Any idea why my garbage disposal won't spin on?

farmerjohn1324 · Dec 29, 2017

I've tried on several occasions for up to 20 minutes.

It just won't spin on. Do I need WD40? Baking soda and vinegar to clean up the rust?

nealtw · Dec 29, 2017

does the ring move easily on the unit.
Have you put a screw driver in one of the lugs to help turn it while you have it there?
Cleaning off some rust would not hurt. Maybe a little Vaseline to make it slide might help.

Sparky617 · Dec 29, 2017

Putting a screwdriver on one of the lugs and tapping it with a hammer can help drive the ring around the mount. Even new they can need to be snugged up with this method as you may not be able to hand tighten them. At least that is my experience.

Is this the same disposal that was clogged with molasses? It may be time to put that thing out of its misery.

maxdad118 · Dec 29, 2017

There’s usually an Allen screw on the bottom that you can turn to dis lodge it? Is it ‘humming’ when you flip the switch??

Sparky617 · Dec 29, 2017

maxdad118 said:
Theres usually an Allen screw on the bottom that you can turn to dis lodge it? Is it humming when you flip the switch??

I think he's referring to mounting it. In earlier posts, we helped him dislodge it from a molasses mess.

chrisn · Dec 30, 2017

Looks like it's time for a new one to me:hide:

Snoonyb · Dec 30, 2017

You can purchase the sink bracket and the ring separately.

Which could lead to a whole nuther thread.

Wuzzat? · Dec 30, 2017

While it's disconnected, make sure it spins.

The last time I did one I used a scissor jack to take the weight of the disposal off my hands while I worked the fastening mechanism.

Use a small mirror to see all around the mechanism to check for misalignments.

The mech. swings thru a very small arc between fully engaged and not engaged.

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