Dead giveaway a garbage disposal is unfixable

[@TuanNguyen-su4yy]

I bought a $6 "JB Well Waterwell" epoxy part from home depot and I put that into the holes on the non-rust side and rusted side of the metal plate and it worked out for me well. No more leaking. That is what epoxy steel stick is made for this kind of problem. Simple fix and no need for welding or anything,

[@unknownopinionoid6787]

Yea ur right like I'm thinking about buy used garbage disposal & buying a welder and welding them if the price 4 them gets any higher & who wants to buy a new garbage disposal for a rental anyway

[@tuanngnt]

@@unknownopinionoid6787 I spent $10 for epoxy stuff and it is working well for more than a year already but I think buying a new one if it leaks again. So far the fix works great for me. The new one costs at least $120.

[@unknownopinionoid6787]

@@tuanngnt Housing for humanity restore has used ones 4 10-30 bucks the new one I saw at home depot cost 175 that's the cheapest & I'm a contractor 4 home depot so I've been looking at every one I go 2

[@ecopotterscience]

@@tuanngntI couldn’t afford a new disposal so I did this too and it lasted a year.

[@tuanngnt]

​@@ecopotterscienceThat is great. Mine is still working fine since I did this temp fix 3 years ago. Last December I bought a brand new 1HP Waste King on sale from Amazon for $80, but I have not installed it yet because the temporary fixed 1/2HP InSinkErator is still working great, I couldn't believe it and I used mine every day.

[@riverhuntingdon6659]

Planned obsolesence in action. Make a vital part so badly and cheaply that when it goes, the whole unit's kaput. The windings on that looked pristine, but, with water ingress, it's still a dump it job.

[@tomtuckerchannel6]

Unplugged my disposal and tried to spin the disk using a screwdriver since nothing else worked. After a few tries it dislodged and is running good as new :)

[@cashflowglo7262]

Wow. Thanks Adam. Exactly what I needed to see. I have a spoon wrenched inbetween the grinder ring and the hopper wall. And now I know or guess that it is because that plate is wearing thin? I truly appreciate your video enough to subscribe.

[@pcno2832]

That looks a lot like an InSinkerator and I've had 4 or 5 of them fail that way in a row. I hate them, but my friends keep giving them to me for free when they remodel or have to remove one for a home inspection (some places don't allow them and some inspectors will write them up if the house has a septic tank). The more expensive InSinkerators have more stainless steel, so they are not all bad, but the fact that they are willing to put their name on these rust-buckets makes me want to avoid them. Even if they made their cheap models out of heavy plastic, I suspect they would last longer, since the plastic grind chambers I've seen seem to last forever; it's only the steel bottom plate that leaks. The next time I have to buy one new, I'll try a Waste King, since I haven't heard of them rusting out.

[@Smurdle450]

That's my thing with ISE. Their evolution models are great, IMO superior to WK, but man, the badgers are absolutely awful. ISE really needs to either discontinue the Badgers or at the very freaking least make them SS, as even a $50 cheap ass waste king is SS. If it came down to badger or waste king, I'd 100% go waste king. If it's Evolution or waste king, it would be a harder decision.

[@coondogtheman]

That's what mine looks like, It's rusted, the shredding ring is rusted as well as the flywheel but it doesn't leak and runs fine. If I have to replace it I'm going to make a bench grinder out of the motor from the old one.

[@nancy3266]

Thank you so much. You answered my question perfectly. Water out the bottom = new disposal. Great video.

[@SARDOG]

Thank you for this video. When I turn on my GD it sounds like a banshee coming out of it. Took the whole thing apart and when I shake the disposal it rattles in the base. Pretty sure it's a bearing that broke loose. Ugh!

[@patcornwell9298]

Have a1/2 HP kitchenaid foe 23 years just started leaking. Try to replace it with the same model .Looks like the badges aren’t any good !

[@moedigzz]

I've fixed many like that. Some have even been working for over 2yrs after fixing the leaks.

[@ogkushmuffins]

thats some badass handy work lots of people just don't want to believe

[@pcno2832]

I've done the same to get an extra year, but it seems that once the water gets into the motor, its life is limited. They sometimes reach a point where they won't start by themselves, though you can get them going with a drill, so either the start switch or the capacitors go bad. Maybe if I seal one up before it starts leaking, I'll have better luck.

[@thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259]

​@@pcno2832Start switch, there's no capacitor.

[@josephhaddakin7095]

my badger is rusty like yours but the leak is from the upper plastic housing which has several cracks. It is missing one of the macerator teeth so it vibrated & cracked the housing. I'm gonna go get some JB Weld at fix. For now I won't turn on the disposal but hopefully I can fix the cracks until I can afford a new one. I put this unit in about 15 years ago so I guess I got my money's worth, hahaha.

[@rudybishop9089]

should be able to get another 10 years out of it

[@judyl.761]

What brand is good and considered not cheap?

[@dannytripper]

I've got a waste king 9920 3 bolt mount. I think one of the blades came out so I just want to swap it out for a new disposal. The problem is waste king doesn't make the 9920 anymore. I can only seem to find EZ mount. So I get an adapter or just pull it all out and start fresh with the EZ Mount. Living and learning. Thanks

[@joemenzaart]

Thanks for the video I completely forgot about the tool for the bottom and spun mine and got it working again

[@kathylanpher7031]

My Badger 5 (1/2 horsepower) garbage disposal is 3 years old and the flywheel is completely rusted. Is that typical? I can't tell if it's thinning, but I couldn't get it to work twice in the last 2 weeks. I hit the reset button the first time and got it running again, but the 2nd time I had to insert the handle end of a plunger in it to get it moving again. I'm guessing some of the rust may be flaking off and jamming it? What do you think?

[@suz0000]

Can the “blades” be replaced? I heard some rattling and I reached in and there was a bolt- like piece and a blade that had come off.

[@danielsmoke4790]

I have a loose metal part. The part is one of two metal pieces that are exposed as soon as you opened up the disposal. One is anchored in and not moving and the other is spinning like crazy when I turn on the disposal. Any tips?

[@jiffymix123]

If the impeller blades are too loose is there a way to tighten them or should I just trash this one as well

[@suz0000]

Mine actually came off, wondering if it can be fixed? Motor is still good

[@joshuazottnick57]

My disposal was humming and now it has stopped. The disposal feels really hot to the touch as well. I hit the reset button. Nothing works now. Should I just buy a new one? Ours is only 4 years old. Installed when House was built.

[@sylbarba5356]

Hi My water backs up into the other sink..All pipes are clear of being clogged, do I need a new disposal its a 500 inerator?

[@firealarmtechguy4444]

This is why you buy a Waste King 9980 or Insinkerator evolution series.

[@MAG111GAM]

I have a problem, my garbage disposal hums but still does not work. I have rotated the flywheel a couple of dozen times, still no success. any advice, is it broken?

[@dalwee]

I have the same problem. flywheel spins with no problem but one of the silver flange things won't spin, could that be a problem?

[@JayZoop]

I'm sure by now you found out that you need to clean it out, and hit the reset button. Always cut the power before sticking hand into or working on garbage disposal.

[@richardb7093]

Looks just like the KitchenAid I just replaced. Only problem is I paid extra because of the name.

[@TanyaOwens]

So what I don't have water coming out the bottom. But the reset botton popped and smoke is coming out of it. When I checked the top, nothing was blocking it. And I used an allen wrench, it wasn't hard to turn. It is only 8 years old.

[@gait5873]

can u make tutorial how to remove screw stuck inside?

[@jscottupton]

If a wooden broom (plunger, etc) handle doesn't unjam an old unit then my advice is throw it out. Disposals wear out and it's not worth the time and effort to keep fighting it. (this is assuming you hear the "humming" noise but it doesn't grind).

[@mst3kpimp]

the hum will occur if there is an obstruction, first order of business is to remove said obstruction.

[@franciscoguerrero292]

I use one of those glues hot gun and after e good clean I cover it with glue , the hole and on the rest of the weak link...

[@Guillotines_For_Globalists]

Not sure, I've never found the need for a garbage disposal unit.

[@Here-2-Learn]

My garbage disposal only turns a inch left and right with all my strength using a Allen wrench I cannot break whatever is jammed in there and I can't see it it doesn't leak it humms when I turn it on should I take it apart?

[@sabrinagossett8749]

I have water leaking from the bottom of the garbage disposal the drips are coming from an area where there is wiring is it time for a new one I had someone look at it they said if I continue to use it not a good idea every time that the water turns on it goes,right through could it be possible for it to be rusty

[@baddboo]

My GD Works but is leaking from the rest button. What’s the next best step? And thanks

[@victorjamesireland]

Hi Adam, I posted my comment on the "replace garbage disposal page." However, here is my correctly posted comment: "Thanks very much. Waste disposal now works after following your clear and simple directions." p.s. The Allen Key demo worked a treat. And thanks for saving me a bundle. Regards.

[@AdamDIY]

Im glad to hear it! Thanks for the comment.

[@patrickhayes3099]

ACE Hardware too! no need to big box shop!

[@nebtheweb8885]

I've got one that I don't think is fixable either. Here is the problem. The motor runs beautifully, however, the grinding plate doesn't turn at all as if it were completely disconnected from the motor shaft. Is this fixable? Mine does not seem to have a nut in the center of the grinding mechanism plate, and it pivots from side to side if I push down on it. I don't think it is supposed to do that. Perhaps I should just replace it since it is about 30 years old. :)

[@JacyOnTheFly]

Mine is making a noise so the motor is running, but the water/particles are backing up in the sink and draining slowly, and then leaking out the bottom. A gonner?

[@AdamDIY]

Any time I find a disposal is leaking from the bottom I just replace it.

[@jadestone8002]

Adam, that was really helpful and saved me time for sure. I saw another one where the guy took it apart and put silicone around it, but you alerted me to the electrical at the bottom and that makes perfect sense. Yayyy.....I get to buy a new Garbage Disposal.

[@MrMastrmonstr]

Jade Stone RIP wallet?

[@jadestone8002]

LOL...I found a pretty cheap one on Amazon...I found a Badger 3/4 Hp 5x for 100.00

[@burtreynolds3143]

best video yet on these ! Thanks.

[@topcat2367]

The motor is still usable

[@CMBdecipleofChrist]

My disposal was leaking from the bottom. My teeth seem to be ok. There is plenty of rust, but there don't seem to be any holes that go all the say through, but I can't get the grinding unit separated fwrom the motor, to see what is going on. The Allen wrench trick to free the rotation failed before disassembly. What do you think? Is my unit dead? I would like to fix it if I could figure out how. It is a badger 1/2 horse power.

[@CMBdecipleofChrist]

+carolyn bishop I forgot to ask my main question which is that my tar is very shot and peeling off of the sides. Any tips on getting the motor off would be helpful. Thanks! Hope you can get back to me soon!

[@AdamDIY]

+carolyn bishop how old is it? Sometimes appliances are still under warranty. What's the brand and model number?

[@donaldwiggins1799]

I have a Badger 5 that leaks and I found someone who did fix their garbage disposal leaks with sealant and it works properly, here on youtube. The brand is from the Badger 5, any suggestions .

[@AdamDIY]

+Donald Wiggins Well I guess yes you can do that but it is at the end of its life and not worth the risk of all that water damage that can soon occur as well as the electrical hazard it creates. The metal is worn thin and is not something that I would ever recommend patching. It will fail again soon.

[@AdamDIY]

+AdamDIY I am strictly talking about units that are worn through from rust. If it is some other type of leak, that is a different situation.

[@jadestone8002]

But, if its leaking from the bottom---with all that electrical..is it a wash?? (no pun intended)

[@donaldwiggins1799]

I went and but a new one

[@dalwee]

I have hit the reset button and used the wrench to spin the flywheel, it spins with no problem but it still doesn't work, it only hums. and only one of the two silver flange things won't spin, could that be a problem?

[@pcno2832]

Induction motors need to be started up, a lot like a car engine, or they just hum, so the centrifugal switch on the motor shaft connects up the "start" capacitor. If the switch gets stuck in the run position, the start circuit never gets activated and if it gets stuck in the start position, the start capacitor burns out.

[@komedias]

My Badger 5 is leaking. Do you think it's worth spending double the price for one of the nicer models, or just stick with the same thing? The old one lasted a good 9 years

[@AdamDIY]

+Komedias Productions Hard to say. I think it should last longer than 9 years but double the price is also is a little steep. I do like the InSinkErator Evolution series. Maybe look into those. If you have to change some plumbing you may change your mind on a different model. (Badger is made by InSinkerator)

[@elevatorproductionsbymaxpassa]

I'm glad I don't have a garbage disposer in my kitchen sink. I think disposers are a total pain in the ass to deal with at times. I prefer to compost my food scraps and turn it into fertilizer.

[@willierobison3666]

Mine disposal hums but will not turn. I no objects have followed several videos tutorials and still nothing. No water leaking. I removed the unit and found a bent piece of metal that appeared to be a part of the funny teeth made in the disposal. I bent it back and forth until it drop away from the rotating table. It hums louder. No turning disposal yet.

[@beccagalopogusberry1654]

Man, all these people asking questions this guy basically already answered. Lol

[@krout0]

i have a question! I just moved into a house about 6 weeks ago. About 1 week after moving in I put potato peels down the disposal. I know I shouldnt but my old one was a good disposal and it didnt have a problem with peels, so I didnt realize it would be a problem. So it clogged the disposal, but I pushed the reset button and waiting a while and ran hot water. then it unclogged and has worked fine ever since. I barely use it so I dont clog it again, but now its leaking regularly from the bottom. My landlord said that if they find that I am the reason for the leak then they will charge me $85 for the plumber, so my question is, do you think that the potato peel insident is the cause of the leak? I dont think so based on what I have researched. Its definately coming from the bottom reset button area, not the flange or anything outside the disposal.

[@AdamDIY]

I put peels down the disposal all the time. By no means would that ever cause a disposal to leak from the bottom or any other part. It's 100% not your fault. Most likely the disposal is bad and it needs to be replaced. Disposals wear out and need replacing after a while. What's model do you have?

[@kristenstoudt6942]

AdamDIY it is a badger 1 1/3 horsepower. Thank you for the quick response. Since it is leaking pretty good. Should I disconnect the power to it. I've notified my landlord.

[@bbjazzmanjazzman7721]

High probability that the Unit was already leaking from the bottom when the last tenants were there and they knew that they would be charged for the repair so they pulled a cheap dirty deed and chose not to report the leaking disposal flood under the kitchen sink and let the next renters take the blame.. dirty.. just dirty.

[@esthergomez1866]

I tried with the Wrenchette but it doesn't spin, not a little. I tried to see if there is something obstructing it but I can't see anything. some ideas? thanks.

[@thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259]

The sawtooth around the permiter is rust-jacked against the spinning disk. If you trun hard enough, it's bound to break free but the disposal is about done due to rust. Either replace it or replumb your sink to eliminate the disposal.

[@richvito7043]

What if the deposso turns for 3secounds thin allwas stop to a hummein sound but it turns when you spin it with a alan wrench

[@patrickhayes3099]

Don't buy cheap! Always buy the best quality your budget allows or a little better. Get more years out of it. Ours chewed some glass then spun it up and out the side where it was corroded and weak. It was 23 years old. Motor now going to power a stone tumbler!

[@beccawayne5411]

Mine is making a weird noise like rattling

[@MrCRios]

what if your garbage disposal doesn't have the unclog area

[@drslimdoog]

also try to buy with warranty!

[@a.ced.2052]

JB Weld!!!

[@RushVisarn]

Thank you very good video now I can let go get new one free shipping from Ebay $36 Bucks

[@aunabreslingaming3279]

i hate these so much :V the way they made them allthough the same... it's much thinner than it was and the old ones were 2x-3x+ as thick and yeah they rusted but they weren't that bad don't buy these crappers

[@calebproductions5970]

Another useless invention.