garbage disposal doesn't
 

Well, actually it does, just slowly.

Here's the problem. The dishwasher drains into the disposal. When the
dishwasher drains the water rises in the sink unless the disposal is turned on.

Sink drains fine with regular water flow from the tap.

Blades turn but there's not much of a grinding noise.

Is this just a clog or is the disposal shot?

Thanks,

Marc

"MrAoD" wrote in message
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Is this just a clog or is the disposal shot?


Could be either. Since it drains with the machine on, it is probably the
disposal. It may be starting to clog. I don't know how to clean them as
drain cleaners are not supposed to go into them. At least he old ones,
perhaps some of the new liquids would not harm them. If the disposal is on
the way out anyway, it would be worth a try.

I just used a drain cleaner made and marketed by Ace Hardware (a mild
cleaner), which specifically says can be used in garbage disposals.


I would try that first. Pour it in, let it set about 2 hours (longer
than the directions say) and then run the disposal (keep face away) and
let the water flow through it.


It is worth a try.

Let us know........


--James--

(MrAoD) wrote in message ...
Well, actually it does, just slowly.

Here's the problem. The dishwasher drains into the disposal. When the
dishwasher drains the water rises in the sink unless the disposal is turned on.

Sink drains fine with regular water flow from the tap.

Blades turn but there's not much of a grinding noise.

Is this just a clog or is the disposal shot?

Thanks,

Marc

Hi,

Kinda *sounds* like 2 problems....

The dishwasher drains into the disposal. When the
dishwasher drains the water rises in the sink unless the disposal is turned
on.

That certainly sounds like a slow/restricted house drain.

Blades turn but there's not much of a grinding noise.

Beater bars worn/missing, cutting ring could also be getting dull. New
unit may be needed.

Sink drains fine with regular water flow from the tap.

Just a guess, it probably would be better once the slow drain is
repaired.

jeff.
Appliance Repair Aid
http://www.applianceaid.com/

"jeff" wrote in message
om...

Blades turn but there's not much of a grinding noise.

Beater bars worn/missing, cutting ring could also be getting
dull. New
unit may be needed.

Doesn't ice sharpen the blades? At least that I heard once.
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Scall5

"Scall5" wrote in message ...

Doesn't ice sharpen the blades? At least that I heard once.

Hi,

Ice *may* very mildly help to sharpen up the cutting ring by cleaning
some of the gookus out of it, but it is a better cleaner for the unit.
A little ice and a lemon ( or orange, lime ) slice will help to
freshen up a smelly food waste disposal.

jeff.
Appliance Repair Aid
http://www.applianceaid.com/

I wrote:

Well, actually it does, just slowly.

Here's the problem. The dishwasher drains into the disposal. When the
dishwasher drains the water rises in the sink unless the disposal is turned
on.

Sink drains fine with regular water flow from the tap.

Blades turn but there's not much of a grinding noise.

Thanks to all who replied. The problem was the grinding plate(s). Purchased a
new disposal yesterday a.m. and installed by noon. Snaked the horizontal line
but it was clear.

Best,

Marc

(MrAoD) wrote in message ...
I wrote:

Well, actually it does, just slowly.

Here's the problem. The dishwasher drains into the disposal. When the
dishwasher drains the water rises in the sink unless the disposal is turned
on.

Sink drains fine with regular water flow from the tap.

Blades turn but there's not much of a grinding noise.

Thanks to all who replied. The problem was the grinding plate(s). Purchased a
new disposal yesterday a.m. and installed by noon. Snaked the horizontal line
but it was clear.

Best,

Marc

Thankx for the update! :)

jeff.
Appliance Repair Aid
http://www.applianceaid.com/