Replacing a failed garbage disposer can seem daunting. There's the usual trepidation about electricity and water, the unfamiliar sink connection and enough drain fittings to make leaks a real ...

Many American homes utilize a garbage disposal, as they rely on the machine to grind up food scraps. This helps avoid clogged pipes and damaged plumbing. A garbage disposal works by using centrifugal ...

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You might say garbage disposals do double duty, meeting the often competing demands of convenience and conservation. By grinding away meat scraps, corn cobs, fish bones and more, they can prevent your ...