Disposal makes a clicking sound but does not start spinning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

Possible Causes

Jammed Evergrind turntable, Failed Evergrind start winding, Defective Evergrind internal overload, Low supply voltage to Evergrind motor

Safety first: Turn OFF power at the breaker.

Clear jams: Use the Evergrind hex wrench on the bottom shaft to rotate the plate. Remove any obstructions from the chamber with tongs.
Reset overload: Press the red reset button on the bottom of the Evergrind unit.
Test with no load: Restore power, run water, and briefly turn on the unit. If it only clicks and does not spin, turn it off immediately.
If clicking persists: The internal start winding or overload device is likely faulty. Replace the Evergrind disposer.

Medium 3/5

Evergrind disposer unit

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