Evergrind Garbage Disposals Error Codes

E01

Unit will not power on at all, no humming, no sound, wall switch appears to work, reset button does not help

Line Power or Control Power Loss

E02

Disposal hums loudly when switch is turned on but the grinding plate does not spin

Impeller Plate Jam / Rotor Locked

E03

Disposal trips the reset button frequently during normal use

Motor Overload / Overcurrent Condition

E04

Disposal trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI immediately when turned on

Short Circuit or Ground Fault in Motor Circuit

E05

Disposal runs but water backs up into sink; grinding seems normal but water drains very slowly

Discharge Blockage / Restricted Outlet

E06

Newly installed Evergrind disposal leaks from the side where the dishwasher hose connects

Dishwasher Inlet Connection Leak

E07

Water leaks from the very bottom of the Evergrind disposal housing

Internal Motor Seal or Chamber Leak

E08

Water leaks from the top of the disposal where it meets the sink drain

Sink Flange / Mounting Gasket Leak

E09

Disposal runs but makes a loud metal-on-metal grinding or scraping noise

Foreign Object in Grinding Chamber

E10

Disposal emits a strong burning smell and may shut off during use

Motor Overheating / Insulation Breakdown

E11

Disposal turns on by itself intermittently or will not turn off even when the wall switch is off

Control Switch or Wiring Fault

E12

Disposal vibrates excessively and causes the sink to shake during operation

Imbalanced Turntable or Loose Mount

E13

Disposal is extremely loud compared to previous operation, with a harsh rattling sound

Worn Grinding Components / Loose Internal Parts

E14

Disposal runs but does not grind food effectively; food remains in chamber

Dull Shredder Ring / Stuck Impellers

E15

Disposal makes a clicking sound but does not start spinning

Stalled Motor or Faulty Start Circuit

E16

Disposal runs but water and ground food back up into the opposite sink bowl

Cross-Connection or Partial Blockage in Double-Bowl Plumbing

E17

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

Nuisance Tripping of Internal Overload

E18

Disposal causes lights to dim significantly when starting

High Inrush Current / Marginal Circuit Capacity

E19

Disposal runs but water leaks from the side discharge connection

Discharge Elbow / Gasket Leak

E20

Disposal makes a high-pitched whining noise with little torque

Motor Bearing or Rotor Failure

E21

Disposal runs but there is a persistent foul odor from the sink opening

Organic Buildup in Grinding Chamber and Drain

E22

Disposal splashes water and food particles up out of the sink opening during use

Missing or Misfitted Splash Baffle

E23

Disposal will not turn on, but there is power at the outlet and the reset button is not tripped

Open Internal Switch or Thermal Protector

E24

Disposal causes GFCI outlet to trip occasionally, especially when wet dishes are in the sink

Intermittent Ground Fault / Moisture Intrusion

E25

Disposal runs but the dishwasher does not drain through the disposal

Blocked Dishwasher Inlet Passage

E26

Disposal makes a rattling noise only when the dishwasher is draining

Backflow or Debris from Dishwasher into Disposal

E27

Disposal unit feels loose and can be moved by hand at the sink flange

Loose Mounting Assembly

E28

Disposal trips the reset button immediately when turned on, even with no load in the chamber

Internal Short or Locked Rotor

E29

Disposal runs but occasionally stalls when certain foods are added (e.g., potato peels, fibrous vegetables)

Marginal Torque / Overloading with Difficult Waste

E30

Disposal produces a noticeable electrical buzzing or humming even when the switch is off

Backfed or Miswired Switch Circuit

Symptom

Disposal causes noticeable vibration and noise in adjacent cabinetry and countertop

Structure-Borne Vibration Transmission

Symptom

Disposal emits a metallic clunk at startup and shutdown but otherwise runs normally

Normal Impeller Swing or Minor Mechanical Play

Symptom

Disposal leaks only when the sink is filled and then drained, not during normal faucet flow

Intermittent High-Head Leak at Flange or Joints

Symptom

Disposal occasionally jams when not used for several weeks

Corrosion or Stiction of Grinding Plate

Symptom

Disposal will not accept water or food easily; water pools above the splash baffle

Restricted Inlet / Deformed Splash Guard