Disposal won't respond after DW install
#1
09-24-10, 07:02 AM
Disposal won't respond after DW install
A couple days ago, I had a dishwasher installed. Since then, my disposal is non-functioning. Not just stuck, but makes no noise when the switch is flipped. I've checked to make sure it's plugged in, checked any nearby GFI's to make sure none are tripped, checked the fuse to make sure it's not tripped, etc.
Any ideas? The DW and disposal are on the same circuit. Seems like a major coincidence that the disposal no longer works as soon as a new DW is installed.
Any ideas? The DW and disposal are on the same circuit. Seems like a major coincidence that the disposal no longer works as soon as a new DW is installed.
#2
09-24-10, 10:12 AM
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It's possible that the installer took the line that used to feed the outlet and used it for the dish washer or the installer tied in the dish washer at the outlet and forgot to hook the outlet back up. If you have a electrical meter or an outlet tester, check the disposal outlet to see if it has power.
#3
09-24-10, 11:36 AM
Using an extension cord plug the disposal into a known good receptacle. Does it run?
Is the dishwasher plugged in or hard wired?
Fuses do not trip, they blow. Do you mean breaker? Did you turn it all the way off then back on?
Is the dishwasher plugged in or hard wired?
checked the fuse to make sure it's not tripped,
#7
09-24-10, 06:18 PM
Appreciate all the help and sorry for the incorrect terminology. I had checked the reset switch...sorry for not mentioning.
I did run an extension cord to a known working outlet and the disposal kicked on so it sounds like some wires got crossed, so to speak.
Again, appreciate the info and am calling the installer now.
I did run an extension cord to a known working outlet and the disposal kicked on so it sounds like some wires got crossed, so to speak.
Again, appreciate the info and am calling the installer now.
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09-25-10, 02:16 PM
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[QUOTE=mossman;1772021]Disposer, not disposal 
. Just giving you a hard time. By the way, someone needs to fix the title of this forum.[/QUOTE
It could be ether one.
Garbage Disposal Troubleshooting - Fixing a Garbage Disposer
. Just giving you a hard time. By the way, someone needs to fix the title of this forum.[/QUOTEIt could be ether one.
Garbage Disposal Troubleshooting - Fixing a Garbage Disposer
