Frigidaire Transient Imbalance or Loose Mounting Hardware

Garbage disposal vibrates and makes noise only at certain speeds or when starting/stopping.

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Possible Causes

Loose mounting screws, Slightly bent impeller, Foreign object intermittently contacting grind ring, Flexible drain line transmitting vibration

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Turn off power before touching the unit or plumbing.

  • Step 1 – Check for debris: Inspect and clear the chamber of any loose objects.
  • Step 2 – Tighten mounting hardware: Ensure the mounting ring and any support brackets are tight.
  • Step 3 – Secure drain line: Add clamps or supports to flexible drain hoses to reduce vibration transfer.
  • Step 4 – Test: Run the disposal and observe. If noise occurs only briefly at startup and is minor, it may be normal. Persistent or severe noise suggests internal wear and may require replacement.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Mounting Ring / Drain Line Supports
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