed the latest badger as it ruptured. Went back with no disposal we will see how it goes. Kept my dishwasher though.
Garbage disposals are a fucking pain to deal with all the time. It's better to have a kitchen sink without a disposal and start composting your food scraps to turn into fertilizer.
This video saved my butt thank you very much. I couldn't figure out how to get that clamp off of the sink. God bless you brother
“You can definitely do this” I needed to hear that 😭😭😭
I just did this job this morning. The son-in-law said it was old and noisy, and was leaking water into a pail underneath it. I had to buy a few 1-1/2” pipe fitting and a short length of pipe. It took me about 1/2 hour to get it done.
Just wanted to say thank you!! for this excellent video. With your encouragement, I just went ahead and did this myself :-)
Thanks for the tips & motivation 👍🏼
If you need the dishwasher hose attachment pipe, be sure to get that part too!
Thank you so very much! God Bless You!!!
Thanks for the video, it really helped!
Another reason why you should remove your garbage disposal is: the County Extension agent told me that all kinds of pests like those tiny flies and gnats we get in our houses like to breed on the underside of the blades in a garbage disposal. It's impossible to ever clean those parts of the garbage disposal. They maintain an oozing, slimy pus on the underside of those blades which is a breeding ground for all sorts of vermin - larvae of flies of all kinds and moth larvae. Garbage disposals are a health hazard.
I would prefer composting over a garbage disposer!!!
My family used have a old InSinkErator garbage disposal in our kitchen sink it was installed in the 1960s and it died in April 1993 so we had a dead disposal in our sink for 15 years and it caused our sink to be clogged up constantly. We also discovered a leak underneath our sink in May 2005 so we had a bucket and our old dish pan under the sink to catch the dripping water. In July 2008 we had a plumber come to our house to remove the garbage disposal and replaced it with straight piping so we now have a regular drain in our kitchen sink and we decided to start composting our food waste. I think composting is a lot better for the environment and it's eco friendly!!!
Max for three years you had a leaky pipe?whats wrong with you?
I think parts of the garbage disposal rusted out causing the pipes to leak.
Max Passa he didn't ask why you had a leak, he asked why you let it leak
Where did you put the dishwasher hose into the drain? Good video. I'm getting rid of mine this weekend. I never used it anyway and it sprung a leak.
Thanks man this was a big help.
Always buy disposer with stainless grinding componets ,cheaper ones had a cast iron shredder ring that rusted allowing larger pieces of food to fall into drain pipe that should have been ground up, also always use cold water as this helps solidify any grease to be ground up.
Where did you use the Teflon tape?
Where did the dish washer drain hose go?
Bartenders secret is best non toxic clenser I have ever used for everything!
Great video! Just what I was looking for! Unfortunately you missed out the difficult bit: removing the o-ring and metal sink insert , which in my case is rock-solid. I hope brute force works, otherwise I ‘m in trouble!!
Did you get it done? I think I have to call someone! 😫
Those are filthy, dirty things! I hate them!!! 😾
Man i had my disposer hooked and replaced it but now have 2 traps and they go into a Y fitting. Im thinking about connecting the left side to the other side to flow into 1 trap and then capping the side of the Y pipe it runs into. Its alreadt bad enough i have that flex accordian style pipe once i replaced the disposer piping. The sink drains slow with all those obsticles.
Best video explanation ever 👏👏
What about the air gap line? Do you still need one without a garbage disposal
The best part is reading the content creator’s response to criticism in the comment section. 😆. Funny guy.
I was a plumber for 47 years and did mostly service and most people do not know the correct way to use the use the disposal.
for people who have dishwashers. you need to change one of those vertical plastic pipes that attach to the sink drain. just go to homedepot and find one with a dishwasher attachment
what did you do with the wiring from the garbage disposal. If I want to keep it attached to the switch, what must be done with the other end to be safe and legal?
Great video. Helps everyone to get rid of that nasty Garbage disposal technology which is worth only to build up bacteria in your sink. It smells like..**it...yucky. Anyways I'm going to try..... Good luck with more helpful videos and next time try to add more light to your videos. Thanks..👌👌✌️✌️👍👍
Just removed mine today thanks to you.
Thanks for this video. But what happened to the drain hose for the dish washer? I didn't see that you attached that to the new pipes.
Thank you! Sincerely!
I've had garbage disposals in every home for 30 years. Never once had a clogged pipe.
I have had garbage disposals in my homes too and often my pipes get clogged. Check and mate!
@@jimlovesgina because your garbage disposals were trash. Buy a quality disposal. Stop being a cheap ass.
I think a lot of people also don't know how to properly use a disposal. They drop everything down there. Also they probably don't run some cold water after using it allowing the water to carry all that grinded food. And they probably rinse with hot water which just makes oil and grease pile up down the pipes once it cools.
Thanks !!!
Ok. Wait. What's the technical term i'd search for when looking for the collar that turns it from a large disposal hole to a small, regular sink hole?
This is just an opinion. I've built homes in the country, with septic systems for years. My house is over 20 years old with a disposal, and never had a clogged pipe, and never have had to have my septic tank pumped down. I also have many neighbors that have never had issues. This has been argued for years, but it may or may not happen. Nothing wrong with disposals.
Cajun9000 i guess to each his own. my house is 118 years old. i bought it a year ago and i hate my disposer. i never had clogs with regular drains. my disposer is always jammed or clogged. i just want to wash dishes without problems. i have no time for clogged sinks. my mother had one and she loved it. im going to remove it after i figure out how to do it. im glad you like yours. maybe im doing something wrong when i use it.
agreed. I do understand the argument as to why they can be bad for septic systems but our house is 33 years old and never had an issue. We get the septic system checked and pumped every 3-5 years...tank and drain field are working great. I think the key is to not 'abuse" the system. We throw the majority of scraps in the trash and the only things going in the disposal are the small pieces that don't make it into the trash. I know people who pretty much ram a three course meal down their disposal every night...I imagine they are setting themselves up for trouble...
Most metro areas now offer 'green bins' for recycling and encourage homeowners to recycle all greens/compostable material in this manner as it reduces the load on municipal septic water treatment plants. Today my expensive & seldom used garbage disposal is on its way to Craigslist and hopefully a new owner. A new LED lightbar will replace it and provide illumination for this former 'dark hole'.
People withOUT disposals have way more clogs because they let shit go down their drains.
@@vitaminb4869 no. People without disposal throw food in the garbage bag
What if you don't want to take out your dishwasher? how do you hook it up?
What did you do with the hose from the dishwasher?
Had the same question.
That’s what I’m here to ask also
Solitaire427 if you go to a plumbing supply there is a pipe with a little pipe angled to the side where you connect the dishwasher hose, instead o just a straight pipe.
Very nice to see there are still smart people still left in the world…garbage disposals are junk..so glad I got rid of mine as soon as I moved in smelled like sewage all the time!
Nice and clean without the garbage disposer.
What would be the average charge to remove a garbage disposal to regular Plumbing
Isn't it better to get completely organized BEFORE you make the video (rather than make mistakes)? Also, is it good advice to scratch/clean porcelain using a steel screwdriver... and more? Just asking.
You would fit in perfect in Hollywood.., Perfectionists who sit around judging the Perfect Woman, After Cosmetic surgery ;)
What the dishwasher hose what did you do with that?
You keep saying " first thing you want to do"... but totally missed the actual " first thing you should do!" TRIP THE BREAKER AND UNHOOK THE WIRING!!!!!
I did not work on any live wires.., This is just Basic Plumbing.
@@bravovonmuller3149 Well you should just state that in the beginning! I'm well aware of doing that but many people aren't. They follow these videos to the "T".
Did yo take out the dish washer too? You didn't connect the drain hose for it.
+blu bla blee johnson Yes I took the Dishwasher out to save money on electricity.
Bravo Von Muller ur cheap DW doesn't use that much electricity.
every penny counts..
But what to do if you need to reattach the dw drain hose?
:(
Dreamingrightnow you buy the pipe with inline for the dishwasher. It's pretty much the same thing but comes with an attachment inline for the hose to clamp back on.
what do you do with that black hose
hello i know this is an old video but will this work on stainless steel sink as well
Yes
BVM, what did you connect your dishwasher pipe to? hmmmm...
I don't use the dishwasher, so I did not hook it up
Count on me as a new subscriber👍🏼
so glad i found this. i bought my first house a year ago after renting for 30 years. i have a garage disposer now. i ABSOLUTELY HATE IT! its always jammed or it stops altogether. or its clogged. i just want to wash dishes without any problems. im taking it out altogether.
You can always get rid of your garbage disposal and just replace it with straight piping.
What do i do with dishwasher hole? And where did the electric wire go?
Buy a sink hole cover. It's like a screw with a nut 🔩 that you tight from under the sink
I didn't see any mention of taking care of the electrical connections
Just unplug the unit, like unplugging a toaster.
@@bravovonmuller3149 Older garbage disposal installations were hard-wired into the home's electricity. There was not a separate outlet under the sink.
I agree with you. Garbage Disposals brakes despite if you use them or not. We plan to eliminate our Disposal. It would be helpful for our project if you provide a parts list, dimensions, prices and where to buy.
now do one about the dishwasher. those things are fucking useless too.
I call my dishwasher my wife
Tony Richards uh ohh! lol
Please remove all connected pipes first.
Actually remove power supply first
It's not as simple as he makes it, my plastic pipes are rotten on them . Get w d 40 !
I added an LED undersink light bar to illuminate this 'black hole' and plugged it into the old 'switched' garbage disposal receptacle. Now one can finds things under the sink quickly and/or identify any source of leaks/cleaning agent spills. Food trays make for handy catch-alls under the sink.
Thank you for this EXCELLENT suggestion. My disposal was hardwired into the wall, so I don't have a receptacle, so not sure if I can install the LED undersink light bar. Still this is an awesome tip for illuminating the "black hole"!!
Hello I am getting rid of my garbage disposal and noticed the other tube connected to the top portion of the garbage disposal. It just disappears in the video, can anyone explain?
It's probably a dishwasher drain hose. Read the dishwasher's manual to see how it should be connected. An air gap is usually required. i.stack.imgur.com/fzRjZ.jpg
I just removed mine, but I am a little concern of what happens when some small pieces of food went down the sink? would the food accumulate in the trap and clog the sink? thanks
Put a cheap screen insert in the sink drain, you can buy them at 99 cent store cheap. The screen will catch all big stuff 😁
@@bravovonmuller3149 Thanks for your prompt response. I have one came with the new strainer, but it gets clogged easily when I am washing the dishes ,causing the sink to be filled with dirty water, I end up removing it. But the question still stands : what happens when some small pieces of food went down the sink? would the food accumulate in the trap and clog the sink?
Most Chunks will pass thru the pipes to the sewer but again it is IMPORTANT to keep cleaning out the metal screen in the sink drain and keep the food in the Garbage can instead of the sink. Using a paper towel to rub the food off the plates and into the Garbage can goes a long way to keeping the sink clean of food.
@@bravovonmuller3149 hmm.. good to know, I guess it is not going to be easy, because I cut and wash a lot vegetables, some pieces stick to the cutting board, it only wash away with water. Thank you :)
I have a dual sink, the side without disposal have never been clogged. This was when I realized I don't need a disposal on the other side either.
Where did you put the washer hose?
Mine was really on there...
What's a track home?
A corporation buys a large tract of land (20+ acres) and builds all the house to look the same.., a factory cookie cutter operation and the New Idiot service industry workers borrow money (for 30 years) from a Evil Bank to buy the sub-par built home, (Cheaply built Track home).
Use a used one to match that dirty sink
Thumbs up.
Did not show how to remove the disposal! Did I miss something??🤔
Yea, mine broke!
getting rid of ours! That smelly thing has stunk up my kitchen for 20 years, even with just table scraps and regular cleanings. I'm over it. Good riddance!
Ray Romano is that you???
lol.., undercover ;)
Isn't the main culprit people that put food in garbage disposals? Clean your plate scraps off in your trash can. Then any small parts wash down the disposal. Without disposal, your just washing small particles left on dishes down the drain?
I would rather have a dishwasher in my kitchen and a kitchen sink without a garbage disposal. I would get my dishes washed in the dishwasher and I would just have a strainer over the sink drain.
That's generally how it's done in Middle Europe.
It is not true. First you need grinded waste food to feed the bacterias in your septic tank. Second, any un-filtered waste food should be grinded down before it fell into the drain pipe. Disregard of what, the grease got into the pipe will clog up the drain pipe, not necessary the waste food from the garbage disposal will clog up the pipe. I only use the garbage disposal to clean up whatever fell into the garbage disposal after washing dishes. Just make sure to clean up the drain pipe few times a year. Eliminate the garbage disposal or not is your personal choice, but it is not the best.
What method would u reccommend to clean up the drain pipe?
very poor video....also, you must be a magician! You made the dishwasher drain disappear! What happened to it??
Hate that thing. It's just a breeding ground For roaches and diseases.
Just clogs your pipes lol. In this day and age who the hell gets rid of a disposal?? Whats next the dishwasher??
Just clogs your pipes lol. In this day and age who the hell has got a disposal??
Disposals are nasty things, and EVERYONE I know only use dishwashers as dish storage cabinets.
Wouldn't it be simpler just to unplug it and not use it.
If it does not run every so often it will get plugged up.
Replace the garbage disposal, just don't use it. If you happen to put your house on the market, prospective buyers won't think your an idiot. I 'm not sure where you get your data, but I think larger pieces of debris would be harder to clear. Good for the environment? Why? Explain your "logic" please.
Only someone who can appreciate the word "Minimalist" would understand.., study the word and understand that PAIN and SUFFERING comes from WANTS and DESIRES.., what are your Desires ?
@@bravovonmuller3149 My desire is that you explain your logic. By deflecting, it makes me think that you have none. My question has NOTHING to do with minimalism... nothing. What that has to do with "being better for the environment" is beyond me. Again, please explain your logic, and please stick to the point. Thanks.
Actually it has everything to do with "Minimalism" getting rid of unneeded STUFF and that goes for all the Cheap Nic Nac's that clutter up Houses and saving money and getting back to the basic.., like when people used to have Gardens. Back in the 1960's when Americans had Gardens, they didn't need a Garbage Disposal and all that extra food could be used outside in a Compost.
Garbage disposals are the dumbest invention ever! Nothing but problems all the time. They must have been invented by plumbers to keep them in business.
His instructions were HORRIBLE. He was also just rambling while doing the work without explaining - OMG
A Kardashian Reality TV Show Watcher.., lol !
Get rid of your home. Live in a tree
No don't get rid of it turn it on turn the water on very very hot and that's where do you dispose of your old engine oil
one reason to eliminate garbage disposal: you will not pay taxes anymore for the disposal....
I do hope you are not being serious. Taxes for an in-sink garbage disposal? That makes no sense at all. Where do you live? What goes in the disposal goes either in your your septic tank, or municipal sewer system. It would be rather difficult to differentiate the exact contents of the wastewater coming from your home by the time it even hits the street, let alone by the time it gets to the wastewater treatment plant. I think sewage charges are caculated from a formula based on the amount of overall water you use anyway.
I have great doubts about the possibilities of any authority who has figured out a way to specifically tax someone's septic system. My mother lives in rural SC. She has a septic system, but pays a flat county tax for her property.
Save on power bill. Ha
Thank you for this great video!!! Exactly what we were looking for!!! Your awesome!!!
Best video explanation ever 👏👏