Top 20 Ace Hardware InSinkErator Badger 5, 1/2 HP Garbage Disposal Questions & Answers

Most likely the whole thing needs to be taken apart and cleaned, not just the disposal, but the plumbing as well. I have often had to do this for others. Very often the problem has been people put things in the disposal that plug up the plumbing, like eggshells, bananana peels, and other fruits & vegetables that readily plug the system. I have had to take such apart too many times to count. Oh, yes. If your dishwasher empties into the disposal ( that is normal) you may find your 2 choices are to repair or replace the disposal, or remove the disposal all together and hook the dishwasher drain directly to the plumbing. God bless your efforts.

Replace the whole thing. They are not that expensive and are easy to replace. The issue could be bad motor part or the shaft came loose from the grinding disk.

There is a hole in the center stick your Allen or wrench that came with it in the hole and wiggle it till you get it to turn free remove wrench and turn on. That should do the trick

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Pull out the rubber flange at top of disposal and see if you can get a tool into disposalUse broom stick and see if you can rotate the cutter diskhttp://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-repair-and-install-Garbage-disposal.htmlGene If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/gene_9f0ef4df2f9897e7

Use the allen wrench that came with the disposer or get a new one that will fit in the center hole on the bottom of the disposer. Using that tool you turn it back and forth until the nail loosens enough to remove it.

Bearings in the motor are worn enough to allow the grinder plate to rub against the side of the chamber.

Clean the house out it's clogged from the disposer to the sink If you need further help, reach me via phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/scott_87482045335a4757

No, water should never be lower than the outlet pipe in the side. If the water isn't running down the side and is actually coming out of the bottom, then your unit has rusted through and needs to be replaced. I suggest a model with all stainless steel parts like waste king 2600 or better or one of the ISE evolution series. http://www.waste-king.com/wasteking/wastekingcomparison.html

Disconnect the drain pipe where it connects to the disposer and remove the P trap where the pipe goes into the wall to remove the blockage .

The hose between your disposal an sink is probably clogged If you need further help, reach me via phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/scott_87482045335a4757

Roto rooter the drain pipe in the wall. It's plugged. The water goes up the vent pipe to the roof that's why the water comes back in the sink when you shut off the disposer.

The pipe from the disposer outlet to the sink drain Tee is partially plugged. Remove the drain pipe from the disposer to clear the obstruction.

If you hooked up the drain to the disposal directly there is no vent in the line. Use the air vent on the sink to connect the dishwasher drain hose. If there is no air vent, then you'll have to install one in the sink.

The whirring sounds like the motor is running under no load conditions. Whatever has it clogged apparently hasn't gotten down to the motor yet. I know you are trying to avoid removing it but you may have to to unclog it. Some types have a valve that is solenoid operated between the sink and the grinder motor. If yours is so equipped then it will have two wires right under where it comes out of the sink. If so then this solenoid could be malfunctioning and not letting the garbage get to the grinder. If not, I would suggest you remove it and check it to see what has it clogged. That's about all I know to tell you to try. Sounds like the unit is working it's not receiving the garbage. If I can be of any further assistance please feel free to contact me. Col. Dana Gillespie

The inlet to hook up a dishwasher drain has a knockout plug in it. Use a screw driver or a punch and hammer to remove it .

Try moving the wrentch back and forth, if that does not work you probably have a bad bering and need to replace the badger.

Sounds like something is in it, take a close look but be careful.

check see if ti is broken

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