Garbage disposal vs. no GD -- cost
Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2017 1:12 pm
I have lived in this MH for 10 years. The garbage disposal (GD) has never worked. Reset, broom handle -- nope. Does not even hum when turned on. I have a new faucet for the kitchen which I purchased last year, but have not had funds to install.
THE SET-UP: The dishwasher drains into the disposal. I think the pipe from the GD to the drain with the u-trap is blocked because, when dishwasher drains, the water comes up to the top of the GD. There is a dishwasher "vent" on top of the sink, which may need cleaning.
QUESTION -- WHICH WOULD BE LESS EXPENSIVE:
I can obtain a GD for $70. Including this $70, would it be less expensive to:
1) Replace GD and have stuffed pipe cleaned when I have faucet installed (include the $70 for GD) OR
2) Remove GD and replace with pipes when faucet is installed. If so, would I need new drain pipe over u-trap to connect dishwasher drain? How would I clean "vent" or determine if it needs cleaning?
Tried to post pics, but says too large, even though I made them much smaller.
Thank you, folks.
THE SET-UP: The dishwasher drains into the disposal. I think the pipe from the GD to the drain with the u-trap is blocked because, when dishwasher drains, the water comes up to the top of the GD. There is a dishwasher "vent" on top of the sink, which may need cleaning.
QUESTION -- WHICH WOULD BE LESS EXPENSIVE:
I can obtain a GD for $70. Including this $70, would it be less expensive to:
1) Replace GD and have stuffed pipe cleaned when I have faucet installed (include the $70 for GD) OR
2) Remove GD and replace with pipes when faucet is installed. If so, would I need new drain pipe over u-trap to connect dishwasher drain? How would I clean "vent" or determine if it needs cleaning?
Tried to post pics, but says too large, even though I made them much smaller.
Thank you, folks.