Garbage Disposal Repair Parts Faq
Chris asks…
In-sink garbage disposal sometimes makes loud grinding noise.?
It doesn’t happen instantly, but only after running for a little while. It sounds like I’m trying to shift gears in a car while mashing the accelerator and not touching the clutch; it’s brutal.
What could be going on?
Gears slipping?
some kind of linkage slipping?
can I possibly repair this by tightening some parts within it?
Should I apply lubrication to any gears?
thank you so much.
Garbage Disposal Staff Says:
Usually when this happens there is something inside the disposer that needs to be removed. Turn the power off to the disposer and use a flashlight to look inside. While looking inside, pay careful attention to the outside edge where the shredder ring is located as this is where things can get caught. Once you find the object, remove it with a pair of needle nose pliers.
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David asks…
There is this movie where a house comes to life & does horrible things in one part a repair guy is trying to ?
fix the garbage disposal & when his hand is done the drain the disposal comes on & eats his hand up
Garbage Disposal Staff Says:
Monster House?
Maria asks…
Is my landlord trying to keep my security deposit?
My current landlord is the worst landlord I’ve ever had in my life. During my stay here he would show up unexpectedly to talk about his wife or his life, he even told me he was convicted of kidnapping. I asked him to not show up to my door but never cared, strangely when I needed something repaired or fixed he never show up, I begged him for 5 months to repair my garbage disposal and he never put the smoke alarms he said he would install at the begining of my lease.
I had a fire right on my door, thankfully I was able to stop the fire from spreading but it burned part of the porch and stairs. The fire came from outside but aparently I am the one who has to pay, I’m fine with that and I asked the landlord to provide a carpenter he trusts to do the job (I want somebody he chooses, that way there will be no misunderstandings about me getting somebody to do it cheap) but it has been 2 weeks, he says he’ll send somebody and never does!, my lease ends in 15 days, what am I to do?.
btw, he is trying to convince me to sign for another lease, but I want out of this hellhole!!!, I have been very patient with this guy and I want out in good terms but I don’t want to get ripped off by him, I’ll fix his place but I don’t want him to keep my 1200 dlls security deposit. Any advice would be appreciated, thanks!.
Garbage Disposal Staff Says:
Actually, it is not your responsibility to pay for the fire damage. Fire damage will be covered by the landlord’s insurance, which he is required to pay for.
There are laws in every state about the return of security deposits, so it is best to look for information specific to your state. Sometimes, apartment search pages will have that info.
Also, not having smoke detectors is against the law. My best advice is just to get out of there, make the place immaculate, and take pictures when you leave. If you think that there is anything questionable, document it very well. Also, have the landlord walk through with you, and fill out a sheet listing any perceived damages. Make sure you both get copies.
If he has legitemate reason to keep your security deposit that’s one thing. But if there is no issue in the apartment, he has a maximum of 30 days (in most states) to return the money. Otherwise, you can sue him in small claims court. You will need the pictures and documentation in this case.
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