Seal the connection between a garbage disposal and its drain tube with a flexible coupler. The coupler holds the drain tube in place while helping the connection handle small amounts of movement and vibration. Replacement may be needed if the material is cracked, loose, bent, or leaking around the joint. Check the drain tube, retaining ri...Read moreng, screw, and nearby seals before beginning the repair. Shut off electrical power to the disposal at the breaker, and place a towel or container below the connection to catch water. Follow the appliance diagram when removing and installing the coupler and its mounting hardware.
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Flex coupler broke
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Travis from Sweet Home, OR
Really Easy
15 - 30 mins
Screw drivers
Simply replaced the broken part. This company got the new part to me incredibly fast, given that this was a special order item. Something that I could not find at a store within 100 miles. I am very happy with this company and hope to never have to use them again, but I know that something will eventually break, so I just may have to.
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