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Does my kitchen disposal need to be replaced?
I have a disposal in my kitchen sink, and in the past month, it has gotten to the point where every time I turn it on, it doesn't move and just hums.
If I safely stick a long steel rod down in it and manually turn it, it usually kicks on after a few turns and grinds normally.
There does not appear to be anything stuck in it that might be causing it to jam, and obviously since I can get it to run, it's not an electrical or breaker issue.
I don't know how old it is as it was already in the house when we moved in 2 years ago.
If you have experience with this or do repair, I just need to know if I just need to replace it, or if you think there's an issue which could be more easily and cheaply fixed than a replacement.
I should add we are in the process of selling our house, so while the disposal does need to be working normally for the new owners, I don't want to spend the $$ to replace it if I don't have to.
Thanks!
5 Answers
- Ken BLv 51 decade agoFavorite Answer
My first suggestion would be to use a wooden dowel or spoon instead of a steel rod.
It sounds as if the motor is having a hard time starting, which makes me think that the area between the brush and rotor have corrosion on them, which leads me to believe that there is a leak in the seal. At that point, I'd replace the unit as the seals are difficult to replace well.
- 1 decade ago
I AGREE WITH MASSIVE MAN, it has seem to many bones, replace it try and get one of same type.
Now adays that will be hard to do .
Look at the sink from under and look at the mounting, try and get the same kinda, most nowadays are twist on's not a hard insitallation
- sensible_manLv 71 decade ago
Sounds like motor problems. I would replace it with the lowest horsepower disposer you can buy. It will work and be new, and not really expensive.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
The motor is seizing. Time to replace.
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- 1 decade ago
Does it have a Reset button on the bottom? I tried that once, it worked. I hope this helps.
