Everbilt Loose Debris in Grinding Chamber

Garbage disposal makes a rattling noise with small hard particles during use

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Possible Causes

Small bones, fruit pits, or hard seeds in chamber, Gravel or foreign debris from sink, Broken pieces of plastic or glass

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Turn OFF the disposal and switch OFF the breaker or unplug it.

  • Inspect chamber: Remove the splash guard and use a flashlight to look inside.
  • Remove loose debris: Use tongs or pliers to remove any visible hard particles.
  • Flush remaining particles: Restore power, run cold water, and briefly operate the disposal to flush out any remaining small pieces.
  • Prevent recurrence: Avoid putting hard pits, shells, or non-food items into the Everbilt disposal.
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Repair Difficulty

Very Easy 1/5
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