My Badger 5 in sink erator is leaking at the bottom of the unit where the electrical wire is connecting tot the metal plate. When turned on, there is a humming noise but the blades do not spin. I have

In Sink Erator Badger 1 5 Disposer Parts


https://www.scribd.com/doc/9725184/Badger-5-garbage-disposal-user-manual

Second link may offer some insight and help. It includes disassembly. First link has parts. Third link has repair video.
http://prorepair.club/badger-garbage-disposal-repair-22376.html

Replace disposal, motor and electrical connections are getting wet
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-repair-and-install-Garbage-disposal.html

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1) Copy following link for troubleshoot and parts resources, and manuals with warranty information:
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-repair-and-install-Garbage-disposal.html

2) New unit would be best solution. And possibly cheapest solution. Otherwise you might be installing and un-installing more than once or twice ... which is fun if you have time, and other housemates don't mind kitchen project tools, water and mess.

3) If you can disassemble the disposal, you might be able to make your own gasket using kits and sealant from local auto parts .... assuming the metal was not mis-cast during manufacture and is warped so it never seals.

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Disposal is rusted out and needs to be replaced.
If you plug the hole, the motor compartment will fill with water and short out the electric.
I wrote ez replacement steps from when I worked apartment maintenance:
http://www.fixya.com/support/r7929008-replace_garbage_disposal

mine was leaking from bottom, dripping off power cord...pulled it apart..the pan that separates the water and food from the electric motor was developing pin holes from corrosion...I dont know that you can get this part...was thinking about tacking a small weld...but best off getting a new one...I am sure it has served...

Hi,

Here is a tip that I wrote about how and where a garbage disposal will leak andwhat can be done to fix it.
Garbage Disposal Leak from bottom of motor

heatman101

Check all of your seals. Wipe your hand all the way around your disposal to check for moisture running down. Pay close attention to the areas where there are seals, like the top where the main gasket is located and the side where your drain connects there are rubber gaskets that can begin to leak. Also check where the dishwasher drain connects if applicable. If all gasketed areas are ruled out than unit itself may be leaking and need to be replaced. I hope this helps.

I had this happen right before my disposal stopped working completely. Mine was leaking from the same place. The one I had was a 2 year Badger. They are easy to replace. If yours still works I would keep using it and just sit a pan down below to catch water. A new Badger 1 year cost $80 at Home Depot. If you get one, do not worry about buying extra gaskets or the black sink strainer thing because the new one will come with everything needed except for the plumbers putty. You will need plumbers putty. Good Luck

I don't think it can be fixed by anyone other than the factory. I wanted to find a parts list so I could buy a seal that goes above the motor housing (which is where i think the problem really is) and repair it myself. I wish I had better news but since the leak is small and the motor still works, I'm going to keep a bucket beneath it and periodically empty it as recommended by a previous contributor.

replace unit...period