Before getting to know garbage disposals, I naively assumed you could throw down any old pile of foodstuff, and it would mulch it effortlessly. However, if you put something down your garbage disposal ...

The InSinkErator Badger 5XP remains a workhorse for homeowners, but when it fails, the choice is often between a pricey service call and a DIY repair. With Repair Clinic offering detailed diagrams and ...

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 often overheat or get jammed, which trips the overload protector. Resetting the overload protector is a simple process with no tools required. Avoid chemical drain cleaners and ...

If the unit turns on after hitting the garbage disposal reset button but trips again shortly after, or if the unit won't respond to the reset button at all, it signals a deeper issue. A disposal that ...

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 ...