Home Repair

  1. Home
  2. Home & Garden
  3. Home Repair

Anatomy of a Garbage Disposal

By Bob Formisano, About.com

3 of 4

Connecting to a Dishwasher

Dishwasher Inlet Connection Pipe

Dishwasher Inlet Connection Pipe


If you are using a built-in dishwasher the dishwasher inlet is connected to the garbage disposal at the top of the hopper. The garbage disposal comes new with the dishwasher inlet pipe closed off, so before use, the knockout must be removed as per manufacturer instructions.

Once connected, the dishwasher outlet hose is connected to the garbage disposal's dishwasher inlet pipe and drains through the disposal.

Make sure to run the disposal BEFORE you run the dishwasher to ensure water drainage.

Explore Home Repair

About.com Special Features

Green Your Clean

Rid your home of grime and harsh chemicals by cleaning with these natural items. More >

Basic Cleaning Supplies

Every home is different, but this basic cleaning supply list is a good starting point. More >

Home Repair

  1. Home
  2. Home & Garden
  3. Home Repair
  4. Plumbing Repair
  5. Anatomy of a Garbage Disposal - Garbage Disposal Construction

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.