Garbage-Disposal-Repair
Problems
And how to fixit.
Most garbage-disposal-repair problems can be done
by any able body handywoman. Follow the DIY-advice below to rule out a
serious problem and get your unit working again.
Follow
These Steps...
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1. Before attempting the
garbage-disposal-repair, turn on and off again to see if it has power.
If it hums, the power is on and the impeller is probably jammed so move
on to step 4.
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2. If it doesn't hum, you may need to restore
the power. If the unit is hot, wait 30min for it to cool down and then
check the overload switch (usually a red button on the bottom of the
unit). To reset the switch, simply push it in.
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3. If your unit doesn't have a reset switch or
still doesn't run after you've reset it, reset the circuit breaker that
services the disposal. Disposals should be wired on there
own circuit breaker, however if this doesn't work, I've seen where
they've been wired into the existing GFCI outlets. Reset the GFCI
outlets and check again.
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4. Now you can clear the jam from underneath.
On most modern disposals you simply insert a 1/4 inch (6mm) (hex)
wrench
into the bottom of the motor shaft and flywheel and manually move it
back and forth until it turns freely.
5. To clear it from the top you can press the
end of a broom stick against one of the impellers, and move it back and
forth that way until the jam breaks loose.
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6. After the jam has been cleared chances are
you're going to have to remove what caused the jam in the first place
so grab a pair of long-nose pliers an pull out what it was that jammed
the machine.
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7. Turn on the cold water, then run the
disposal until all the remaining garbage is gone.
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