
Why Is Your Garbage Disposal Humming but Not Working?
Key Points Garbage disposal humming means it has power — but the impeller blades are not spinning, usually due to a jam, overheating, or motor failure. The most common fix: cut power, use an Allen wrench in the bottom port to manually rotate the blades and clear the obstruction. If the disposal overheats, let it cool for 20 minutes and press the reset button on the bottom of the unit before trying again. A motor that repeatedly fails is usually nearing end of life — most garbage disposal motors last 10 to 15 years. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Duncanville handles garbage disposal repair and replacement with upfront pricing and same-day availability. You flip the switch, the garbage disposal hums —







