I think it needs a new motor, but what do I know? 

Plummer or Handyman? Alspaugh Ace Hardware has handy men service 

I might have to call them- I've gotten one company name so far- I'd love to get a referral- 

I've had one thing or another go out every week- really getting old- 

Not sure if they're serviceable, but the units themselves are only a few hundred bucks.

Does it do anything when you flip it on? 

It hums- and then nothing. 

Yeah sounds like it's jammed or seized 

If you're not afraid to stick your hand in it, unplug it under the sink first and see if you can spin the blade by hand. spinning it backwards might help if it's a physical jam, or see if there's something stuck in it 

I did, and it spins. :(( 

Did some googling. Seems to be common, either flywheel is disengaged or motor problem. Some ppl have fixed them, but they're so cheap it's less hassle to replace.

I would find the same model at lowes so you can use the same flange and swap it out easily. I replaced my whole kitchen sink and the disposal was a breeze 

The beauty of a man in the house, fuzz- 

So, the only value of a man around the house is his ability to fix thing? 

The women are the brains of the operation. Men just do the labor. Have you not heard of this concept? 

We used Lowe's for a new disposer and labor to install. They did a fine job. 

Thanks- 

Patrichhhhhhhhh likes to be passive aggressive . 

Disposals are super easy to fix and install.

Is it doing anything? Grab a hex key and insert it in the little hole and flip it. That is my first step I take. Also, there could very well be a clog in the pipe there, which is easy to undo, rinse out...I know there are technical names but I just play the pronoun game. You know, that thing...just put it there. LMAO
Is there food or debris stuck in the actual disposal? 

Grab a hex key and insert it in the little hole and flip it



What little hole? 

On the bottom. I think it has a name. I just don't know what it is. 

Hex head bolt directly under the blade spindle on the bottom of the unit. Also, there should be a little red button or a reset button of some kind underneath as well. If you push that button and are able to spin the blade mechanism and it still won't work, you will likely need a new one. 

^ smarter than I and I'm OK with that.

But it usually works! 

I think I will get a new one with you ATD!!!! I had a small piece no more than half inch of a very hard ceramic I think dish break off and go down ours. Before I ran it I stuck my hand in to get it out but that gives me the creeps and probably didn't try hard enough to find it. Then I ran it and heard it flying around. Then I plugged up the sink with the stopper and filled with some water and then removed stopper and ran it again so all that water would push threw. That is my famous old trick to do when I have a problem. LOL!!! I think it cleared but if it didn't and it won't spit it back out like it sometimes does what do I do next???? 

Plummer or Handyman? Alspaugh Ace Hardware has handy men service

They closed down the "Rent-A-Husband" operations.....bummer! 

They closed down the "Rent-A-Husband" operations.....bummer!

That is a bummer!

Tat, bit the bullet and go to either Lowe's or HD, pick out a new one and tell them you need to have them install it and be done with it.

I've had pretty good luck with installations from both places. 

We used Lowe's for a new disposer and labor to install. They did a fine job.

Same here - great job.

They came when scheduled, left no mess, and completed the job in less than 1 hour - within the estimated budget 

Yep- I'm going with Lowe's- 

The beauty of a man in the house, fuzz-?


LOL... Had to laugh. Actually a disposer is quite easy to replace. I have done 4 of them for myself and a couple of friends. I am not a guy... So what does Lowe's charge to replace one? Maybe I could get a side job... 

You should consider it! 

I had a few issues with sub contractors with our recent home remodel. Namely, males who treated me like I didn't know what I was talking about or I was being stupid with my requests, and were very condescending. I would gladly, GLADLY accept a female or male repair person in my home as long as they treated me as if I were at least somewhat equal.