Spoons in the garbage disposal
Jan 26th 2008, 6:55 pm
#31
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Re: Spoons in the garbage disposal
That happened to me.....got a metal lid stuck in it.
Got the mangled lid removed, but still made that humming noise.
I tried re-setting the red button.
So I did a quick google and it was a stuck flywheel.
Please make sure that power is OFF at the garbage disposal.
If you have the offset wrench (small L shaped thing) that came with the disposal unit insert it into the flywheel turning hole in the bottom of the disposal.
Turn it clockwise to dislodge the stuck flywheel.
When it dislodges you will feel the flywheel turn freely.
May take a few tries and at first I did it gently but that didn't work so do it firmly.
Got the mangled lid removed, but still made that humming noise.
I tried re-setting the red button.
So I did a quick google and it was a stuck flywheel.
Please make sure that power is OFF at the garbage disposal.
If you have the offset wrench (small L shaped thing) that came with the disposal unit insert it into the flywheel turning hole in the bottom of the disposal.
Turn it clockwise to dislodge the stuck flywheel.
When it dislodges you will feel the flywheel turn freely.
May take a few tries and at first I did it gently but that didn't work so do it firmly.
I agree, especially on turning the power off. [Pull the plug, and if hardwired, flip the breaker -- the thing is supposed to be on its own circuit].
I've never used the offset wrench, even though I have its envelope stapled to the side of the cabinet. I've put my hand in and pushed counter-clockwise about 1/8 turn.
A further maintainance thing -- the discharge can coat the drains down stream eventually causing a clog. My plumber person recommended that on the first of each month one should fill up the sink to the top, pull the plug and turn the disposal on until the sink empties. This will flush out the accumulated gunk.
Jan 26th 2008, 7:39 pm
#32
Militant Ginger
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Re: Spoons in the garbage disposal
Isn't any one else TERRIFIED of garbage disposals?
I get freaked out... Won't go near one.
Whiirrrr! Eeek!
I get freaked out... Won't go near one.
Whiirrrr! Eeek!
Jan 26th 2008, 7:41 pm
#33
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Re: Spoons in the garbage disposal
I think you inspired my DH to get an El Camino. I'm not sure exactly how you are directly responsible, but I think he covets your Big American Motor.
Jan 26th 2008, 8:37 pm
#34
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Jan 26th 2008, 8:39 pm
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Re: Spoons in the garbage disposal
witrh a 350hp motor ..very rapid ...
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Jan 27th 2008, 1:47 pm
#36
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Re: Spoons in the garbage disposal
Next time you call your wife to unclog it for you try this, as she's got her hand down the gaping maw of the metal toothed beast, creep up behind her and yell loudly (or shrilly, as the case may be). You'll be able to check her reaction time. Twice.
Jan 27th 2008, 6:04 pm
#37
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Re: Spoons in the garbage disposal
Nope, just you.
Next time you call your wife to unclog it for you try this, as she's got her hand down the gaping maw of the metal toothed beast, creep up behind her and yell loudly (or shrilly, as the case may be). You'll be able to check her reaction time. Twice.
Next time you call your wife to unclog it for you try this, as she's got her hand down the gaping maw of the metal toothed beast, creep up behind her and yell loudly (or shrilly, as the case may be). You'll be able to check her reaction time. Twice.
My rotten evil friend snuck up behind me and loudly went "bzzzzzzzzt".
It's been around 6-7 years, I have vaguely considered forgiving her.
Jan 28th 2008, 12:00 am
#38
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Re: Spoons in the garbage disposal
I pull the plug which does away with the terror. I also flip the breaker when doing electrical work.
I went to Kaiser the other day for lab work -- I am terrified of needles. You should the see the routine I go through when getting a jab -- I look the other way and describe how terrifying needles are and keep blabbing away until the tech says "Done." And I go "Thank you." They are on to what I am doing. [In Army basic training, I didn't mind the air gun injections although they actually hurt. There was one shot which was by needle and all the troops were in line seeing the swab-jab being done in industrial fashion. Once my LT revived me with smelling salts, he helped me walk by the swab person and then the jab person. I said "Thank you, sir" and he responded "no problem, soldier." That was an officer I would have followed to Hell and back.]
Jan 28th 2008, 2:21 am
#39
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Re: Spoons in the garbage disposal
Hi:
I pull the plug which does away with the terror. I also flip the breaker when doing electrical work.
I went to Kaiser the other day for lab work -- I am terrified of needles. You should the see the routine I go through when getting a jab -- I look the other way and describe how terrifying needles are and keep blabbing away until the tech says "Done." And I go "Thank you." They are on to what I am doing. [In Army basic training, I didn't mind the air gun injections although they actually hurt. There was one shot which was by needle and all the troops were in line seeing the swab-jab being done in industrial fashion. Once my LT revived me with smelling salts, he helped me walk by the swab person and then the jab person. I said "Thank you, sir" and he responded "no problem, soldier." That was an officer I would have followed to Hell and back.]
I pull the plug which does away with the terror. I also flip the breaker when doing electrical work.
I went to Kaiser the other day for lab work -- I am terrified of needles. You should the see the routine I go through when getting a jab -- I look the other way and describe how terrifying needles are and keep blabbing away until the tech says "Done." And I go "Thank you." They are on to what I am doing. [In Army basic training, I didn't mind the air gun injections although they actually hurt. There was one shot which was by needle and all the troops were in line seeing the swab-jab being done in industrial fashion. Once my LT revived me with smelling salts, he helped me walk by the swab person and then the jab person. I said "Thank you, sir" and he responded "no problem, soldier." That was an officer I would have followed to Hell and back.]
They just shoulda jabbed you THEN revived you!
I like the doctor who said he had overcome his fear of needles - he learned which end of them to be on! I'm for that, finally learned to stick dogs and cats, and that's as close as I get to the horrid pointy things.
Jan 28th 2008, 9:44 am
#40
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Re: Spoons in the garbage disposal
That happened to me.....got a metal lid stuck in it.
Got the mangled lid removed, but still made that humming noise.
I tried re-setting the red button.
So I did a quick google and it was a stuck flywheel.
Please make sure that power is OFF at the garbage disposal.
If you have the offset wrench (small L shaped thing) that came with the disposal unit insert it into the flywheel turning hole in the bottom of the disposal.
Turn it clockwise to dislodge the stuck flywheel.
When it dislodges you will feel the flywheel turn freely.
May take a few tries and at first I did it gently but that didn't work so do it firmly.
Got the mangled lid removed, but still made that humming noise.
I tried re-setting the red button.
So I did a quick google and it was a stuck flywheel.
Please make sure that power is OFF at the garbage disposal.
If you have the offset wrench (small L shaped thing) that came with the disposal unit insert it into the flywheel turning hole in the bottom of the disposal.
Turn it clockwise to dislodge the stuck flywheel.
When it dislodges you will feel the flywheel turn freely.
May take a few tries and at first I did it gently but that didn't work so do it firmly.
Apr 11th 2008, 12:43 am
#41
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Re: Spoons in the garbage disposal
That happened to me.....got a metal lid stuck in it.
Got the mangled lid removed, but still made that humming noise.
I tried re-setting the red button.
So I did a quick google and it was a stuck flywheel.
Please make sure that power is OFF at the garbage disposal.
If you have the offset wrench (small L shaped thing) that came with the disposal unit insert it into the flywheel turning hole in the bottom of the disposal.
Turn it clockwise to dislodge the stuck flywheel.
When it dislodges you will feel the flywheel turn freely.
May take a few tries and at first I did it gently but that didn't work so do it firmly.
Got the mangled lid removed, but still made that humming noise.
I tried re-setting the red button.
So I did a quick google and it was a stuck flywheel.
Please make sure that power is OFF at the garbage disposal.
If you have the offset wrench (small L shaped thing) that came with the disposal unit insert it into the flywheel turning hole in the bottom of the disposal.
Turn it clockwise to dislodge the stuck flywheel.
When it dislodges you will feel the flywheel turn freely.
May take a few tries and at first I did it gently but that didn't work so do it firmly.
Apr 11th 2008, 2:42 pm
#42
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Re: Spoons in the garbage disposal
**shudders**
I been here 5 weeks and still wont go near the thing - I dunno what im supposed to do with it, and Im just imagining losing my arm to it............
I been here 5 weeks and still wont go near the thing - I dunno what im supposed to do with it, and Im just imagining losing my arm to it............
Apr 11th 2008, 2:44 pm
#43
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I think thats where I was going wrong
Apr 11th 2008, 7:20 pm
#45
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Re: Spoons in the garbage disposal
im a bit the same. Ive been here 5 or 6 months and the only thing i put down it so far is the sloppy bits of cereal the kids leave in the morning. dont want to tip it in the bin so i swish it in the noisy thing. Dont really know what else im sposed to do with it though so i leave well alone for fear of busting it!