Yes, if you have some basic electrical and plumbing knowledge, you can try installing garbage disposal unit yourself. However, remember that dealing with electrical or plumbing systems might be harmful if you are unfamiliar with them. Please feel free to contact our qualified plumber if you’re uncomfortable with installing garbage disposal or run into unexpected issues. Safety should always be your top priority. Golden Valley Plumbing can provide you with some outline of the general procedures for installing garbage disposal is provided below:

1. Necessary Tools and Materials:

• New garbage disposal unit
• Screwdrivers
• Adjustable wrench
• Plumber’s putty
• Bucket or towels for potential water leaks
• Wire nuts and electrical tape
• Pipe wrench (if replacing pipes)

2. Turn off water and electricity:

•  To turn off the power to the garbage disposal, find the circuit breaker that it is controlled by and flip it off.
• A switch or outlet under the sink should also be turned off.
• Ensure that the disposal’s water supply valve is closed.

3. Cut the Old Disposal Off:

• To detach the drainpipe from the disposal, use an adjustable wrench.
• Disconnect the garbage disposal from the mounting assembly, then remove the electrical connections (which are often wire nuts).

4. Remove the Previous Mounting Assembly:

• The old disposal unit can be lowered after loosening the mounting assembly on the sink flange.

5. Install the New Garbage Disposal:

• Install the new disposal unit by adhering to the manufacturer’s instructions for it.
• involves attaching the mounting bracket, putting in the gasket, mounting the disposal unit, and securing it.

6. Connect the drainpipe:

• Using a plumber’s putty or gaskets as necessary, reattach the drainpipes to the new disposal.
• To avoid leaks, make sure all connections are secure but not over-tightened.

7. The electrical connections should be reconnected:

• Using the new disposal unit’s electrical wires, connect them as directed by the manufacturer.
• To keep the connections secure, use electrical tape and wire nuts.

8. Test the Garbage Disposal:

• Restart the power, then check the garbage disposal to see if it is operating properly.
• To check for any leaks, run water through it.