Remove Insinkerator ^hot^

Residual water will be trapped in the "P-trap" (the U-shaped pipe), so place a bucket underneath before you begin. Installing a Replacement Garbage Disposal

Removing an InSinkErator often reveals an interesting choice made by the original installer. remove insinkerator

This is the defining feature of InSinkErator installation and removal. Unlike almost any other plumbing fixture in your house, an InSinkErator doesn't require you to unscrew pipes from the unit itself while lying on your back under the sink. Residual water will be trapped in the "P-trap"

if your InSinkErator is hardwired, locate your electrical service panel and flip the circuit breaker dedicated to the disposal to the "OFF" position. remove insinkerator