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The home waste disposal is one of the most commonly used equipment in the family. The device uses an electric motor to power a rotating circular blade, thereby crushing food waste. Although the pro waste disposal has brought convenience to daily life, it is often blocked. Many people are now familiar with the basic functions of the garbage processor, so some simple faults can still be solved by yourself. If it is a little bit difficult, don't take risks. You should hire professionals to repair the faults.
Let me introduce to you some of the most common methods when the household waste disposal stops working.
The failure is most likely caused by electrical problems. First, double check to make sure the domestic waste disposal is plugged into the power source. If it is plugged in, pull out the power plug, wait 1 minute, and then plug it in again. If it works normally now, the circuit may have tripped.
If you turn on the power switch and the sink food waste disposer does not buzz, it may have overheated and tripped. There should be a (usually red) reset button at the bottom of the domestic refuse disposal. If nothing happens after you press the reset button, then the next step is to look at your circuit box to see if the circuit breaker has tripped. This problem is much more common than you think, and you can easily solve it yourself.
If your kitchen garbage disposal stops working but still makes a buzzing or whirring sound, the flywheel may be stuck or blocked. Clogging is the most common cause of garbage disposer not working. First of all, it is strictly prohibited to reach into the garbage disposer! The broom handle may help remove the stuck flywheel. If not, you can use the wrench that came with the processor and attack the problem from under the sink. (Always remember to disconnect the power first.) Or, when turning the power switch on and off, put cold water in the sink for a few minutes. Sometimes this will drive away the stuck flywheel.
This is a common problem, but it is simple to solve. Turn off the kitchen sink disposal and disconnect it from the power source. Take the flashlight and take a closer look at the bolts that hold it under the sink. If the bolt is loose, tighten it. If the processor is still leaking after tightening, you need to invest in some plumber's putty to temporarily stop the leak. If the leak is not caused by the bolt, it may be because the garbage disposal shell is broken. If it is still out of warranty, then you will most likely need to buy new equipment.
If none of the above seems to be the reason why your sink waste disposal cannot start or stop working, then the problem is even more serious, and your best option may be to buy a new device. Before performing this operation, check the warranty of the home rubbish removal to see if the manufacturer still warrants it. If not, then buying a new high-quality model will not cost too much. Although these new models come with detailed installation instructions for homeowners, if you are not satisfied with the installation yourself, please call a professional plumber.
