badger 1

[talbotwgt]

my disposal just hums nothing is stuck everything moves freely. The reset button has no effect also. What else can I do?

[HayZee518]

Start switch is jammed inside or capacitor is open. Replace with a complete new unit

http://www.plumbingsupply.com/insinkeratorpartsbadger5.html

This is a link to badger parts homepage

[SSN596]

That is an interesting link to the parts for a Badger. I have never personally know anyone to successfully disassemble and reassemble a disposer and have it (a) work and (b) not leak. Considering the cost of parts, and the fact that a new Badger 1 can be had for $42 to $52 , unless you place zero value on your time and the inevitable frustrations, then tha obvious answer is that we do not repair disposers, we replace them.

NOW, if is just stuck, which is common, then the wrench slot on th bottom will usually fix that.

[Dan O.]

quote:Originally posted by SSN596
I have never personally known anyone to successfully disassemble and reassemble a disposer and have it (a) work and (b) not leak.

We repair disposals all the time (which includes disassembly and reassembly) but as you say, if it is one of the cheaper models, it is rarely worth while. In fact for some of the bottom of the line models In-Sink-Erator (whom makes Badger disposers) doesn't make repair parts available at all and just advises exchanging them with a new one.

JFYI

Dan O.

https://www.Appliance411.com/?ref411=ISE_Disposers

The Appliance Information Site
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[SSN596]

I assume you are talking about the much more expensive models than the Badgers. The problem with the Badgers is the bodies are pot metal and once you separate the body, there is usually too much corrosion to really put it back together and seal. I understand that with an all-SS model costing upwards of $150, or the big commercial units, of course this is a different story.

[Dan O.]

quote:Originally posted by SSN596
I assume you are talking about the much more expensive models than the Badgers.

Some of the higher-end Badger V (5) models (see the following link) can be worth repairing... depending on the problem and how much corrosion has taken place. Of course many of the ones we see are sill under warranty and as such, no cost to the customer at all.

LINK > In-Sink-Erator Disposers

JFYI

Dan O.
www.Appliance411.com
The Appliance Information Site
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[SSN596]

Well, I am surprised that anyone would pay to disassemble even a Badger 5 Plus, considering that they retail for about $89, but ...that's what makes the world go around!