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∙ 13y agoIt probably just has something jammed in it. In the center of the motor on the bottom, there is a place for a hex key so that you can turn the motor by hand. A tool was supplied with the disposal and may be under the sink somewhere. Second better option. Use a wooden broom handle in the top to unjam it. Use the opening of the disposal as the pivot point and pry the blades around to dislodge whatever is stuck in it. It may be that the disposal is old enough that the motor has rusted. In which case it needs to be replaced.
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∙ 13y agoIf it only hums, the motor isn't able to rotate. First disconnect the driveshaft and try to run the motor. If it runs, the pump is bound up/clogged. If the motor continues to hum, the bearing is shot. Repair or replace motor. Good luck.
Turn the switch OFF and look below the centre of the garburator. There is an Allen socket in the middle of the motor shaft, fit an Allen wrench (often 3/16 or 1/4 ) into it and turn as water runs through it. Hopefully this will dislodge the obstruction. After removing your Allen wrench turn switch on to test it.
I would say that either the bearings in the motor are worn out ,so the motor has a hard time turning. Or it may be that one of the motor windings (electric coils) is bad. I would replace the disposer.
The worm gear that runs it is stripped, Replace the motor.
Motor is locked up unless it is belt driven. In that case the belt can be broken.
Motor is locked up unless it is belt driven. In that case the belt can be broken.
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The F-body motor is notorious for dying. The replacement costs about $50 from an auto parts store and will probably take an afternoon for a first timer. Remove the door panel and take a drill to open up holes in front of the rivets on the motor. Procede to drill out the old motor then replace it with your new one and screw it in. First you want to get the window up, if you can. If the motor actually hums, then press the button while pulling the window up, if you cannot get it up, then you are going to have to be extra careful not to harm the glass while taking the door apart and replacing the motor.
It's probaly not latched on to the chain. Check to see if the chain is moving then check the connection to the chain.
The issue is likely due to a jam in the plumbing snake. Turn off the machine and unplug it first, then manually rotate the drum to free up any clogs. If the problem persists, there may be a mechanical issue with the motor that requires professional repair.
It is possible to check the resistance of the motor leads compared to a known motor. You can also connect the leads to 120 volts temporarily. If the motor hums and runs slowly or not at all it is a 220 volt motor. If it runs normally, then it is a 120 volt motor. Testing should be done for only a few seconds so if the motor is designed to be run on 220 volts, you don't overheat or damage it on 120 volts.AnswerRead the nameplate information.
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