Repairing a Garbage Disposal (Disposer)
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. This is a guide about
repairing a garbage disposal.
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Repairing a Garbage Disposal
If your disposal hums but doesn't turn:
- Turn the power off.
- Use a flashlight to check if something is stuck.
- If there appears to be something stuck, unplug the disposal or shut off the breaker before putting your hand in to remove the object.
- If there is no apparent blockage, use the "Z" shaped wrench that came with the disposal, insert in the bottom and turn.
- If you can't find the wrench, a broom handle inserted into the disposal and turned will do in a pinch.
- If there was no hum, check to make sure it is plugged in and/or the breaker wasn't tripped.
- If this doesn't work, replace the disposal.
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How to Install & Replace a Garbage Disposer
This short video series features Joe Wise, owner of Built Wise Construction, teaching you how to replace a broken garbage disposal. Be sure to watch the related videos for additional steps and more garbage disposal replacement tips.
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Garbage Disposal Won't Chop
Which way is a garbage disposal suppose to spin clockwise or counter clockwise?
By Ez from Cincinnati
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By Deeli
11/09/2011
PS, I have no clue which direction a disposal spins. You could probably find out by calling a disposal manufacturer. ;-)
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11/09/2011
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