Disposal will not run unless the reset button is pressed each time before use

Safety Warning

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

Weak Evergrind overload protector, Overheating Evergrind motor, High mechanical resistance in Evergrind bearings, Undersized circuit causing voltage drop

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Turn OFF power before inspection.

Check for mechanical drag: Use the Evergrind wrench to rotate the turntable. It should move freely. Any stiffness indicates bearing or seal issues.
Reduce run time: Avoid running the Evergrind unit for more than a few minutes continuously. Allow cool-down between heavy uses.
Verify circuit: Ensure the Evergrind disposal is on a dedicated circuit of appropriate amperage as specified in the manual.
If overload still trips every cycle: The internal overload or motor is failing. Replace the Evergrind disposer.

Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Evergrind disposer unit

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