Garbage disposal makes loud metal-on-metal grinding or screeching noises

Safety first: Immediately turn OFF the disposal and switch OFF the breaker or unplug it. Do not reach into the unit with your hand.

• Inspect chamber: Remove the splash guard and use a flashlight to look inside the Everbilt grinding chamber.
• Remove foreign objects: Use long-nose pliers or tongs to carefully remove any metal, glass, or other hard objects.
• Rotate impeller plate: Insert an Allen wrench into the bottom hex socket and rotate to ensure the plate moves freely and no objects remain trapped.
• Test briefly: Restore power, run water, and turn the unit ON for a few seconds. If the noise is gone, normal operation can resume.
• If noise persists: The impeller lugs or shredder ring may be bent or broken. Because these parts are not user-serviceable on Everbilt disposals, replace the disposal unit.