Buck In-Sink-Erator BADGER 5XP BADGERVEXP Garbage Disposal Garbage Disposal - Bl - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

You have a clog where the drain pipe leaves the garbage disposal that isn't draining fast enough or not at all. Or it could be a clog in the dishwasher drain hose where it connects onto the disposal.

You are going to have to try to push it through the stuck point. It is clogged without a doubt. Could be a piece of silverware in there. Use a flashlight and take a look down in the hole. Do not stick your hand in there but you can use a pliers or something to dislodge it.

Are you sure the blade is turning? If its not, there is a hole in the bottom you can fit an allen wrench into to turn the motor and break it free again.

First unplug the disposal from the electrical outlet. Do not just shut the switch to the off position. You will need to drain the water sitting in the trap so place a container under the trap to catch the water. Loosen the collar on the disposal ( use a small hammer and screwdriver) Remove the old gasket on the top of the disposal and replace with the new gasket. Place a little plumber's silicon on the gasket and reinstall the disposal. ( it might be a little difficult due to the new gasket) Check for leaks and then plug the disposal back into the outlet

Full user manual for this here. Cleaning it etc. Don't think you would destroy the seal if you are careful. Sure you could get a spare if you did from their answerline at top of manual. http://www.scribd.com/doc/9725184/Badger-5-garbage-disposal-user-manual

disposal unit may need tightening into the sink. May have come loose from vibration. OR the disposal has gone bad and old and needs replacement.

Motor jammed. Find a reset switch on the bottom.

It would appear there is a blockage (a clog) in the disposal. You might try "FIRST" unplugging the disposal from under the sink. Put a piece of masking tape over the switch to secure it in the "OFF" position. Then remove the black rubber strainer from sink leading down into the disposal. (just pull it out by hand) Clean out all debris by hand. Put the removed debris in the trash can. Run hot water down into the disposal assuring it to drain properly. Do not put items into the disposal which cannot be ground up easily such as potato peelings and meat products.

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Copy following link for troubleshoot walk-thru:http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-repair-and-install-Garbage-disposal.htmlCheck that unit is receiving 80% rated voltageHumming sound means start capacitor has gone bad.Replace disposal. If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/gene_9f0ef4df2f9897e7

1) Probably replace disposal, unless unit is still under warranty.http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-repair-and-install-Garbage-disposal.html2) Add comment and say what you discover If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/gene_9f0ef4df2f9897e7

sounds like the wall switch needs to be replaced.

To me it sounds like the waste pipe is clogged
Try a plunger
Kurt

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The motor start winding has gone bad, or capacitor burned out.Generally disposals are replaced when motor goes bad.Mostly because the disposal is sealed unit and cannot be easily disassembled.If you have local motor-repair guy, who has disposal bearing parts, and can get the disposal apart, then repair might be possible... but the bearing seal would be hard to replace.Copy following link for replacing garbage disposal with tips from when I did apartment maintenance.http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-repair-and-install-Garbage-disposal.html If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/gene_9f0ef4df2f9897e7

run water while unit is onadd ice cubes with water running and unit onuntil all food particles are goneice and lemon for a pleasant sent

you can remove the whole unit ,and take off the black rubber gasket and you can get your hand in side,or you can try toturn the blades with the disposal allen key,that it comes with,insert in the bottom of the unit and turn it each way or remove the trap and waste arm from the disposal,you might be able to pop the item up and loose it so you can

I just had the same sympton w/my Badger.1 ... I must have tossed too many ice-cubes at once into the system and it locked up. I am not familiar w/all the gadges, but I found a tiny red button under the unit: press the red button and the unit should work again. But please make sure, the electric switch is turned of before you switch the red button below the unit. Then try to run the disposal w/water. Mine is working again. Good luck.