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    mm9999wife Posts: 4, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 23, 2013, 04:03 PM
    Garbage disposal
    If a garbage disposal's blades no longer grind and make that loud, deep sound, does that automatically mean I need to have a whole new disposal installed? When I turn on the switch, I do hear the whirr of a motor, but there doesn't seem to be any grinding going on. I did check the area for fallen debris, but all I found down the sink was a few small crumbs. I don't think anything is caught in the blades, because I would recognize that sound. Thank you for any advice!
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    Nov 23, 2013, 04:40 PM
    If you don't see the grinder plate rotating, it has separated from the motor shaft. Not repairable, time for a new one.
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    Nov 24, 2013, 10:22 AM
    When the motor is running is that turntable running also? Back to you, Tom
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