How to install a garbage disposal 

This is singlehandedly the best tutorial for replacing a garbage disposal system for wannabe handymen!!! I did not even have to unfold the user manual! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

This video was super helpful for re-doing a botched installation. Thank you!

There are several videos on RU-vid explaining how to install a garbage disposal. Once I found this video, I deleted all the others because you are so thorough and show all parts of the process from electrical to replacing the sink connector. It's the only video that explains it all and I needed that. Thanks so much for taking the time to make this very instructional video for us.

Great video! This is a perfect example of how when you break a project down into small, easy-to-follow steps, a task that many would find daunting becomes very approachable.

Thank you for sharing your video, I am a single mother and after watching the video, I had confidence to try to attempt this project on my own. I followed your steps as I watched and pausing as I worked on mine. I wouldn't have attempt it on my own if you hadn't done this video. I did it, I'm so happy. Thank you, thank you.

This is one of the great video about installing garbage disposal unit from scratch to finish. I watched several videos on this but they are not as detailed as this video. Thank you for patiently explaining all the tips in detail with such close up video and I was surprised at one point you were redoing the step again to explain or show the video with close up shots to explain it with more clarity. Thank you so much for your time and patiently explaining all the steps and this helped me replacing my dead garbage disposal unit with a new one. Nice to see your little one helping you complete the video at the beginning and end and he is cute :)

Best Insinkerator installation video that I've seen! He took the time to show you exactly what he was doing and why. Thankyou.

You are amazing! I was so confused with the whole installation and I wanted exactly the whole thing you showed and about that ring fixing back on and you showed it twice. Being a good teacher you knew exactly what I'd be so confused about. Thank you kind sir. You're an awesome teacher!

Thank you for putting such an excellent video on RU-vid! Your video was perfect for replacing a garbage disposal!! I am in my 60's and I replaced my garbage disposal today without any problems thanks to your great video!! If you would have asked me a few years ago if I could do something like that, I would have looked at you like something was wrong with you!! But with people like you that put such excellent videos out there for people to watch, I am learning how to do almost all repairs for myself!!

Thank you so much. My folks are 90 and I noticed a puddle under their sink. The GDisposal was leaking like a shower head. I pulled it out, went to Lowes, purchased a 1 horse powered sinkerator badger quiet model, and put it in in-less than 1 hour all thanks to you. I was a handy man in my later years and put a few in but it’s been 10 years or so. Your lesson was superb. Keep them going and thanks again.

This is a terrific video for so many reasons: 1 he’s a plumber, so he knows what he’s talking about, he shows you over and over again so that you don’t miss any details, the lighting is great, and the camera angles are up close and clear. This video has given me confidence to try it myself. AND I subscribed.

Hands Down The Most Helpful Garbage Disposal Video There Is! Thanks For Explaining The Process To The Public

This is the best installation video I’ve ever seen. You showed every step.

I installed my very first garbage disposal just by watching this video. This video was a life saver! Thank you so much!!

I have watched a variety of "How to " videos and you did a very thorough explalnation , including useful tips and the filming was easy to see and the audio was clear. I would highly recommend your videos to anyone . Thanks fof all your effort!!

I was super hoping that someone showed how to get that ring back on. And you showed it twice! You rock! Thank you!!

This is the best how -to video I've seen. The lighting and camera work allow you to see everything and every small step is shown and explained!

GREAT video. Love the little details thrown in - such as open part of the ring away from where your holding it to put it on and actually showing the putty application . It's little tips like that that really seperate your video from so many others. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this.

Your video is great! I am a retired lady and I changed out mine with no problem. It wasn't too heavy either. I lined up the areas you mentioned and used the tool provided to tighten it up. THANK YOU!!!

This is the best DIY video I've ever seen. I like some of his tips. I'm 72 years old and just had knee surgery a little over two weeks ago so the tire jack worked like a charm for me when I mounted the unit. BTW that ring was a real pain.

I watched several videos before attempting this DIY and yours was by far the best! Appreciated the tips and how you patiently took the time to show the close ups of what you were explaining. Thank you for taking the time to demonstrate and posting this video.

Thanks for the AWESOME video!! First time to replace a garbage disposal. I replaced my garbage disposal/basket without any problems. Your step by step installation guide that highlighted the 'tricky' spots was invaluable. I watched your video and completed the install without reading the instructions.

Greatest and most informative video on installing a sink/garbage disposal that I have found. You can tell that he is a real professional at his trade. Also if the plumbing business goes south, he would make a dang good cameraman. Excellent video. Thanks!

I just want to say thank you I've been stressing out over the garbage is also not working. I have nobody else to help me I went ahead and watch the video a couple of times and I dared myself to go buy the stuff and redo it myself, thank you so much for putting up videos like this. May God-bless you and your family

I had looked at several bad videos before coming across this one. This showed me everything I needed to know. Great job explaining the complete job. As an FYI, I was able to upgrade from a Badger 5 (1/2 HP) with a BADGER 900 (3/4 HP) without having to make any plumbing modifications. Some viewers might want to know that.

I watched both videos you produced on garburator installation. Very thorough and easy to follow. Thanks.

This was one of the best DIY videos I have ever seen. Nice job. I watched it and then removed my old one and installed the new one without even looking back at it again. There are a couple tricky tips and he showed you exactly how to resolve and included some troubleshooting. Everything was just exactly enough to do the job right. He did not show in detail how to reconfigure the PVC drain pipes (he has another video he referenced) but even there he told me enough to figure it out anyway. Great job!!!!

Thanks for a great DIY video! I'm in the middle of installing an Insinkerator 1/2H Badger 500. The disposal was so rusted it finally froze up. It was starting to split the motor casing from the expanding rust. I had a difficult time trying to remove the split ring from the sink and rest of the pieces. Wound up using a sawzall. Once I cut the split ring, the rest of the pieces fell off in my hand. Sheeesh, what a pain! finish the rest tomorrow. Thanks again for a clear video. Nice lighting and good camera work.

Thank you for sharing your professional expertise in the changing the garbage disposal. It helped a lot.

This was a very helpful video for installing a new insinkerator badger, thank you so much. There was no white cord on the plugin cord, but here i learned that it had to be the ribbed one. It works fine now.

this is pretty good; 2 tips: -when putting the mount back up, MAKE SURE you have the screws in correctly. duh, right? nope. if you don't do this but once every ten years, and the screws have fallen out, or been taken out...don't ask me how I know. -use some masking tape to temporarily hold the mount under the sink. -you can then easily use both hands to spread the retainer ring and put it into place....a lot easier than futzing with a screwdrive.

Enjoyed your approach to replacing worn disposal. Best of luck to you and family. I'm sure your customers appreciate you professional plumbing skills.

9 Stars video (out of 9), awesome guy, extremely efficient teacher and intelligent. Unbelievably clear and skilled. I'm positively shocked.

Just wanted to express my appreciation for a simple YET well done tutorial for replacing a garbage disposal. The minor details (for example: using a screwdriver to remove or install the metal ring and hammer and screw driver to open) gives your video/tutorial a more genuine feel. Keep up the good work; hopefully you'll benefit with future videos. Looking forward to see more. Take care

Thank you so much. You were the third video I ran across and my favorite by far. Whoever installed my previous one didn't have the disposal bolted down correctly so when I was trying to get it out. The whole assembly would turn. Just needed a clear sanity check to make sure I wasn't the problem. Definitely gave me some piece of mind putting the electrical back in to see you do it first.

Excellent instructions. Liked the phone book stacking comment. As it turned out, a small hydraulic jack worked well. Thanks for an excellent presentation.

I just wanted to thank you posting this really informative step by step video. My wife had me install a new disposal today and was amazed at the great job I did. Now problem now is she has other projects line up for me now.

Great instructional video! Very informative and also quite entertaining...for a plumber! JK "Phone books? Who has phone books?" Seriously though, this is THE VIDEO TO WATCH if you are attempting to replace your disposal for the first time. He walks you through each step and most important of all, you're never left wondering if he knows what he's talking about. Its very apparent he does this for a living and he does it very well! Thanks for the video!!

I successfully replaced my garbage disposal today. I could not have done it without your video assistance. Your tips and insights were especially helpful. My wife thanks you and I appreciate you making me look good in her eyes (she was doubtful I could pull it off). Bill

Thank you for your time and sharing your knowledge with us. We really need it. Bless you and your dear ones.

Thank you!!! Your tip on pressing the reset button did the trick. I was so bummed I was going to have to call a plumber to install a new garbage disposal. I was to the point that I was going to try to install it myself. Makes a girl feel good that she fixed a problem her self.

Thank you so much !! You made my life so easy replacing my garbage disposal. The way you explained everything to the T. Thank you again .

What a great video. Thank you for teaching us how to do it. You are a generous man and God will bless you for what you are doing for others.

Awesome video! By the far the best I have seen was able to install myself!

Thank very much sir! Just finished replacing my defective unit leaking from bottom. You are very appreciated for this tutorial video!

Thanks for the vid. Mine started leaking last night, got a direct replacement this morning and took me about an hour replacing it. Didn't mess with the ring portion of it, just a direct swap. Oh, and used a car jack with two boards to hold it up.

Terrific, explained everything in detail to replace the garbage disp.

Thanks! This video helped a lot with disposal replacement. I'm not sure I could have done it without this kind of video instruction. Thanks again!

This video was a lifesaver. Doing my own garburator replacement during this pandemic. Getting it on and off the hanging device was tough until I saw how you did it. Thanks.

Geat job!! Thank you! Please consider including the average cost of the new disposal and what labor costs could be if you don't install it yourself. Cute child!! Your Teaching and details like a useful way to hold your arm to support the unit while connecting it. Extremely a-z without fluff! Great job! Hope you do many more.

Mr. Danny, I must say you are one of the best out there with DIY videos. Were you ever a teacher? You sure have a great teacher vibe. Very soft spoken, like you are grabbing the hand of the knowledge seekers and educating them step by step. I really enjoyed your video.. Salam, peace to you from your Muslim fan.

Thank you so much for this!! I replace our disposal (against my husband's recommendation to hire it done). Previous disposal was not installed completely into the "snapped in" position and therefore had rusted the ring to the flange. After a bit of CLR and a toothbrush and good ole elbow grease, I was able to complete the installation on my own! Thank you!

I watched so many videos on installing this little thing and you get 100%, the best of them all. Your instruction was on point and I had that thing on in no time...thank you so much for sharing you made my work time a breeze

Nicely explained. I installed my garbage disposal today after watching your video and I subscribed. Your son is so cute!!!

I was looking how to repair one, and learning of the little manual spin hole on the bottom was a life safer for me. Thanks a ton! (RIP tiny spoon!)

Excellent video; Clear Photography, nice pace and easy to understand description. A great job all around. Thank you for a professional job done here.

Very well done. Good camera work, complete description and execution. Thanks.

excellent video. you have ( by far) the most thorough, complete and detailed install instructions on youtube. yes the flange can be tricky. BUT critical!.when leaking! Your video work and the fact that you took the time to repeat "tricky" steps(installing then uninstalling and doing the install again!). You have a great future as a tech instructor. Keep up the excellent work! God Bless you for taking the time to help your "plumbing challenged" fellow human beings.

DANNY, GREAT VIDEO!!!Thank you for all your hard work!!! AMAZING TUTORIAL 👉🏼 HOW YOU WENT BACK AND SHOWED EACH STEP IN DETAIL WITH THE CAMERA, STEP BY STEP NOT MISSING A BEAT. 👏🏼/ I DNT HAVE WIRING OR PLUGS WITH MINE. ITS WORKING AND I JUST BOUGHT ONE 3 YEARS OR EARLIER, BUT ALREADY ITS LEAKING, HAD NO IDEA UNTIL THE SMELL. IM GONNA HAVE TO SEE IF ITS LOOSE OR IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, I WIPED AROUND TOP WHERE THE BRACKET AND TEETH WERE, AND HAD THIS BROWN YUK MAN LIKE SEWER SMELL. I DUNNO MAN. DANNY GREAT CAMERA WORK AND SHOWING EXACTLY WHAT IS WHAT AND WHERE IT GOES. INCREDIBLE VIDEO. THANKS AGAIN MAN. 👍🏼..

You are the best. took me less than an hour to replace mine. Many blessings

this is the best video you ever watch on how to replaced garbage disposal..five star

Thank You very Much. This video was done perfectly. I had to replace my Garbage Disposal and You made me feel at ease and explained everything perfectly. Thank You

Thanks so much. This was a life saver to be able to do it myself. Great flow of instructions and even everything we might come across. This has made my day and my family. Hard press on money so not having to pay for someone is a godsend.

Excellent plumber and class A mechanic.

Thank you so much! By far the best how-to video I have seen. The details are what makes the difference. It is clear you are a master of your trade!

This video made it a lot easier to replace the disposal, thank you.

Thank you How2Plumb!!!!! you save my day and my dollars! I was able to fix my problem after watching your video. I wasn't able to find reset trip button 6:23 lol ..Thank you Sir once again !!!

Cute kiddo. He must get his looks for his mom! Hah, just playing. This was a great video man.

I also want to thank you for the informative video and for keeping the video online. Out of 13 videos, yours was by far the most thorough and helpful. I couldn't find any videos that named the metal ring that's on the garbage disposal itself. I think it's called, a "lower mounting ring" and it's the one that you need to tighten with a tool in the dog ears. It came off and I'm not certain how to re-install it or how far down I should put the ring.

I can't thank you enough for this video! I was able to replace my disposal over the weekend - and didn't electrocute myself and it doesn't leak - so successful! ;)

Thank you so much! This helped a ton today when I replaced my garbage disposal.

Thank you. Your directions were clear and concise, and I think I can do mine now. Fingers crossed 🤞

I like your tip to use a screwdriver to keep the flange from moving. Great video. Thank you.

Thanks @How2Plumb ! Especially for segment 24:00 to 25:45 . My kitchen was renovated and a new kitchen sink and disposal has had a small leak since the disposal and the dishwasher has operated. I believe the metal neck gasket was leaking since watching your video. Your video gives me confidence to reinstall the entire disposal of it leaks again. Thanks Again !

Thank you so much for your video. It is very helpful. I can fix my disposal with your help instructions to install the new one. Thank you so much for your kindness very clear and good video.

Excellent how to video from start to finish. I'm an HVAC Technician, not afraid to & always encourage other techs to read the directions. This video helped me more than the directions it came with. Great job!

Perfect! Thank you, you are a true professional and a very kind person to share your knowledge :) You have a beautiful-looking son to boot, you are blessed...

Excellent. SUPER nice explanation. THANK YOU

Great video and huge help for a first time installer! Best tutorial on how to install a garbage disposal I've seen and would definitely recommend this channel!

Excellent DIY video. You made the installation so simple I could finish this project in under 30 minutes. Snap rig is stiff and awkward to get on by yourself, but I manage to get it on with some perseverance. Thanks again; you saved me over $150 in labor costs.

Outstanding how to video!!! Now I'm confident I can replace my garbage disposal, the right way. Funny though, I don't remember using plumber's putty when I installed one about 5 years ago. That may explain the leak I have now... oops!!!

Installed my Evolution Select plus 3/4 hp by following the instructions step by step , thanks for making this video

This video was very helpful, thank you for such attention to detail. Great job!

This helped me a great from knowing what to purchase and how to install. It also was a big help in showing me how to get the old one out.

Man I was about to head out to Home Depot when you mentioned the reset button under and how to manually spin it, I paused the video and did it in less than 2 minutes. Problem solved. You saved me 140 bucks and a trip to home depot on this lazy Saturday. Thanks so much

Really well demonstrated and clearly explained. No fluff! Thanks!!

Thanks for explaining in detail the precise way to fasten the garbage disposal to the sink.

What a great video! New garage disposal installed, thanks.

I just did this and it went perfectly. For those interested, my disposal is hard-wired into the wall. I DID choose to turn the break for the disposal off, since my older model had so much gunk and such a bad leak. It works perfectly. Thanks!!!

Nice work. I'm going to give this a shot tomorrow. Thanks!

Excellent video! The reset button was new unknown information, and saved me from throwing out a working (but not correctly functioning) disposal. Thanks!

Replaced my disposal for the very first time ever and was grateful to come across this video. Step by step, easy to follow, awesome explanations. The only thing I was not able to use because it just wasn’t compatible or I just couldn’t figure out how to properly remove it, was the supply cord from the old (GE) disposal. I had to make a run to the store to orchard the power cord kit.

Thank You!! Thank You!! Thank You!! I was able to do it all by myself, just by watching you.

That was great.... patiently explaining each and everything

Nicely explained in detail. Thank you

Clear and complete methods with tradesman tricks as a bonus. Well done, Thanks!!!

Awesome instructions and demonstration. Really helpful how you go back over certain parts to make sure that it's understood. Thanks so much. I appreciate your teaching technique. So much so I had to subscribe. I look forward to watching more of your videos. Your son is adorable!

Great video. Not rushed and not drawn out. Thanks.

Great video! So informative and easy to understand. I watched so many other videos for different parts when I could have just watched this one.

Very helpful. Installed mine today.