Home Page link

Insinkerator not digesting its load

Home| Search | About
Login Password
Register Now! Lost Password?

Home Repair - - If it ain't broken, don't fix it. Otherwise look here. 

Bookmark this page:  YahooMyWeb Yahoo!  Google Google  Windows Live Favorites Windows Live  del.icio.us del.icio.us  digg digg  Add to Netscape Netscape
Subject Author Date
Insinkerator not digesting its load John Keith 05-04-2008
If you were  Registered and logged in, you could reply and use other advanced thread options
Posted by John Keith on May 4, 2008, 7:05 pm
I have a Insinkerator, model Badger 5, 1/2 HP, that is not very
consistent at grinding a load. The motor runs quietly and the blades
on the on the rotating plate seem to swivel freely yet it doesn't
complete the job. The unit is about 6 years old and the cutting
surface on the outside perimeter does look a little worn and is rusty
but I wouldn't expect that to affect the operation. I'm looking at
this for an older couple so I have no day-to-day experience with the
unit but i did not do much with a handful of carrots we tried to feed
it. And the homemaker says it just doesn't work well.

Any advice? I hate to replace it for them without seeing something
really out of whack with it.


John Keith
kd0gd@juno.com

Posted by JoeSpareBedroom on May 4, 2008, 8:21 pm
>I have a Insinkerator, model Badger 5, 1/2 HP, that is not very
> consistent at grinding a load. The motor runs quietly and the blades
> on the on the rotating plate seem to swivel freely yet it doesn't
> complete the job. The unit is about 6 years old and the cutting
> surface on the outside perimeter does look a little worn and is rusty
> but I wouldn't expect that to affect the operation. I'm looking at
> this for an older couple so I have no day-to-day experience with the
> unit but i did not do much with a handful of carrots we tried to feed
> it. And the homemaker says it just doesn't work well.
>
> Any advice? I hate to replace it for them without seeing something
> really out of whack with it.
>
>
> John Keith
> kd0gd@juno.com


Ask them what sorts of stuff they're trying to dispose of. Get a list of
5-10 things. There *are* foods that no disposal will deal with. Let us know
what you find out.



Posted by John Keith on May 5, 2008, 10:12 pm
On Mon, 05 May 2008 00:21:15 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"

>Ask them what sorts of stuff they're trying to dispose of. Get a list of
>5-10 things. There *are* foods that no disposal will deal with. Let us know
>what you find out.

The list was typical table scraps and running water was always used
(which was the only tip I got from Insinerators web page regarding
possible problems.)

The home owners are willing to spring for a new unit so that's what
we're going to do for them.


John Keith
kd0gd@juno.com

Posted by DanG on May 4, 2008, 8:23 pm
Wive's tale or not, the old adage is ice cubes, fruit pits, and
steak bones will sharpen a disposer. It won't cost much to try,
it won't harm anything, and worst case, will require replacement.

--
______________________________
Keep the whole world singing . . . .
DanG (remove the sevens)
dgriff237@7cox.net



>I have a Insinkerator, model Badger 5, 1/2 HP, that is not very
> consistent at grinding a load. The motor runs quietly and the
> blades
> on the on the rotating plate seem to swivel freely yet it
> doesn't
> complete the job. The unit is about 6 years old and the cutting
> surface on the outside perimeter does look a little worn and is
> rusty
> but I wouldn't expect that to affect the operation. I'm looking
> at
> this for an older couple so I have no day-to-day experience with
> the
> unit but i did not do much with a handful of carrots we tried to
> feed
> it. And the homemaker says it just doesn't work well.
>
> Any advice? I hate to replace it for them without seeing
> something
> really out of whack with it.
>
>
> John Keith
> kd0gd@juno.com



Posted by Red Green on May 4, 2008, 9:02 pm
@newsfe22.lga:

> Wive's tale or not, the old adage is ice cubes, fruit pits, and
> steak bones will sharpen a disposer. It won't cost much to try,
> it won't harm anything, and worst case, will require replacement.
>

I've used ice cubes for years in many disposers. I personally don't believe
it sharpens. I just believe it clears the accumulated small bits and pieces
that won't go down and are stuck in a place where the disposer grinding
can't get at it.

Similar ThreadsPosted
Insinkerator HOT-1 experience January 4, 2006, 11:22 pm
Insinkerator vs. Sears August 21, 2006, 9:45 pm
Insinkerator 444-3 disposer stopped January 3, 2006, 7:02 pm
Insinkerator quality questions January 5, 2006, 8:52 pm
Insinkerator Hot Water Dispenser problems February 14, 2006, 6:28 pm
insinkerator garbage disposers and hot water dispensers August 11, 2005, 11:47 am
Insinkerator 17-55 Batch Garbage Disposal Switch Failure December 12, 2006, 7:01 pm
Insinkerator 17-55 Batch Garbage Disposal Switch Failure December 13, 2006, 7:32 pm
Find the correct wire size for a load or the load for a selected wire size December 9, 2006, 1:04 am
Load Center Bus Bar February 8, 2005, 9:45 pm

Contact Us | Privacy Policy

XML SitemapXML Sitemap