Got home last night to find one of the dog's Nylabones jammed in the
disposal (don't ask -- I don't know). I managed to turn the disposal
(hex key underneath) until the bone popped free. Removed bone, reset
the breaker and turned on the disposal.

Horrific racket.

Shut everything off and managed to get the "hammers" spinning freely
and tried again.

Horrific racket.

Something is apparently broken inside the disposal, but it runs
(horrific racket).

I'm reasonably good with tools. If I can disassemble the thing and
find what's broken, are repair parts available (it's a Kenmore if that
helps)? OR!!! Does anybody have any other good ideas what might
be wrong with this thing.

TIA,
Mark

"Mark Sparge" wrote in message
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Got home last night to find one of the dog's Nylabones jammed in the
disposal (don't ask -- I don't know). I managed to turn the disposal
(hex key underneath) until the bone popped free. Removed bone, reset
the breaker and turned on the disposal.

Horrific racket.

Shut everything off and managed to get the "hammers" spinning freely
and tried again.

Horrific racket.

Something is apparently broken inside the disposal, but it runs
(horrific racket).

I'm reasonably good with tools. If I can disassemble the thing and
find what's broken, are repair parts available (it's a Kenmore if that
helps)? OR!!! Does anybody have any other good ideas what might
be wrong with this thing.

TIA,
Mark


As far as parts, the Sears web site will answer that question. You'll need
the 8 trillion character model number that's on the back side of the
disposal where only a snake could get into a contorted enough position to
see it.

The insides of these machines are pretty tough, so I'd be surprised if
something was actually broken. Hardware stores sell something like a dental
mirror, but with a larger rectangular mirror. I'd try that and a bright pen
light first - you might be able to see quite well. If it's obvious that one
of the hammers is shot, there's your answer. Otherwise, it could be just a
piece of debris. Was the dog thing totally intact? The hammers are not
sharp - no reason not to explore by hand. If you think a piece of the bone
might still be in there, find a SAFE way to seal the drain tube - maybe a
foam hearing protector. Fill the thing with hot water and let it sit for a
while.

Mark Sparge wrote:
Got home last night to find one of the dog's Nylabones jammed in the
disposal (don't ask -- I don't know). I managed to turn the disposal
(hex key underneath) until the bone popped free. Removed bone, reset
the breaker and turned on the disposal.

Horrific racket.

Shut everything off and managed to get the "hammers" spinning freely
and tried again.

Horrific racket.

Something is apparently broken inside the disposal, but it runs
(horrific racket).

I'm reasonably good with tools. If I can disassemble the thing and
find what's broken, are repair parts available (it's a Kenmore if that
helps)? OR!!! Does anybody have any other good ideas what might
be wrong with this thing.

TIA,
Mark


Are you sure you got it all out? A few weeks back ours was making a real
racket. It took a lot of fishing to discover the plastic top from a milk
jug had fallen in.

Mark Sparge wrote:
Got home last night to find one of the dog's Nylabones jammed in the
disposal (don't ask -- I don't know). I managed to turn the disposal
(hex key underneath) until the bone popped free. Removed bone, reset
the breaker and turned on the disposal.

Horrific racket.

Shut everything off and managed to get the "hammers" spinning freely
and tried again.

Horrific racket.

Something is apparently broken inside the disposal, but it runs
(horrific racket).

I'm reasonably good with tools. If I can disassemble the thing and
find what's broken, are repair parts available (it's a Kenmore if that
helps)? OR!!! Does anybody have any other good ideas what might
be wrong with this thing.

TIA,
Mark

It needs to be repaired/replaced, so remove the unit. Disassembly (in
my experience) is unobvious on some models, so contacting
repairclinic.com might be the best first step. If the proceedure is
within your skill and tool level do an autopsy and order the parts.
You may find a bent motor shaft (fatal), bent hammer pivot (maybe
repairable), or distorted housing (questionable).
With these data in hand decide whether repair is the better option or
installing a new unit. If replacement is the choice, check with
Consumer Reports on the best models out there; there are some pretty
flimsy ones installed in tract homes these days.Good luck.

Joe

Mark Sparge wrote:
Got home last night to find one of the dog's Nylabones jammed in the
disposal (don't ask -- I don't know). I managed to turn the disposal
(hex key underneath) until the bone popped free. Removed bone, reset
the breaker and turned on the disposal.

Horrific racket.

Shut everything off and managed to get the "hammers" spinning freely
and tried again.

Horrific racket.

Something is apparently broken inside the disposal, but it runs
(horrific racket).

I'm reasonably good with tools. If I can disassemble the thing and
find what's broken, are repair parts available (it's a Kenmore if that
helps)? OR!!! Does anybody have any other good ideas what might
be wrong with this thing.

TIA,
Mark


yeah do what Joe said it needs to be replaced get a new one
its sounds like a tough, long, boring and annoying job especially since
that other dude spent
ages trying to find broken things in his

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Mark Sparge wrote:
Got home last night to find one of the dog's Nylabones jammed in the
disposal (don't ask -- I don't know). I managed to turn the disposal
(hex key underneath) until the bone popped free. Removed bone, reset
the breaker and turned on the disposal.

Horrific racket.

Shut everything off and managed to get the "hammers" spinning freely
and tried again.

Horrific racket.

Something is apparently broken inside the disposal, but it runs
(horrific racket).

I'm reasonably good with tools. If I can disassemble the thing and
find what's broken, are repair parts available (it's a Kenmore if that
helps)? OR!!! Does anybody have any other good ideas what
might be wrong with this thing.

TIA,
Mark

I would never waste my time trying to fix one that I could not fix
without disassembly.

--
Joseph Meehan

Dia duit

"Mark Sparge" wrote in message
Something is apparently broken inside the disposal, but it runs
(horrific racket).

I'm reasonably good with tools. If I can disassemble the thing and
find what's broken, are repair parts available (it's a Kenmore if that
helps)? OR!!! Does anybody have any other good ideas what might
be wrong with this thing.

If you can disassemble it, good change it will never go back together again.
If you cannot find the problem from the top, you'd be as well off putting in
a new unit. Most are built by the same couple of companies and things will
usually line up easily.

Mark Sparge wrote:
Got home last night to find one of the dog's Nylabones jammed in the
disposal (don't ask -- I don't know). I managed to turn the disposal
(hex key underneath) until the bone popped free. Removed bone, reset
the breaker and turned on the disposal.

Horrific racket.

Shut everything off and managed to get the "hammers" spinning freely
and tried again.

Horrific racket.

Something is apparently broken inside the disposal, but it runs
(horrific racket).

I'm reasonably good with tools. If I can disassemble the thing and
find what's broken, are repair parts available (it's a Kenmore if that
helps)? OR!!! Does anybody have any other good ideas what might
be wrong with this thing.

TIA,
Mark

I recently decided to grind up some aquarium stones in mine (actually
it was an accident). It was quite easy to remove, disassemble, remove
the stones, re-assemble and re-install. It only took about 45 minutes.
Once you have the grinding chamber cover off, you may be able to see
where your problem is.

BRW

"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in
:

"Mark Sparge" wrote in message
ups.com...
Got home last night to find one of the dog's Nylabones jammed in the
disposal (don't ask -- I don't know). I managed to turn the disposal
(hex key underneath) until the bone popped free. Removed bone, reset
the breaker and turned on the disposal.

Horrific racket.

Shut everything off and managed to get the "hammers" spinning freely
and tried again.

Horrific racket.

Something is apparently broken inside the disposal, but it runs
(horrific racket).

I'm reasonably good with tools. If I can disassemble the thing and
find what's broken, are repair parts available (it's a Kenmore if
that helps)? OR!!! Does anybody have any other good ideas
what might be wrong with this thing.

TIA,
Mark


As far as parts, the Sears web site will answer that question. You'll
need the 8 trillion character model number that's on the back side of
the disposal where only a snake could get into a contorted enough
position to see it.

The insides of these machines are pretty tough, so I'd be surprised if
something was actually broken. Hardware stores sell something like a
dental mirror, but with a larger rectangular mirror. I'd try that and
a bright pen light first - you might be able to see quite well. If
it's obvious that one of the hammers is shot, there's your answer.
Otherwise, it could be just a piece of debris. Was the dog thing
totally intact? The hammers are not sharp - no reason not to explore
by hand. If you think a piece of the bone might still be in there,
find a SAFE way to seal the drain tube - maybe a foam hearing
protector. Fill the thing with hot water and let it sit for a while.




You'll need the 8 trillion character model number...

They finally shortened them eh?