I have an in-sink-er-ator sink disposal. When we flip the switch, the thing hums, but nothing more happens. I have used the wrench it came with to crank the bin loose, but it wasn't stuck, it turns freely. Is there anything else I should try on my own?
2007-05-31 15:32:11 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The motor is done for, if blade is free and hums. The best bet is to replace it. If still under warranty from manufacturer, then they usually send technician to repair or replace disposal.
2007-05-31 15:53:45 · answer #1 · answered by andyj38467 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Under the unit, there should be a place to fit an Allen wrench, usually a 3/8Th's and you should be able to turn this freely. If not, then it's stuck. If it's turning freely and it still only hums as you say, then I'd say somethings wrong with the motor. I don't think it can be repaired. Calling in a plumber would be doubling the cost if you can change it yourself. You didn't say if your that handy?
It's really not that hard. I can change one out in about twenty minutes. Disposals were not made to be fixed, I've never seen one that was.
2007-05-31 23:32:37 · answer #2 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There could be a reset red button, try that. If not its best to buy a new one, since getting a plumber will either cost the same to come out or even more.
2007-05-31 15:39:40 · answer #3 · answered by ~♥ Hazey Pazey ♥~ 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
press the button. this happened to me once and i pressed the button my husband told me was there which i was sure was not...and what do you know...problem solved.
under the sink next to the disposal.
2007-05-31 15:40:39 · answer #4 · answered by pwrgrlmanda 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
http://www.insinkerator.com/service/index.shtml
2007-05-31 15:42:02 · answer #5 · answered by Deryl L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try this site
http://homerepair.about.com/od/plumbingrepair/ss/fix_disposal.htm
2007-05-31 15:38:29 · answer #6 · answered by Jimmie 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋