If you are wondering how to fix a garbage disposal that makes an odd hum, leaks, backs up, drains slowly, or does nothing when you flip the switch, try the reset button on the bottom of the disposal.

Q. After dinner, I rinsed off the dishes in the sink like I always do, and flipped the switch for the garbage disposal to grind the food scraps. The garbage disposal was not working. How can I fix the ...

Garbage disposals are a boon for any kitchen. They cut down on landfill waste, make cleaning up and washing dishes a breeze, and are a fairly simple way to boost your home’s value. At some point, ...

Few things bring a kitchen cleanup to a halt faster than an unresponsive garbage disposal. But whatever you do, do not put your hand down the disposal to try and figure out the problem! Your second ...

Everyone loves a perfectly running garbage disposal, but the second you start to see water building up in your sink, the panic starts to set in. Clogs are annoying and unsightly (plus also smelly), ...

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Learning to clean a garbage disposal was a rite of passage for me. I graduated high school, moved away from home and was suddenly faced with this grimy, potentially dangerous kitchen appliance at the ...