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Project Source Garbage Disposals Error Codes

Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.

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Symptom
Dishwasher does not drain and water backs up into the Project Source disposal
Blocked Dishwasher Inlet / Drain Path
Symptom
Garbage disposal causes a loud clunk when starting or stopping
Excessive Motor Torque / Loose Mounting
Symptom
Garbage disposal causes GFCI outlet to trip when turned on
Ground Fault / Leakage Current
Symptom
Garbage disposal causes lights to dim or flicker when starting
High Inrush Current / Marginal Circuit
Symptom
Garbage disposal drains very slowly; water backs up into sink while disposal is off
Drain Line / Trap Obstruction
Symptom
Garbage disposal emits a burning smell or smoke when turned on
Motor Overheating / Electrical Short
Symptom
Garbage disposal hums but does not spin; no grinding action when wall switch is turned on
Impeller Jam / Rotor Stalled
Symptom
Garbage disposal is completely dead; no humming, no sound when switch is turned on
No Power to Motor
Symptom
Garbage disposal leaks from the bottom of the unit under the sink
Internal Seal / Motor Housing Leak
Symptom
Garbage disposal leaks from the side discharge connection to the drain pipe
Discharge Elbow / Gasket Leak
Symptom
Garbage disposal leaks from where it connects to the sink drain (around the sink flange)
Sink Flange Seal Failure
Symptom
Garbage disposal makes a rattling noise as if something is loose inside, even when chamber is clear
Loose or Broken Impeller / Turntable
Symptom
Garbage disposal makes a single click or buzz and then shuts off immediately
Locked Rotor with Overload Trip
Symptom
Garbage disposal makes loud metal-on-metal grinding or screeching noises during operation
Foreign Object in Grinding Chamber
Symptom
Garbage disposal motor runs but impellers do not move; no grinding action
Decoupled Rotor / Stripped Drive
Symptom
Garbage disposal runs but does not grind food effectively; food remains in chamber
Dull Impellers / Worn Shredder Ring
Symptom
Garbage disposal runs but is unusually loud compared to normal operation
Loose Components / Internal Wear
Symptom
Garbage disposal runs but water and ground food come up into the sink instead of draining away
Downstream Drain Blockage
Symptom
Garbage disposal runs but water leaks only when the unit is operating (not when just running water)
Pressure-Related Leak at Discharge or Internal Crack
Symptom
Garbage disposal runs intermittently; sometimes starts, sometimes does nothing
Intermittent Electrical Connection
Symptom
Garbage disposal splashes water and food particles up out of the sink opening during use
Missing or Damaged Splash Guard
Symptom
Garbage disposal switch shocks or tingles when touched
Improper Grounding / Live Switch Plate
Symptom
Garbage disposal trips the circuit breaker immediately when turned on
Short Circuit / Ground Fault
Symptom
Garbage disposal turns freely with a wrench but will not run when switched on (no hum)
Open Motor Circuit / Failed Start Components
Symptom
Garbage disposal turns on by itself or will not turn off unless breaker is flipped
Stuck or Shorted Wall Switch
Symptom
Garbage disposal vibrates excessively and shakes the sink or countertop
Imbalance or Loose Mounting
Symptom
Garbage disposal will not accept water; water stands in the chamber and does not drain even with disposal running
Complete Outlet Obstruction
Symptom
Garbage disposal will not turn on unless the reset button is pressed each time
Weak or Nuisance-Tripping Overload
Symptom
Newly installed Project Source garbage disposal vibrates or leaks immediately after installation
Improper Installation / Misaligned Mounting
Symptom
Persistent foul odor coming from the Project Source garbage disposal
Organic Buildup in Grinding Chamber and Drain
Symptom
Project Source garbage disposal is very hot to the touch after short use
Overheating Motor
Symptom
Red reset button on bottom of Project Source disposal keeps tripping after a few seconds of operation
Motor Overload / Overheating
Symptom
Water backs up into the opposite sink basin when the Project Source disposal runs (on a double sink)
Cross-Basin Drain Obstruction
Symptom
Water leaks from the dishwasher hose connection on the side of the Project Source disposal
Dishwasher Inlet Port Leak
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