i have an isinkerator (badger 5 model) that just hums when the switch is turned on. the cutter disc rotates so it is not jammed. however, when i insert a probe and press down on the disc and rotate it the disposal works the next time i turn it on. problem is that after a proper use the same thing happens all over again. is there something under the blade disc that is jamming???

On Mon, 21 May 2007 17:43:49 +0100, skyking33
wrote:


i have an isinkerator (badger 5 model) that just hums when the switch is
turned on. the cutter disc rotates so it is not jammed. however, when i
insert a probe and press down on the disc and rotate it the disposal
works the next time i turn it on. problem is that after a proper use
the same thing happens all over again. is there something under the
blade disc that is jamming???


Open the rubber flaps, use a flashlight and an inspection mirror.

skyking33 wrote:
i have an isinkerator (badger 5 model) that just hums when the switch is
turned on. the cutter disc rotates so it is not jammed. however, when i
insert a probe and press down on the disc and rotate it the disposal
works the next time i turn it on. problem is that after a proper use
the same thing happens all over again. is there something under the
blade disc that is jamming???




It is a starting switch problem, not a jam.

The Badger is not their best model by any stretch
and you may be ahead of the game getting a new
machine rather than repair.

Jim