Moen
Excessive Motor Heating
Moen garbage disposal is unusually hot to the touch after short use
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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.
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Possible Causes
Running with jammed or partially jammed impellers, Ventilation blocked around motor housing, Failing motor windings drawing high current, Overuse without cooling periods
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Turn off and unplug the disposal. Allow it to cool before touching.
- Check for jams:
- Use a jam-buster wrench to ensure the jam plate spins freely.
- Remove any obstructions from the grind chamber.
- Improve ventilation:
- Ensure items under the sink are not packed tightly around the disposal, blocking airflow.
- Adjust usage:
- Limit continuous run time to short intervals with cooling periods.
- Monitor:
- If the unit still becomes very hot quickly and trips the reset, the motor is failing and the disposal should be replaced.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Motor Assembly
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