How do single-pole wall switches work, and how can they fail? Read on for all the details. Speaking of misbehaving power toggles, a few weeks back (as I’m writing this in mid-December), the kitchen ...

You probably spend almost no time thinking about the disposal in your kitchen sink right up until the garbage disposal is not working. Just as soon as that sink drain backs up, figuring out how to fix ...

InSinkErator® recalls SinkTop™ switch accessory for garbage disposals due to water can get into the power module, posing a fire hazard. This recall involves InSinkErator Single Outlet SinkTop Switches ...

With the simple flick of a switch, your garbage disposal can make practically any post-meal clean-up a breeze. But while it’s easy to assume your disposal can handle just about anything you feed it, ...

Disconnect the power. In most cases, there’s an outlet under the sink that the disposal is plugged into. If you have a hardwired disposal, turn off the breaker that controls it. Turn off the water ...

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 ...

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Of all the appliances and gadgets in your kitchen, the garbage disposal is often the most overlooked when it comes to cleaning and maintenance. After all, the magical waste disposal system takes all ...