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How did I ever get anything done before KZread? All those do-it-yourself home repair books. What a difference it makes to have someone show you clearly and practically how every step gets done. An excellent video; thanks much.

@jeffostroff

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!

Additional tips for do-it-yourselfers. Masking tapes of different colors are always handy tools to have. When installing the sink hole flange assembly, from under the sink, I use tape to hold everything up in place snugly against the underside of the sink. (the fiber gasket, backup metal flange, metal mounting ring and with the three screws in it) Now I have two hands free to install that pesky snap ring into place the first try every time. Hope this helps.

@jeffostroff

3 жыл бұрын

The best case scenario is if you have a second person push down on the drain flange from up top while you snap the spring into place anyway I've done it so many times that I don't even need that I just know how to peel the spring apart and snap it up over the groove

@larrysee7306

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeffostroff Great tip to use the weight of the new disposer to hold the flange in place temporarily while you get the %@*+@# spring clip started

I am more than grateful for your video. My husband always did these things but he now has Alzheimers so it falls on me. I know I can do it after watching your great instructions and tips! Thank you! ❤

Finally an actual step-by-step video without omissions, deletions, and edits. Thank you!

@jeffostroff

Жыл бұрын

Glad to help LOLA!

Your tip on connecting the retainer spring is very much appreciated. After 20 minutes of un-successively trying it my way I found your video and with you other suggestions, the Badger 5 runs great with no leaks.

Great video. Fun fact - I'm an electrician, my brother a plumber. He 'let's' my side of the company do these because he can never get the apprentices to remember the dishwasher plug in the grinding chamber. Once it starts to shred on the first grind, oh, gosh, what a mess cleaning that up. I figured out those clip rings a few decades back. You do it brilliantly. Not having as much strength as a man, I start the clip at one edge and by the time I've worked in about 30°, it just snaps all the rest of the way. No muscles needed.

@jeffostroff

2 жыл бұрын

I use every muscle in my hand and forearm for about 20 seconds to get it to work

Great video! I’ve never replaced a garbage disposal so I really appreciated the step by step instruction. The hardest part was definitely snapping the housing ring back into place. I had to take a break. Also, the “how the garbage disposal works” was also very helpful. Saved me time in determining if I should repair or replace the disposal.

@jeffostroff

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Yes I've done so many of these installs, I don't even try to look up at the clip spring nay more, I just reach up and do it by feel. Once you do it a few times you know exactly how far up it's supposed to go and when it will snap in place. You can also have someone push down on the drain flange from the top side of the sink to hold the flange down and stable for you.

@mauison

2 жыл бұрын

After trying for about ten minutes to get the housing ring back into place, I watched this video, but then figured out to sit on the floor, put both my legs under the sink to give me better leverage to hold onto the flange and stretch the ring to snap it on. Got it on the first try doing it this way. I used the same technique when I had to hold the disposal up so I could attach it to the flange.

Thank you for a detailed step by step video. Wonderful!! I changed my leaking disposal last night after having to catch water leak from unit in a tub all week. I chose to replace only the insinkerator and leave the sink flange in place. One issue, the tab ring on disposal would not fully rotate either way as with my old leaking 1/2 hp Badger unit, seems locked in place. After fitting 3 tabs on ramp, you rotate the entire unit to hoses location.

Son of a gun THANK YOU for mentioning the piece needs to be removed before installing the drainage hose from the dishwasher because I made that mistake just recently couldn't figure out why water was not draining! But unlike the other schmuck I watched who DIDN'T mention this, you did so many thanks!

Supreme video down to the detail my just leak will replace today thanks for giving me the confident to replace this.

@jeffostroff

4 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help

Really liked your video, including your calm manner and little asides, like the one about putting dirty putty back into the container (“Who does that?!”). Began watching your SUPER helpful video just to see what parts I need to buy, but was going to hire someone else to install it. But now I think I could do it myself. Thank you!

The most clearly explained video I watched about installing Insinkerator Badger 5. I tried to install this today and I have a hard time trying to insert the ring. It is so hard to open enough to push into the groove. I will keep trying.

Thanks, replaced mine in no time and with no difficulty. All of your tips really helped, I didn't even need to read the directions :)

@jeffostroff

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome Chris, some of these comes with page after page of instructions

I know this is 2 years old, but, THANK YOU!!! A absolutely no nonsense, articulate and informative istall video. With that said, I watch the part of "everyone forgets this piece"....I noted it, made a metal note, got everything installed- perfect!!!! Ran the dishwasher later (yeah... you can probably tell where this is going) after the wife freaking out, and it's cleaning up water..I thought what else can break....I got dustracted by the wiring... and later than night I actually facepalmed myself - instantly knew what I had done. Yup, forhot to pop that piece out the dishwasher inlet...🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@jeffostroff

2 жыл бұрын

LOL, yup so many people forget. They should hand a big yellow tag on it to remind people

I've seen tons of videos on how to remove the old flange and install a new badger 500. I'm kinda handy but disabled with a bad back. I needed to get things right the first try and this is the most informative video. Touche!!! Excellent and far far better then any "how to's" Thanks so much!

@jeffostroff

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul I'm glad you liked it and be careful on your back if you are disabled 'cause it's a real pain to reach up there and get that thing elevated and hold it and get the ring clip attached at the same time

Appreciate the video, helped me with my 1/3 HP install - always prefer quick how-to videos like this over the instructions. Easier to see it actually being done than a bunch of text and vague drawings. I was lucky enough to not have to replace flange, the old one was in good shape so I'll just keep a spare :)

@jeffostroff

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped thanks for watching Jake!

You're a great instructor and an obvious expert with this stuff. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. 👍

Thank You for showing me how to install a new garage disposal!

@jeffostroff

3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help nina!

GOOD STUFF! Very thorough, explained clearly, and easy to understand. I like the clear trap. Nice touch.

@jeffostroff

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thank you for the video. It was very helpful. I just finished installing my garbage disposal using the video as a guide, and it works great.

@jeffostroff

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Video was a great lesson how to be confident in replacing my GDU. Easy to follow and covered all the steps and tricks to be successful. Thank you so much. Steve.

@jeffostroff

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help Steve!

Super-duper helpful guide. I’m doing an exact replacement (Badger 5 to Badger 5), so I’m assuming I can use the existing flange and just pop the new unit in place. One thing: DO NOT PUNCH OUG THE DISHWASHER PLUG IF YOU DON’T HAVE A DISHWASHER! Trust me on this!🤡🤡🤡

Thank you for the video. You helped me install mine step by step!

I thought I recognized that voice, and then I looked at the channel title. Hi, Jeff. I watched all your videos on the condo collapse. Good info there, and now here. Thanks! By the way, I found you before I tried the Insinkerator site. Those guys make it seem like any dummy can do it, especially if he (the dummy) has a pretty lady helping. They always have a new , clean install , everything straight, and plenty of space and light. Not like me and probably most other people trying to replace a disposal in a typical 100 year old kitchen. They make nice videos, but they are mostly worthless.

@jeffostroff

Жыл бұрын

Glad to help, thanks!

Thanks so much for this video. Followed your instructions and replaced my faulty disposer. ✌🏿🙌🏿👌🏿

I watched about 8 or 9 other videos to help me from start to finish but yours was the most helpful. Nobody explained the flange going uphill like you did and that was key to getting it on for me. That was the hardest part since it was heavy, holding it and turning the flange at the same time. Snapping the housing ring was also pretty difficult. I took a break and rewatched your video and was ready to tackle it. I used a screwdriver to help pop it on, maybe suggest that to someone as well. Really great job. Thanks.

@jeffostroff

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I find it easier to not even try to look at the clip, I just feel it spreading out then snapping into place.

@JohnFourtyTwo

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeffostroff The first thing it reminded me of was a ring spreader for piston repair.

@jeffostroff

2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnFourtyTwo It is a nice luxury to have a second person with you to hold your hand down on the drain up inside the sink so it's nice and sturdy as you try to spread the Spring and click it into place

Just installed one of these as a replacement for my mom yesterday. Today she called and said water coming out the sink overflow...now I know why! Thanks Jeff!!

@jeffostroff

3 жыл бұрын

What turned out to be the problem?

@AgentOffice

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeffostroff definitely dish washer

@twistedsd

2 жыл бұрын

Had the same issue, wish i had watch this video before i install mine. Its kinda stupid that they put that plastic stopper inside the dishwasher drain connector

@AgentOffice

2 жыл бұрын

@@twistedsd not stupid because many don't have dishwasher

@twistedsd

2 жыл бұрын

@@AgentOffice Thanks for pointing that out, the thought never cross my mind👍🏿

Great video and instruction! Replaced a leaking disposal today. First time ever installing one (Badger insinkerator 5XL) Only thing I didn't do was change out the sink flange, mounting ring etc. Already had dishwasher line connection so that was an easy step. The only mishap I had was the ground wire broke off so I had to restrip wire to get enough length to attach to ground to screw. Total time approx. 90 minutes. Thanks...so glad I found your channel and I did subscribe!

@jeffostroff

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it worked out for you!

Great step-by-step. @16:00 checking for leaks-I like to put in the drain stopper and fill sink at least 1/2 way. Then turn on the disposer and let sink drain. Sometimes the vibration of a running disposal will cause a leak( or make a tiny leak bigger) No comebacks !!

@jeffostroff

2 жыл бұрын

New and better disposals don't vibrate. Also vibration often caused by cheap thin steal sinks.

Thank you for the guide. Mine stared pouring water out of the bottom and needed to replace asap. Was able to replace without any experience.

@jeffostroff

8 ай бұрын

Excellent!

Installed and ran the dishwasher.. forgot the damn plug!! Thanks for the help! Quick fix 👍🏻👍🏻

Thanks Jeff, just a small detail, where to put the seal, fixed our leak, great video :-)

Enjoy these vids & it’s cool that able to “chat” while we’re watching them. Appreciate it👍🏻 Have a great nite/week, & see ya L8R Cheers✌🏼

@jeffostroff

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking in tonight, I love to see what other folks like you are finding out in the trenches. Loved that cracked disposal you found, would love to see a video on that one.

Love this how to vid. So helpful and easy step by step directions. Thank you so much.👍👍👍👍

@jeffostroff

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Great help as always. I was able to use the cord off the old one and the new unit works great. Your videos are so helpful!

@jeffostroff

2 жыл бұрын

Yes you can use the old cord, I just prefer to start everything off brands big and new and shiny and clean when press when prospective buyers come into my properties that I'm flipping I don't want them to see anything that looks old

thank you for the tip about knocking out the plastic peace.

Great high quality video with clear instruction, thank you!

@jeffostroff

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching

Lol i forgot if the gasket goes over the black 90 or in first. Good video straight to the point no filler info.

@jeffostroff

Жыл бұрын

Glad to help Dave!

Thanks for your help…saved me time, money and frustration 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@jeffostroff

9 ай бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!

Great and detailed video. Thank you for sharing this information. Helped me to install a garbage disposal in a kitchen remodel.

@jeffostroff

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

Awesome demonstration bud. Thank you tons!!

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

Thank you for the detailed video, VERY helpful!

@jeffostroff

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

nice. nice trick using the allen to tighten the flange

Thank you for this video Sir! I just replaced ours following your instructions and it went perfectly.

@jeffostroff

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Patrick congrats on getting that done yourself and saving some money

@sasilchandra2293

Жыл бұрын

,,,👍

I always learn something from your videos

@jeffostroff

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, I'm glad to help!

Thanks Jeff, you rock!

@jeffostroff

4 жыл бұрын

You bet, thanks for watching Nate!

Much appreciated! Thank you!

Thank you, this video was very helpful and allowed me to change my garbage disposal without any help!

@jeffostroff

4 ай бұрын

Great to hear!

Best instruction on this Badger bar none!!!!!!

Thanks this helped with the electrical part!

@jeffostroff

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!

Awesome video! Great display and explanation! Thx u

Thanks for the information young man.

@jeffostroff

4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome, and thanks for watching Craig!

I forgot the plug I couldn't figure out why there is still water in my dishwasher thank you

@jeffostroff

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, very common failure mode

Thanks for sharing. Very helpful.

@jeffostroff

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to help, thanks for watching

thanks man, I need to install the same disposer tomorrow. This will help a lot!

@jeffostroff

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, hope it went well for you.

@setev66

4 жыл бұрын

@@jeffostroff It went well and it's all installed, thanks again!!

Thank you , sir. I feel like I can do it now

@jeffostroff

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome Larry glad to help

I did find it helpful, I did! So... thanks again. I guess I know what I will be doing this weekend.

@jeffostroff

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thanks for this video and helpful tips

@jeffostroff

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you liked it Chris!

Very helpful, thank you!

@jeffostroff

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Thank you! I did it thanks to you! 😁

@jeffostroff

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching Carol!

Very helpful! Thanks

@jeffostroff

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching Allan

Getting the damn thing pushed up into the flange and getting the tabs started is the hardest part of it - and you left that out! Worthless.

@jeffostroff

3 жыл бұрын

We show the tail end of it riding up the ramp. The tiny door opening in the sink did not allow me enough room in the position I needed in to get a view with the camera. But we talk about it starting at 14:31 and showing the second half of it climbing up the ramp on the flange.

nice video, very easy steps

Awesome!!! Thank you!!

Great video! Helped me remove and replace mine.

@jeffostroff

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Joe, glad to help!

Great video thanks

This video was very helpful I enjoyed watching it. I am thinking about adding one at my aunts house because she doesn’t have one and not even an electrical outlet but I’m thinking about tapping the electrical to the dishwasher. Then for the switch I’ll ether do an air switch or a switch loop. Great job.😎😎

@jeffostroff

3 жыл бұрын

Just to let you know though the modern electrical code wants a separate circuit for the garbage disposal and the dishwasher period now of course many people will tap into an existing outlet on the counter but sometimes in the older places you have no choice unless you're doing a full remodel and putting in a new electrical panel and you're then able to route new circuits.

@heroknaderi

3 жыл бұрын

Oh ok 👌

This video was very helpful.

@jeffostroff

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great video. Have replaced a couple of these Badgers before but at 80 years old I realized that that things may have changed, so I checked out your video. (Viewed it three times) Very easy to follow and understand. Fantastic little tips along the way. Really appreciated it. You did a good job, thanks, Will 👍😁

@jeffostroff

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

Great video! Thank you!

@jeffostroff

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it Alan thanks for watching

Great how to video. I used it today and experienced no issues with the installation of my new garbage disposal. Thanks!

@jeffostroff

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

Helped me, thank you!

@jeffostroff

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Thanks, nice job.

@jeffostroff

2 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

Great video dude.

@jeffostroff

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Very instructive

@jeffostroff

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!

Excellent video

@jeffostroff

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Do NOT forget to shut off the power to your garbage disposal FIRST!!!

Huge thank you for this. Completed the task.. took a while just from the lovely *&%## spring but rest was not too hard with the information you provided! Great vid

Thanks!

@jeffostroff

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help Eric!

Very good. I think I can replace the old one TY :)

@jeffostroff

Жыл бұрын

Glad to help Roger

Good video just wanted to mention that on the wiring the white neutral wire goes on the cord with the bead running along the cord.

@jeffostroff

Жыл бұрын

Great point!

Jeff you did not show us how to connect the garbage disposal to the sink. I know it is difficult to lift the garbage disposal and turn at the same time. I use the car jack and a piece of wood to lift the disposal. Thank you for showing the video. Always learn something from you.

@jeffostroff

4 жыл бұрын

Yes there was just no way to coordinate with the opening so tiny I couldn't even fit myself in there. So the next project or I'm doing one of my own remodels on 1 of my own foreclosure projects and I use double doors with no frame in the middle to block me I can get a better view to video, show it better.

@refugee-fq4te

3 жыл бұрын

No problem fitting the camera in there for the rest of the steps.

Thanks! I’m that guy that had water at the bottom of the dishwasher after installing a new one lol… You saved me today

@jeffostroff

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help Don! Everyone forgets this!

Thank for the video. 2 questions: 1. This is the first disposal in my family, so I am not sure, but do you need a Kitchen Sink Strainer before the garbage disposal? 2. How did you connect the switch to the disposal?

Nice 👍

@jeffostroff

Жыл бұрын

Thanks ✌

Oh Thsnkyou so much

@jeffostroff

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!

I gave video this a thumbs up. Very clear and easy to understand. I have a question about that piece of black tubing and worm gear clamps used to extend the horizontal wall pipes to the p-trap. What do you call it and where can I find one? Thanks.

Thanks for your videos and explanations. Dissassenbling the leaking disposal was a fascinating and informative video, I'll be needing do this now, since I just noticed ours leaking recently. It is a less than 5 yr old Insinkerator professionally installed, that I, THANKFULLY!!!, had set a plastic tub of under sink cleaners and items, but when I went to get something from the tub, noticed it was nearly filled with water!! It's only slightly dripping now, but corrosion is visible around the wiring plate like shown in your examples.

@jeffostroff

3 жыл бұрын

It's like they are designed to leak!

@leohorishny9561

3 жыл бұрын

@@jeffostroff , bad as it is, at least they're not more involved a repair than they are.🤷‍♂️ Small favor there....

Whatever you guys do, install a clean out or DON'T get rid of a pre-existing one. They make snaking/hydrojetting kitchen drains a million times easier.

@jeffostroff

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I never remove the cleanouts if they are there

Another good and proper job. Putty's better than silicone, for many reasons, . When you put flange on it always mostly lifts up and putty can go back with no problems, and easy to clean up. I'll give you a little hint here that will save your ass, when you make up the flange the last little bit squeeze it with a channel lock, till you here it click in. Hey you could make a video on the importance of stainless putty, especially on acrylic tops. You just hate to get these call backs 6 months later, then the disposal drops off, and the nice job you did on the lav now has discoloration. One last thing, is forgetting to take that little plastic plug of the disposal, turning it on in front of the customer, and them saying, what's that noise? They'e a bugger to get out after the fact.

@jeffostroff

4 жыл бұрын

Yup I've gotten calls from people who did the install and and wondered why they had water in the bottom of their dishwasher because they forgot to remove the plug

Hi Jeff! Thank you for sharing your talent! My Badger is #1, can this be replaced by #5, or any number? Thank you again! Stay safe always. God Bless.

@jeffostroff

2 жыл бұрын

Yes all of those badger models should fit into the same hole in the sink

I'm getting ready to replace my leaking disposal pretty soon, I have a bucket underneath for now, fortunately I discovered the leak before any damage was done to the cabinet. I repaired it last year with some JB Weld after my ex put a dozen eggshells through the grinder because someone told her it's good for the blades and drain; it stopped the line up like cement instead. Fortunately it was just the horizontal drain line that fed into the main drain that was clogged. There was so much back-pressure on the clog that it broke the plastic housing fitting the horizontal drain attached to, but the JB Weld fixed it perfectly. For some reason it's leaking now and there's a lot of rust on the ring that screws into the sink and don't know if I need to replace the ring, gasket, or disposal. It still runs fine, just don't know if the leak is isolated to the attachment ring or inside the unit since it's 12 years old. Great video and looking forward to your others and new ones.

@jeffostroff

2 жыл бұрын

What you are supposed to use is ice cubes, let the blades chop them up and it scours the inside of the unit. Then the tiny powder ice particles just melt away, no clogs

@JohnFourtyTwo

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeffostroff Exactly! I do this once a week. When I was working in the scullery in the Navy and Merchant Marines a problem was people putting pasta and rice in the disposal but not run enough water to flush it out of the system. I always ran the water and disposal for about 10 minutes after the last scrap of food went down the drain to make sure it all got out of the greywater drain lines regardless if rice and pasta were involved.

I want to be a hero.

@jeffostroff

3 жыл бұрын

The minute you solve someone's garbage disposal issue, you will be their hero

that's the one I bought for a friend and it leaked from the bottom. Brand new too! I'm returning it and getting a different brand.

@jeffostroff

Жыл бұрын

I have installed dozens of those over the years I never had one fail out-of-the-box so you must have just got a bad one believe me they're perfectly fine to use

Great video Jeff! Our dishwasher connection is on the opposite side of where the drain pipe is. But the insinkerator, like yours, has both connections on the same side. Any tips on how to resolve? We are thinking the dishwasher hose could possibly wrap around to fit, but not ideal.

@jeffostroff

2 жыл бұрын

I have done the hose wrapping. I bring it in high on the side of the cabinet hole, then across the sink and down to the back side of the disposal where it curves around and plugs in. Try to maintain that downward slop from the high point where it enters the cabinet, all the way down 10" or so to where it connects tot he disposal.

how do you connect the drain tube if it's 1/2 inch smaller than the original plumbing ? thanks

At 15:10 I was hoping you had a trick-of-the-trade to show me how to hold up the (clumsy heavy) disposer while I fiddle around trying to mate the flange connectors. Stack of towels and slide it underneath? Make some shims out of 2x4's and stack them?

@jeffostroff

2 жыл бұрын

I've been saying for years someone needs to invent a garbage disposal jack

Thank you for the vid! What do you do with the plug if you don't use a dishwasher, but might in the future? or if a subsequent owner plans to?

@jeffostroff

2 жыл бұрын

You must leave the plug in there if you're not hooking up a dishwasher, otherwise whenever you run water down the drain it could escape out of this opening there or some people remove the plug but then cap off the stub that leads to where the dishwasher would connect up