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I have an insinkerator badger 7 1/3 horse that is not working.

 

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I have an insinkerator badger 7 1/3 horse that is not working. I have turned it from underneath with the provided wrench. The button underneath does not 'click in'. It makes a hum when I turn it on so I know there is power to it. Help!!!!

Submitted: 1176 days and 7 hours ago.
Category: Appliance
Value: $14
Status: CLOSED
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Expert:  esequiel walker replied 1176 days and 7 hours ago.

when u turn the wrench do u break it loose to where it spins freely before u turn it on run water to it to flush out everything

Customer replied 1176 days and 7 hours ago.

It spins when i spin it. but not completely around freely real fast.

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Expert:  esequiel walker replied 1176 days and 7 hours ago.

ok these disposals get massive build up throughout usage the blades corrode the inside corrodes but it turns on when u turn the switch

Customer replied 1176 days and 7 hours ago.

The disposal makes a humming sound when I power the switch, but nothing moves. no rotation at all.

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Expert:  esequiel walker replied 1176 days and 7 hours ago.

ok if u have broken it free and it spins freely but u turn it on and it hums the disposal is in need of replacement the windings are worn pressing accept pays me thanks

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