Garbage Disposal Reviews Faq
George asks…
How do you attach electrical box to laminate cabinet?
I’m buying a new garbage disposal which has a built-in cord with a plug to replace my old disposal which is hard wired in from the house Romex. I have been debating whether to install an outlet for the new disposal vs removing the built in power cord on the new disposal which has a molded-in strain relief which is quite a task to to get out according to the reviews of the disposal. The problem with a new outlet is that I am not sure the cabinet’s laminate backed with particleboard would have enough “gripping power” to screw in an outlet box. I’m also not thrilled by having an electrical outlet under the sink where leaks could possibly occur. Any thoughts?
Garbage Disposal Staff Says:
Jim W’s idea for toggle bolts would work. Another idea may be Zip Anchors (aka EZ anchors).
The receptacle under the sink is not a big deal. It is done all the time. NEC does not regard this as a wet location. If you are still concerned anyway, then go ahead with the weatherproof cover that Jim W. Suggested. It won’t hurt anything.
In this case, I would not recommend trying to convert the disposal to a hard-wire.
You have been given some incorrect advice from others though. Extension cords are NEVER approved as permanent wiring. If there is a section in the National Electrical Code that prohibits a hard-wire disposal, I would like to see the actual section number referenced. Same goes for the requirement that the switch be at countertop level. Although a lot come with factory-installed cords nowadays, there are still disposals made that can be hard-wired (not a code violation either). It is not uncommon to see the switch located just inside the cabinet door. This is frequently done when installed as a remodel and getting a wire to the countertop area is not feasible.
Ken asks…
Did Dishwasher FILTER make things worse?
After getting more and more white stuff on my dishes in the dishwasher (which is pretty new) I purchased a dishwasher filter (diswasherfilterDOTcom)
It got good reviews and I have hard water so it sounded good.
I connected it with little to no issues. No leaking. all is well.. After running it a few times, I noticed a REALLY bad odor coming from under the sink where the unit was. I removed the unit and it did not smell nor did the water inside it smell.
Called a plumber, — No leaks, said I didnt need a new garbage disposal, but I got one anyway.. Odor is STILL there. The unit isnt even connected, but could the unit have done damage to my system. I followed all directions and it was simple ‘out’ going to the dishwasher while ‘in’ is the water coming from the main source.
What should I do? The unit has done A LOT of good on dishes and they are coming out more clean. I am NOT smelling the odor inside the dishwasher. It’s mostly under the sink.
Garbage Disposal Staff Says:
One of the main things that causes a dishwasher to not work properly and/or to smell is poor water flow. If the strainer inside the dishwasher or the holes in the spray arms are clogged, you won’t get enough water flow to properly clean the dishes or to wash all of the food/dirt out of the unit, which causes it to stink. Adding a filter to the mix will only slow down the flow of water, possibly making it worse. I’d try giving the unit a good cleaning. Clean the strainer inside the unit, clean all of the holes in the spray arms, etc and see if that helps. Also, make sure you don’t use too much detergent. Too much detergent is worse than too little, and will gum up the vanes on the pump, which will also keep it from draining properly and cause it to stink. If it were me, I’d clean the unit really well, then see if the problem continues. I’m attaching a link to some cleaning tips.
Joseph asks…
What are good apartments in Glendale or the Cherry Creek Area? How do I make the best of my crap apartment?
I have until Nov. 5th to get out of my old apartments and I just signed a 9 month lease at Cherry Creek Place apartments and for 2 reasons and 2 reasons only, because the apartment is a piece of SH** if you know what I mean.
2 reasons, it’s $525.00 a month for a 1 bed 1 bath that 638 sq. ft. and comes w/ a garbage disposal, fridge, and dishwashwer. And the location is the second reason since it’s only like 7 minutes from downtown Denver and not in what we consider the “ghetto.”
Aside from that…
*they have sprayed 3 times to kill a roach infestation.
*there are cracks all over the walls
*The oven doesn’t even have numbers to tell you how hot it is.
*There is NO trim on the floor!
*There are cracks all over the walls.
*Every door into the apartments is unlocked so anyone and their mom can just waltz in.
*Everything is poorly constructed, the cabinates, the sink and so on.
*The floors are REALLY thin, I feel like if I jumped to hard I’d land in the apartment below me.
I’m a college student and I don’t make very much, so what’s a girl to do?
After my lease is up I want to find some place better, does anyone have good reviews from places that maybe have a cheap studio that’s at least 500 sq feet in the area. Bug Free apartments in Cherry Creek?
In the mean time, what can I do to make the best of this situation? I’m painting everything since they said they’s supply the paint to paint it back. Any other tips?
PLEASE I REALLY NEED HELP W/ THIS!!!!!!!
Garbage Disposal Staff Says:
If your rent is that much, and then you have to pay for food and utilities, how much money do you make a week?
I’m assuming you go to school part~time or have a part~time job.
If you have a part-time job, it must pay pretty good for you to afford your expenses!!!
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