Tweeny Start Relay or Capacitor Failure

Garbage disposal produces a clicking sound but does not spin

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

Failed motor start capacitor, Defective start relay on PCB, Low supply voltage, Internal motor start winding fault

Safety First: Turn OFF power and discharge any capacitors before handling.

Step 1 – Check for jam: Confirm the rotor spins freely with the jam-buster wrench.
Step 2 – Inspect capacitor: On models with an external capacitor, look for bulging or leakage. Replace with the same rating if defective.
Step 3 – Evaluate relay: If the relay clicks but the motor does not start even with a good capacitor, the relay or motor may be faulty.

Capacitor replacement is feasible for many users; relay or motor faults usually require unit replacement.

Medium 3/5

Tweeny motor start capacitor

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