Comments on: Mowers, Drills And Garbage Disposals

By: The Handyguys

The Handyguys — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:49:32 +0000

I would check with the manufacturer. If its a decent disposer it may also have a decent warranty. Sounds toast to me.

By: Kent Woodson

Kent Woodson — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:58:57 +0000

My disposal is not spinning under power. It turns both directions by hand, not jambed, the circuit does nto need to be reset, it IS humming (like it is jambed) but not turning.

Motor problems? or could it be something else?

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By: The Handyguys

The Handyguys — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:30:19 +0000

Dave – good safety tip! The lye type draino is not recommended for garbage disposals. Check the label. The gel type, acording to the manufacturer, is okay for garbage disposals. So, I guess the suggestion is to read the label, if it doesn’t say then ask the manufacturer.

By: David

David — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:19:44 +0000

I always shut off the circuit breaker to the disposal anytime I am going to stick my hand in there. Just to be sure that it will not turn off.

Have you guys used draino? I had a problem where soft foods weren’t getting shredded enough to go down the drain so I started getting an odor. I poured draino down there and after it sat for awhile I ran it again and the food and smell were gone. Do you know of any problems in using draino in a disposal. ex corrosion or other problems?

By: The Handyguys

The Handyguys — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:30:47 +0000

I hope it helps! If you have any specific questions feel free to ask. We always respond to EVERY question we get and we pick the good ones to use in the podcasts. Thanks for listening.

By: Kikolani | Blogging, Poetry, Photography

Kikolani | Blogging, Poetry, Photography — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:39:06 +0000

What great timing to come across your podcast. My disposal is not running, and it’s messing up my ability to use the dishwasher. The apartment can’t seem to get it working right, so maybe I’ll have to do the deed myself. Your podcast should help!

~ Kristi

By: Nathan Olson

Nathan Olson — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:33:48 +0000

My wife has always used the peelings of any citrus fruit to clean the disposal and get rid of the smell. It has always worked for us and we have never had to use any other product.

By: The Handyguys

The Handyguys — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 13:26:08 +0000

Steve – Great tips – Thanks for the information.

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 23:21:17 +0000

Were you trying to think of “Kosher” salt?

Also, “The Queen of Clean” says in her book, fill the disposer with 3 inches of warm water and mix in a cup of baking soda with the disposer running.

She also says that once a month you should pour a handful of baking soda into the drain and add a cup of white vinegar. She says “a small volcano will erupt”, so cover the drain for a few minutes and flush it with cold water after 30 minutes.

From Linda Cobb’s book, “Talking Dirty with the Queen of Clean”