The problem that you are having with your garbage disposal can be caused by a couple of things. I am ruling out the jammed possibility because you make it sound like there is nothing happening at all...no hum, buzz or anything. So, the problem would be either the reset or a burnt out motor. The reset button can push in really hard sometimes. Almost to the point of hammering on it. Actually don't be afraid of wrecking anything because if it don't work you are going to have to replace the disposal anyway. Give that button a good push with something hard like the blade of a butter knife. Don't use anything sharp...and cause personal injury...
If that does not work and you are sure that power is going to the motor, then the motor has gone out and you might just as well replace the whole unit. The motor only costs almost that and then with the labor... you get the picture...
I am attaching ths tip more to help others that may come acros this by searching then for you, but you can also check it out... although your problem has a slightly different twist to it...
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Hi Linda,
The problem that you are having with your garbage disposal can be caused by a couple of things.
I am ruling out the jammed possibility because you make it sound like there is nothing happening at all...no hum, buzz or anything.
So, the problem would be either the reset or a burnt out motor.
The reset button can push in really hard sometimes. Almost to the point of hammering on it. Actually don't be afraid of wrecking anything because if it don't work you are going to have to replace the disposal anyway. Give that button a good push with something hard like the blade of a butter knife. Don't use anything sharp...and cause personal injury...
If that does not work and you are sure that power is going to the motor, then the motor has gone out and you might just as well replace the whole unit. The motor only costs almost that and then with the labor... you get the picture...
I am attaching ths tip more to help others that may come acros this by searching then for you, but you can also check it out... although your problem has a slightly different twist to it...
Garbage Disposal Clogged or Jammed
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