Troubleshooting Garbage Disposal Repair
Browse through these common issues that may factor into garbage disposal repair. For safety and efficiency, please call upon a professional, such as A-Robinson Appliance Repair before trying to make any adjustments.
Safety Tip: If dismantling the Disposal or working on electrical connections, shut off power at the main disconnect. Never put your hand in the Disposal. Use pliers or tongs to remove an object. Never pour a chemical drain cleaner into a Disposal. Disclaimer…
Call (937) 743-8888 or(513) 422-1085 for assistance.
You Can’t Turn On the Motor
Remedies:
- No power
- Defective on/off switch
- Tripped overload protector switch
- Defective motor
- Check the fuse box/circuit breaker, and if the disposal is plugged into a wall outlet, check the outlet
- On continuous feed models, check the wall switch
- On batch-feed models, check he stopper switch
- If the flywheel is jammed, free it. Then, push the reset button
- Call a qualified contractor
Motor Hums, but Unit Doesn’t Grind
Remedies:
- Jammed flywheel
- Frozen motor bearings
- Free the flywheel
- Call a qualified contractor. You’ll may have to buy a new unit
The Disposal Continuously Blows Fuses
Remedies:
- Too many appliances plugged into the circuit
- Install a 15-amp circuit just for the disposal
You Can’t Stop the Disposal
Remedies:
- Defective on/off switch
- Call a qualified contractor
The Disposal Drains Slowly
Remedies:
- Not enough water
- Clogged drain line
- Disposal isn’t grinding finely enough
- Run more cold water when using the disposal
- Don’t use harsh chemical agents
- Flush with hot water to remove a grease clog, then remove the drainpipe and clear it
- Replace a dull shredder ring or any broken flyweights
The Disposal is Making an Unusual Amount of Noise
Remedies:
- Metallic object in the unit
- Loose mounting screws are loose
- Broken flyweight
- The motor is defective
- Inspect the unit and fish out the object with thongs or forceps
- Tighten the mounting screws
- Replace the broken flywheel
- Call a qualified contractor
There is a Leak in the Disposal
Remedies:
- Loose sink connection
- Loose drain connection
- Damaged housing gasket
- Tighten the flanges holding the gaskets or replace the gaskets
- Tighten the drain flanges or replace the drain gasket
- Replace the gasket