"Goog" wrote in message
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My old condo came with an un-working disposal. I replaced it with a
new one.

The plumber charged $75. I paid. It happened last week.

I'm a 22 yrs old, female, just moved out from my parents' house after
I bought this old condo. Just so you know, I'm a newbie to home
repair. I bought my very first screwdriver two weeks ago. My dad
doesn't feel well most of the time so I don't want to bother him.

Today was the first time I used the disposal. It doesn't work.
Doesn't make any grinding sound at all. I got a flash light, looked
around it to see if I can spot any loose wire. None, in fact, not a
single wire from the disposal to the electrical outlet.

Doesn't it have to plug into the wall's outlet? If it does, where is
the wire? If not, how does it get the power from?

I called and left a mesage for the plumber since noon and he hasn't
called back yet.

Thanks again for all your help.

Where does a plumber work that cheap? Typically plumbers don't do wiring. On
the bottom of the unit is a knockout and junction box, where the wiring gets
attached. It's a real pita to do after the unit is installed though. If the
unit is the type that you turn on with a drain plug switch, you can just
install an outlet in the sink base cabinet, and a cord and plug on the unit,
otherwise you'll need to install a switch as well