Garbage Disposal Problems
Fixing disposal problems is actually a simple job, if
youre equipped with the right knowledge. Nonetheless,
a lot of people are still scared on dealing with
garbage disposal problems, which usually lead to
freaking out and calling a professional to get some
help. To save you from this dilemma, here are some do
it yourself solutions for you garbage disposal
problems.
Noise Problems
One common problem encountered with garbage disposals
is that they may produce too much noise when used. You
might hear some rattling or grinding sounds, every
time you turn it on. If noises like these are present,
it is probably caused by an object, possibly a metal
which was unintentionally dropped down your disposal.
Having this kind of problem unattended can cause
damage to your disposal blades. To fix it, turn off
the electrical power for that area of your house.
Then, get a flashlight and a needle nosed pliers.
Using these, look for an item which causes the noise.
Once you find the item that simply doesnt belong
inside your disposal, and then pull it by using your
pliers. After this, the noise should be gone and your
disposal will do just fine.
When Nothing Happens Another commonly experienced
problem is when nothing happens when you turn on the
disposal. Generally, if this is the case and you cant
hear even a single hum, it means that power isnt
getting into the disposal unit.
It could be that you have to reset your unit or your
circuit breaker is tripped. First, you should look
beneath your sink and take a look at your unit. You
should find a small red button placed somewhere on the
bottom side. Press the button and hold it for a number
of seconds.
After pressing, try to use your unit again. It should
start normally, as if it is brand new. If it doesnt
start, then you have to do another trick. Find your
electrical panel and see if you have a tripped circuit
breaker. Try to reset the breaker that is in charge
for that area. After resetting, go back to your
drainage unit and do the first step all over again.
This should fix the problem.
If nothing still happens, then its about time that
you call a professional, because it can be a sign of a
bigger overall problem.
Humming But Nothing
This is the last real possible problem that you can
encounter with your disposal. Sometimes if you place
wrong kinds of food in your unit, it gets jammed up.
This can also happen if you put too much food down
your disposal without running it.
To fix this, turn off your units the power and use
pliers to reach into your unit and pull out whatever
it is that is obstructing the blades and keeps it from
spinning. After you have pulled the clog out, get an
Allen wrench and use it to spin the blades manually.
If the blades are now turning, then you are done with
the problem. If its still not spinning, this means
that there are still more that you should remove. Be
sure that you remove everything out, so that you wont
encounter the same problem again in the near future.
Once you got the blades spinning manually, try to turn
on the power, reset your unit and see if its working.
If its still humming, then check for more clogs. If
youre sure that there are no more obstructions and
the problem is still there, then youve got the green
light to call a professional.