How To Fix A Insinkerator Garbage Disposal Hot [exclusive] Guide

Every InSinkErator shipped includes a silver, L-shaped hex key called a Jam-Buster wrench. If you lost yours, a standard works perfectly.

Run hot tap water continuously for 1 to 2 minutes to flush out any soft clogs or grease buildup.

Once the unit is cool and the jam is cleared, you need to manually reset the internal circuit breaker that tripped when the unit grew hot. Look at the bottom exterior of the InSinkErator unit. Locate the small, square or circular . how to fix a insinkerator garbage disposal hot

Mechanical jams are the most common cause of overheating. If the blade cannot rotate, the motor draws excessive current, generating rapid heat. Inspect the Grinding Chamber Use a flashlight to look down into the sink drain.

Vigorously turn the wrench back and forth in both directions. Every InSinkErator shipped includes a silver, L-shaped hex

. If you try to reset it while the motor is still too hot, the reset button will not stay in. Find the Reset Button

If nothing happens, the thermal switch may be damaged, or the motor is completely dead. Alternative Causes of Overheating Once the unit is cool and the jam

Note: Internal motor components and bearings are sealed at the factory and cannot be safely serviced by a homeowner. If the motor or bearings fail, the entire garbage disposal unit must be replaced. How to Prevent Your Disposal from Overheating in the Future

If your disposal is hot, it's likely that the internal overload protector has tripped.

If disposal hums briefly, gets hot instantly, and trips breaker/reset:

Ensure the wall switch controlling the disposal is turned to the position.