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    May 21, 2014, 10:16 AM
    Garbage disposal works but needs a manual push first
    My garbage disposal turns on but just hums. After following many of the suggestions found here I've got it to work... but only if I start the momentum (turn with a dowel). If I shut it off, I'll need to start the turn again. Help!
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    May 21, 2014, 10:30 AM
    It is not safe to use this disposal. There are two windings in some electric motors. One for running and the other to start from a dead stop, yours is burned out. It is not cost effective to repair a disposal motor unless its under warranty.
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    May 22, 2014, 08:20 AM
    If that disposal motor has a start capacitor then you can test it and if it's bad, replace it. That would cure the problem for pennies. See: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...e%20Manual.pdf
    https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...Electronic.pdf
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    May 22, 2014, 11:00 PM
    Here is a picture of a disposal: Google Image Result for http://cynake.sandwich.net/Random/Garbage%2520Disposal%25201.jpg
    You can see the start capacitor.
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