Disposal humming but that's it
#1
12-06-22, 11:20 AM
Disposal humming but that's it
It was working fine Sunday. I can turn the wheel with a long spoon no problem. Reset button isn't popped, though I did notice a small leak there which has to be fairly recent.
Disposal is a 1/2 HP badger I installed 14 years ago, so I've definitely gotten my money out of it, but seems a shame to replace it if it's something easy.
Disposal is a 1/2 HP badger I installed 14 years ago, so I've definitely gotten my money out of it, but seems a shame to replace it if it's something easy.
#2
12-06-22, 11:59 AM
I just replaced a 10 year old one for my mom, same story, it was humming but not running. All I did was use the hex tool in the bottom un jam it. it worked but had a water leak.
If water is leaking the internal shaft seals are going and there is not much you can do but replace.
If water is leaking the internal shaft seals are going and there is not much you can do but replace.
#3
12-06-22, 12:35 PM
Related question - From all the marketing, it appears that a new Insinkerator should just connect to the existing hardware and keep going. Anyone have actual experience with that?
#4
12-06-22, 01:25 PM
Mine was a replacement so it was simple, didn't have to change out the hardware on the sink.
I would have even swapped out the elec cord but the leak was coming through that and it was a slimly mess!
I would have even swapped out the elec cord but the leak was coming through that and it was a slimly mess!
#5
12-06-22, 01:32 PM
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If you are replacing like for like, you don't need to replace the basket, if that's what you're asking.
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