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jcoury85
Sep 8, 2008, 09:06 AM
Does anybody know how to fix a garbage disposal? It's making a very low wurring sound even after I tried resetting it. Please advise. Thanks.

StaticFX
Sep 8, 2008, 09:13 AM
Can I assume it doesn't work? Is this sound always on or just went you turn it on?

Maybe something is jambed in it. UNPLUG IT! Then use a flashlight and look down inside.
And if there is something wrong with it(example.. motor blown, bearings shot, etc), its probably cheaper to just get a new one than try to fix it

ballengerb1
Sep 8, 2008, 10:07 AM
If your blades are spinning and you do not see an obvious item try dumping a container of ice cubes with water while its running. If it just humms and doesn't spin let us know that.