Waste King Garbage Disposal Troubleshooting

It Is Loud Or Noisy.

If your Waste King garbage disposal generates a loud noise, then check the shredding plate if it wiggles or wobbles up and down. Also, check the blades if they are stuck. Remember that if the problem is the motor, it means that you need to replace the entire unit, as the motor is not repairable.

It Is Leaking Water.

A leaking Waste King disposal means that its O-ring might be broken or torn. If this is the case, then you should replace it. Also, the splash guard is often part of the main gasket, so if your unit is leaking between it and the mounting flange, inspect the splash guard for damage and replace it. On some disposer models, this component, together with the stopper, is sold as a unit, which means that you might not be able to replace this part separately.

Maintenance Tips

In order to give your Waste King garbage disposal unit a longer life, you should perform maintenance tasks on it on a regular basis. You should always run plenty of cold water when it is in use and clean its splash guard and stopper once in a month, as this and the stopper are havens for bacteria. If you are having some difficulty with eliminating odor of this component, consider replacing it. Moreover, you should sharpen the disposer blades and deodorize the unit periodically using non-toxic and biodegradable cleaning pellets to get rid of odor naturally and keep your unit smelling fresh.