A Insinkerator Garbage Disposal Hot Verified | How To Fix

Fixing an InSinkErator garbage disposal that is running "hot" typically involves addressing an overheated motor

• The reset button has popped 5+ times in a month (motor dying).
• You smell a persistent burnt electrical odor (insulation is melting).
• The unit leaks water from the bottom (seal failure).
• It is more than 12 years old and jamming frequently.
• The hex wrench spins freely but the blades don’t move (broken shaft coupling).

• If hardwired: Flip the dedicated circuit breaker for the disposal to OFF at your electrical panel.
• If corded: Unplug the unit from the under-sink outlet.
• Double-check: Try the wall switch. Nothing should happen.

What to do:

In this guide, we will walk you through exactly why your disposal gets hot, how to reset it safely, and how to fix the underlying clog or jam that caused the problem in the first place. how to fix a insinkerator garbage disposal hot

Scenario C: It is Leaking

If your problem is water leaking from the unit: Fixing an InSinkErator garbage disposal that is running