


If your electrical system seems to be working normally, schedule a garbage disposal inspection as soon as possible. If your garbage disposal refuses to turn on or tends to shut off by itself while in use, check to see if the connected circuit has blown. In other situations, these clogs may indicate a malfunction in the device. In some cases, clogs can indicate that you simply need a higher capacity model. But if you start to notice that no matter how small your loads are they always seem to jam the appliance, the problem may not be with your cleaning habits. You know that you should wash food particles down the drain in small amounts to avoid clogging the garbage disposal. Another common cause of frequent resets is loose wiring which you will need a plumber or electrician to resolve safely.

If you have to reset the disposal frequently, or even every time you switch it on, your garbage disposal maybe aging out. But if your garbage disposal is in good shape, you shouldn’t need to use the reset button very often. The reset button on your garbage disposal is intended to help the appliance recover from unusual situations, like large loads or clogs.

It’s important to address new disposal noises as soon as possible because obstructions damage the motor. In most cases, a quick adjustment can resolve the problem. If there doesn’t seem to be anything blocking the blades, the disposal components may be misaligned so that they grind together when you run the appliance. When a new noise occurs, especially any metal-sounding noise, use your hand and a light to check for an obvious source like a lost spoon. If you’ve ever had a piece of silverware slip into your garbage disposal unnoticed, you know just how loud disposals can be. In this blog, we list eight indicators that you need a garbage disposal service and potentially a disposal replacement. While some garbage disposal problems respond to repairs, others require a full replacement. But when problems arise with your disposal, the issues could impact the way you cook, wash up or keep your kitchen clean. A functioning garbage disposal helps keep your sink and pipes clean.
