My garbage disposal wasn't used for about a year. When I tried to use it, it was frozen up and would not reset. I used the tool to loosen it up, etc. Since I hear no sound at all, could it be electrical or should I replace? How can I find out?
Like a dummy, I put tangerine skins with seeds into my garbage disposal. I turned it on and the light over my sink died as well as the disposal power. I turned the power off and let the water drain from both sinks.
Which way is a garbage disposal suppose to spin clockwise or counter clockwise?
My wife put carrots and potato peels in the disposal and it is just a plugged up mess. It spins, but will not not drain. Any suggestions before I call the plumber? The disposal sits in the middle of the sink; it's not a divided sink.
If your disposal hums but doesn't turn, try these steps.
Repairing a Garbage Disposal (Disposer)
This is a guide about repairing a garbage disposal. We enjoy the convenience of the in sink garbage disposal until, that is, it stops working. Many problems, such as jams, you can repair yourself.
My garbage disposal is clogged after putting down a handful of frozen turkey. It spins, but will not drain. Where is the clog and how do I unstop it?
Electrical Problems After Installing a New Garbage Disposal
I have a wall outlet for my garbage disposal and dishwasher and had to replace the disposal due to leaking at the bottom. I noticed the wires had gotten wet (from the leak) and brown (almost corroded). I removed, cleaned, and restripped the wires then wired them on the new disposal.
Troubleshooting Your Garbage Disposal
Garbage disposal quit working? Shut off the switch, look under the disposal, usually a red reset button. If it turns on and only hums,look to see what size Allen wrench you need, and hand turn a couple of times. This will free up whatever was stuck in there!
Always Run Water When Using Garbage Disposal
I read tips on clogged garbage disposals and tried the vinegar/baking soda trick. It didn't work because the pipe from the disposal was filled with chopped up Brussels sprouts! The lesson learned is always send enough water when chopping up vegetables as recommended.
Garbage Disposal Makes Grinding Noise
My garbage disposal sounds like it is grinding metal for the first few seconds then is ok. It does this every time.
Burning Smell Coming From Garbage Disposal
When I run my garbage disposal I notice a burning smell coming from underneath the sink. This has been happening since I have lived here (4 years). What is causing this?
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