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Replacing garbage disposal myself
After 10+ years my disposal decided it didn’t owe me anything. I’m in my 60s and under the delusion that I don’t need to call The Guy for every little thing. I bought the same model and it looks like a pretty basic procedure … what do I need to watch for so I don’t end up crying on the kitchen floor in the fetal position?
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After 10+ years my disposal decided it didn’t owe me anything. I’m in my 60s and under the delusion that I don’t need to call The Guy for every little thing. I bought the same model and it looks like a pretty basic procedure … what do I need to watch for so I don’t end up crying on the kitchen floor in the fetal position?
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Leak sensors: which overlooked location has actually saved you a mess?
Rainy season is starting here in the PNW, so I’ve been researching where small household leaks go unnoticed. A few setup details seem more important than buying a big bundle:
• Warning vs. shutoff: a sensor can warn you, but stopping the water needs a compatible valve and a tested setup.
• Local sound vs. phone alerts: check whether the exact model needs a hub or internet, and test notifications with your phone locked.
• Placement: put the sensing contacts where water is likely to collect, while keeping the unit accessible for testing and battery changes. One sensor doesn’t cover a whole room.
• Clear names: “Water under kitchen sink” is more useful than “Sensor 03.”
• Maintenance: follow the manufacturer’s test instructions and set a reminder to check batteries and alerts.
Beyond the water heater, washer and under sinks, what less-obvious spot has caught a leak for you? And was a local alarm enough, or did you need a remote alert?
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Rainy season is starting here in the PNW, so I’ve been researching where small household leaks go unnoticed. A few setup details seem more important than buying a big bundle:
• Warning vs. shutoff: a sensor can warn you, but stopping the water needs a compatible valve and a tested setup.
• Local sound vs. phone alerts: check whether the exact model needs a hub or internet, and test notifications with your phone locked.
• Placement: put the sensing contacts where water is likely to collect, while keeping the unit accessible for testing and battery changes. One sensor doesn’t cover a whole room.
• Clear names: “Water under kitchen sink” is more useful than “Sensor 03.”
• Maintenance: follow the manufacturer’s test instructions and set a reminder to check batteries and alerts.
Beyond the water heater, washer and under sinks, what less-obvious spot has caught a leak for you? And was a local alarm enough, or did you need a remote alert?
#home