Does the InSinkerator Badger 5 1/2 HP Garbage Disposal often trip the breaker, and how can it be prevented?

Asked 136 days ago⋅Modified 136 days ago

Occasionally, my garbage disposal trips the breaker switch. I need to understand the possible reasons for this and what steps I can take to prevent it from happening in the future. Has anyone else encountered this problem, and how did you resolve it?

Garbage Disposal

Benjamin Scott asked 136 days ago

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When the breaker strip, that means the motor has overheated, which happens when it runs for too long and/or under too much load. InSinkErator Badger garbage disposals are prone to overheating because of its induction motors. Do these things to keep the breaker from triggering: 1) Always run cold water when using the disposal, 2) Avoid running the disposal longer than 2 minutes continuously, 3) Use the disposal only for simple food scraps (avoid bones, hard fruit pits, etc.)

Be Nguyen answered 136 days ago

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