From the article: Garbage Disposal Troubleshooting
Have you had a situation where your garbage disposal went on the fritz but you were able to repair it? Maybe you used the tutorial on Garbage Disposal Troubleshooting and Repair.
Please tell us what problem were you having with the disposal, how you were able to repair it and how much you think you saved! Your experience and tips may help others! Plus, we want to hear about some weekend warrior prowess! So come on! Tell Us What Happened
repairing garbage disposal unit
- motor hums. fly wheel is loose. I reset the unit. I followed all instructions but the unit continues to hum and fly wheel doesn't move.It is not stuck.Maybe I need to replace the entire unit? Homerepair Response: Yes, it sounds like a burned out motor.
- —Guest larry sachs
Fixed it myself!
- Since buying an older home in January, 2011, I've been saving all the home repair articles I can find. How to Fix a Broken Garbage Disposal came a day after my son turned ours on with a dish cloth inside. My husband I work hard to save what we can but the disposal seemed to need a repairman or a replacement. I followed the steps, using a hex or star driver as the original tool was missing. Within a couple of minutes, the job was done, and with pride, I told my family, "I fixed it myself!". How much did I save? The cost of a whole new disposal, or the hourly charge of a repairman. My twins learned to check for unintended items in the disposal, and I learned another of the many repairs I can handle on my own.
- —Cathy.audioelements
Single female and ne whome owner
- Bless you. I followed your instructions, my disposal was humming, so I turned off the breaker, found the broom, pushed twice, tuned back in the breaker, press the reset and my disposal cranked right up. I have been waiting for the repairman for over a month and it took 3 mins.
- —Guest Bleu
