Something's Wrong
Have you recently noticed something unusual about your garbage disposal? Maybe every time that you turn it on, it makes strange sounds that resemble a humming noise. Or maybe your water is draining too slowly. You shine a flashlight down the pipe to see if anything strange might be blocking the unit, however, you don't see anything out of the ordinary.
After a few days, your kitchen gradually develops a strong but terrible odor. Initially, you think it might be food from the fridge or something from the trash. But after a thorough deep cleaning of the entire kitchen area, the smell has not disappeared. Can you relate to any of these issues?
Strong foul odors and strange noises with no direct cause are significant signs of a damaged garbage disposal. Other signs that you might experience include leaks, power shortages or frequent resets. If a garbage disposal is not repaired, it can eventually cause a fire hazard.