Who makes Sinkmaster garbage disposals?

Who makes Sinkmaster garbage disposals?

Anaheim Manufacturing company produces the Sinkmaster garbage disposal, as well as a number of other kitchen appliances. The Sinkmasters come in a variety of styles and models, ranging from 1/3 horsepower to 1 horsepower in operating capacity.

Is there a reset button on garbage disposal?

A: Yes, most garbage disposals have a reset. When over-filled, or something is caught in them, they ‘trip’ so they aren’t damaged. First, clear the issue, which may require you to reach in and reduce the volume of debris in the disposal. Then, press the reset button, turn on the water and turn on the disposal.

How do you fix a whirlaway garbage disposal?

If the shredding plate is stuck, insert either a disposer wrench or a ¼ inch Allen wrench into the bottom of the disposer and wiggle the shredding plate back and forth until it moves freely. If the disposer does not have an opening at the bottom, insert a broom handle into the drain opening and try to wiggle the plate.

Is my garbage disposal clogged or broken?

Garbage Disposal Hums or Is Jammed You’ll know your disposal is jammed or clogged when the motor hums but the disposal doesn’t grind, is overly noisy, or runs and then stops before you turn it off. Don’t continue to run the disposal when it’s jammed—this can burn out the motor.

How do you remove a Sinkmaster 550?

Support the disposal unit from beneath with one hand. Turn the screwdriver counterclockwise to loosen the screw and clamp. While supporting the disposal unit from beneath, grasp the rubber cushion and gently wiggle and pull it to release the disposal unit from the sink strainer flange. Remove the disposal unit.

What causes a garbage disposal to stop working?

If your garbage disposal stopped working to clear waste down the drain, there is likely a clog. When the unit turns on but water backs up into the sink or doesn’t flow into the drain at all, this issue points to a clog either within the garbage disposal or the sink’s drain piping.

Why does my garbage disposal just hums?

The humming (or sometimes buzzing) sound that your garbage disposal makes is an indication that there is power coming into the unit but the blades are not turning. The humming sound can be a sign that the motor is clogged or jammed resulting in its failure to grind.

Where is the Whirlaway garbage disposal reset button?

Find the red reset button on the side of the disposal near the bottom. Push the button back into the disposal until it clicks.