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…

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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

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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

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The Disposal Continuously Blows Fuses

Remedies:

• Too many appliances plugged into the circuit
• Install a 15-amp circuit just for the disposal

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You Can’t Stop the Disposal

Remedies:

• Defective on/off switch
• Call a qualified contractor

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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

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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

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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