Insinkerator Disposal Not Working

You flip the switch and hear absolutely nothing—no humming or clicking.

Replace it with a new Insinkerator Badger 5 (budget) or Evolution Excel (premium). The mounting assembly is standard, so you won’t need to replace the sink flange.

Here is a quick guide to getting your disposal back in action. 1. Check the Reset Button insinkerator disposal not working

Every InSinkErator comes with a small, silver Jam-Buster™ Wrench (a standard hex key). The Action: Turn off the power at the wall or breaker.

If it’s popped out, push it back in. If it stays in, try turning the disposal on again. If it pops back out immediately, you likely have a jam. 2. Listen for the "Hum" (The Jammed Plate) You flip the switch and hear absolutely nothing—no

If the button won't stay in, wait 10–20 minutes for the motor to cool down before trying again. 2. The Humming Sound: Clearing a Jam

If the disposal "works" but is dripping, the fix depends on the location: Here is a quick guide to getting your

There’s nothing worse than watching food scraps swirl in a sink full of dirty water while your Insinkerator disposal stares back at you in silence (or with an angry hum). Before you call an expensive plumber, know this:

Work the wrench back and forth until you can rotate it a full 360 degrees freely.

If you flip the switch and hear a low hum or buzz but the blades don’t spin, the disposal is jammed (the flywheel is stuck). , or you will burn out the motor.