Garbage Disposal Problems

[admin]

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[16x80]

Don't forget this tip..............

on the bottom of the disposal is a hole in the center, its takes an allen wrench. (should have been shipped with a new disposal) You can use that to try and un-jam the disposal.


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[sus]

My Garbage disposer just stopped working. I've tried the red reset button. I've used the wrench to spin the blades. But it won't work. All there is is a humming noise. The unit starts heating up. I also noticed some light smoke. The water flows fine. What could be the problem? Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.

[handyandy]

sus,

Sounds to me like your motor is burned out. My guess is you are going to have to replace the whole disposal.

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[jonni]

That may be my problem as well. I don't recall putting anything in the disposal that could have caused a problem. It just started humming (water running through fine), and then completely quit (no humming). Found the reset button, turned the blades with the allen wrench, and still just humming. How expensive are new disposals?

[16x80]

You can buy a new Disposal from www.homedepot.com or www.lowes.com under 60.00, That is a Badger 5 1/2 HP. This unit is perfect for average use!

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[shari]

quote:Originally posted by stegall02

When I turn my garbage disposal on it makes noise and swirls the water/food around, but none of it goes down the drain. This is affecting the kitchen plumbing. I'm embarassingly enough having to do the dishes in the bathroom sink. What can I do to fix it??? Please help!

[16x80]

shari

Welcome to Home Repair Forum


I would say you have a clogged drain. I once had a disposal that had a blockage at the pipe exiting the unit itself. A snake might be in order also.

When working on any electrical devise make sure you unplug it before taking it apart.


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[admin]

I closed this topic because it was getting too long. If you have a problem with your garbage disposal, please start a new thread. Thanks!

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