What to do if Garbage Disposal Doesn’t Run or Won’t Shut Off
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These are not the only things that can happen to a garbage disposal, but they are the most common. If you can’t find your problem on this list, you need professional help to repair it.
1. Garbage Disposal Doesn’t Run
Most garbage disposals come with an internal breaker system that automatically shuts down the disposal when a certain amount of resistance is encountered by the grinding blades. If your unit shuts down unexpectedly and will not turn back on, you may need to press the reset switch (usually located on the bottom of the unit). This is the problem more than half the time.
If the reset switch doesn’t do the trick, you should check the circuit breaker next. Sometimes the breaker will pop. If this is the case, turn the breaker back on, and again reset the garbage disposal. If the disposal reset pops the breaker, you’ll need a professional plumber or electrician to fix the problem.
If there is not a popped breaker and the reset button does not work, the garbage disposal motor may have failed, in which case you’ll need to purchase a new one.
2. The Disposal Won’t Shut Off
If you have done your own garbage disposal installation and are having trouble getting the unit to shut off, check the plug that you have connected your cord to. When plugs are wired to a switch, sometimes the top half of the outlet is attached to the switch while the bottom received continual power. Try plugging the disposal into the other socket. If this doesn’t work, you have an electric issue, either between the unit and the outlet or between the outlet and the switch. Unplug the machine or shut off the main breaker switch and call a professional.
For batch run commercial garbage disposals, most have an automatic shut-off that will be tripped after 15 minutes of continuous operation. You will need to have the unit professionally serviced to prevent this from happening again.
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Rosun established Disposer laboratory with an independent R&D team, together with a complete production system from moulding, casting, precision machining, polishing and assemble workshop since it’s founded, Rosun has provided professional OEM & ODM services for numerous customers overseas and domestic.
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