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A garbage
disposer, like any mechanical or
electrical appliance, can cause
severe injury if proper safety
precautions fail to be practiced.
Never place your hand or any other
object inside the appliance other
than what it is designed for.
Always disconnect the power supply
before attempting any repairs.
Please read our legal Disclaimer
first!!!
Disposer is Dead:
Disposer Hums but Fails to Grind:
Disposer Makes More Noise than
Usual:
Water Fails to Drain:
Disposer is Dead:
- Is the circuit breaker for the
disposal is tripped?
- Is the disposal's internal
circuit breaker is tripped. Look
for a little red button underneath
disposal and press it in. If it
was out, you'll hear it click when
you press it.
Disposer Hums but Fails to Grind:
- Something has jammed inside
the Garbage Disposer. Before
attempting to dislodge anything
make sure the power is turned off!
You may need to reset the circuit
breaker, too.
- If the disposal sounds rough
after running for several minutes,
then you'll need to replace it
soon.
Disposer Makes More Noise than
Usual:
- A piece of metal went down the
disposal. It may eventually work
itself out.
- The main bearings are wearing
out and disposal will need to be
replaced soon.
Water Fails to Drain:
The drain or garbage
disposer is clogged.
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