Why is my Insinkerator not draining?

Why is my Insinkerator not draining?

If your disposal is draining very slowly or not at all, the problem is most likely in the drain trap—the U-shaped plumbing fitting that is located downstream of the disposal discharge pipe. Lack of flushing water: Not putting enough water down the disposal when it’s grinding is a sure way to get a clog.

How do you find the reset button on the garbage disposal?

The reset button is a red button located on the bottom or lower back side of the garbage disposer. If the garbage disposer gets jammed and the motor overloads, the reset button will pop out and shut the disposer off.

Why is garbage disposal humming and not working?

A humming garbage disposal is likely caused by an object in the drain that has jammed the blades. When the blades are jammed, they are unable to rotate. If the garbage disposal is turned on while an object has blocked the blades from spinning, its use has the potential to burn out the unit’s motor.

How do I reset my Badger 1 Insinkerator?

Make sure that the disposal switch is in the “OFF” position. Gently press the red button in to reset garbage disposal. If it does not stay in (retracted), wait ten minutes and try again. Turn on a cold stream of water and turn the disposal switch to “ON” position, the disposal should now run again.

What is the red button on the bottom of a garbage disposal?

The overload protector is located under the sink, on the bottom of the garbage disposal, facing the floor. It is a red square button. If the overload protector is tripped, you will see the red button dropped down about a quarter of an inch (5mm).

How do you unclog a garbage disposal that won’t drain?

IMPORTANT

1. Free the clog. Use a plunger or plumber’s helper to free the clog.
2. Fill the sink with four inches (10cm) of water. Fill the sink with four inches (10cm) of water.
3. Clear the garbage disposal of any debris. When the clog is dislodged, run the water and the garbage disposal for a minute or two.

How do I know if my Insinkerator is clogged?

One sure sign that you have a clogged garbage disposal system is if the only thing it does is to hum. You may feel it vibrating within the sink, but its shredder doesn’t actually turn around. If this occurs, turn off the unit right away, as letting it “run” even if it’s jammed can burn out its motor.