GE 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
Batch-feed GE disposal will not start when the stopper is inserted and turned.
Faulty Batch-Feed Magnetic or Mechanical Switch
Symptom
Dishwasher does not drain after connecting to the GE garbage disposal.
Dishwasher Knockout Plug Not Removed / Blocked Inlet
Symptom
Garbage disposal causes GFCI outlet to trip only when water is running over it.
Moisture-Induced Ground Fault
Symptom
Garbage disposal causes a noticeable shock or tingling sensation when touching the sink or faucet.
Improper Grounding / Electrical Fault
Symptom
Garbage disposal causes lights to dim significantly when starting.
High Inrush Current / Undersized Circuit or Voltage Drop
Symptom
Garbage disposal causes the under-sink cabinet to be damp or moldy without obvious dripping.
Slow Seepage from Flange or Fittings
Symptom
Garbage disposal drains very slowly, or water backs up into the sink when running.
Restricted Discharge / Clogged Drain Line
Symptom
Garbage disposal emits a burning smell when running.
Overheating Motor / Electrical Overload
Symptom
Garbage disposal emits a persistent bad odor even after running.
Organic Buildup in Grinding Chamber and Drain
Symptom
Garbage disposal hums but does not grind or spin.
Jammed Impeller / Locked Rotor
Symptom
Garbage disposal is completely dead; no hum, no sound, will not turn on at all.
No Power / Open Circuit Condition
Symptom
Garbage disposal is unusually loud compared to normal operation.
Acoustic Amplification / Worn Bearings / Loose Components
Symptom
Garbage disposal leaks at the side discharge pipe connection to the drain.
Leaking Discharge Elbow / Tailpiece Connection
Symptom
Garbage disposal leaks from the bottom of the unit.
Internal Seal or Housing Leak
Symptom
Garbage disposal leaks from the side where the dishwasher hose connects.
Leaking Dishwasher Inlet Connection
Symptom
Garbage disposal leaks from the top where it meets the sink.
Leaking Sink Flange / Mounting Assembly
Symptom
Garbage disposal makes a clicking or clacking noise even when empty.
Loose or Sticking Impeller Lugs
Symptom
Garbage disposal makes a high-pitched squeal when starting or stopping.
Worn Motor Bearings or Shaft
Symptom
Garbage disposal makes a loud humming noise and then shuts off by itself.
Stalled Motor with Overload Trip
Symptom
Garbage disposal motor spins, but impellers do not move food (impeller plate appears loose).
Decoupled Impeller Plate / Internal Mechanical Failure
Symptom
Garbage disposal runs but does not grind food effectively; food remains unprocessed.
Worn Grinding Components / Dull Impellers
Symptom
Garbage disposal runs but makes a loud metal-on-metal grinding or rattling noise.
Foreign Object in Grinding Chamber
Symptom
Garbage disposal runs intermittently when the sink or pipes are bumped.
Loose Electrical Connection / Intermittent Power
Symptom
Garbage disposal runs, but then stops after a short time and must cool before restarting.
Thermal Overload Cycling
Symptom
Garbage disposal runs, but water backs up into the dishwasher.
Backflow from Disposal into Dishwasher
Symptom
Garbage disposal runs, but water leaks from the dishwasher air gap onto the countertop.
Blocked Dishwasher/Disposal Drain Path
Symptom
Garbage disposal splashes water and food back up into the sink.
Missing or Damaged Splash Guard / Baffle
Symptom
Garbage disposal trips the house circuit breaker or GFCI when turned on.
Short Circuit / Ground Fault
Symptom
Garbage disposal trips the reset button frequently during use.
Overload / Overcurrent Protection Tripping
Symptom
Garbage disposal turns on by itself intermittently.
Shorted or Miswired Switch Circuit
Symptom
Garbage disposal vibrates excessively and shakes the sink or countertop.
Imbalance / Mounting Looseness
Symptom
Garbage disposal will not accept the GE mounting ring; it cannot lock into place.
Mounting Incompatibility / Misalignment
Symptom
Garbage disposal will not reset; the red reset button will not stay in.
Failed Internal Overload or Shorted Motor
Symptom
Garbage disposal will not turn on from the wall switch, but the outlet has power.
Defective Wall Switch or Control Wiring
Symptom
Newly installed GE garbage disposal will not run at all.
Installation / Wiring Error
Symptom
Water backs up into the opposite sink bowl when using the garbage disposal.
Cross-Bowl Drain Obstruction / Improper Baffle Tee
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| – |
Batch-feed GE disposal will not start when the stopper is inserted and turned.
|
Faulty Batch-Feed Magnetic or Mechanical Switch | View Details |
| – |
Dishwasher does not drain after connecting to the GE garbage disposal.
|
Dishwasher Knockout Plug Not Removed / Blocked Inlet | View Details |
| – |
Garbage disposal causes GFCI outlet to trip only when water is running over it.
|
Moisture-Induced Ground Fault | View Details |
| – |
Garbage disposal causes a noticeable shock or tingling sensation when touching the sink or faucet.
|
Improper Grounding / Electrical Fault | View Details |
| – |
Garbage disposal causes lights to dim significantly when starting.
|
High Inrush Current / Undersized Circuit or Voltage Drop | View Details |
| – |
Garbage disposal causes the under-sink cabinet to be damp or moldy without obvious dripping.
|
Slow Seepage from Flange or Fittings | View Details |
| – |
Garbage disposal drains very slowly, or water backs up into the sink when running.
|
Restricted Discharge / Clogged Drain Line | View Details |
| – |
Garbage disposal emits a burning smell when running.
|
Overheating Motor / Electrical Overload | View Details |
| – |
Garbage disposal emits a persistent bad odor even after running.
|
Organic Buildup in Grinding Chamber and Drain | View Details |
| – |
Garbage disposal hums but does not grind or spin.
|
Jammed Impeller / Locked Rotor | View Details |
| – |
Garbage disposal is completely dead; no hum, no sound, will not turn on at all.
|
No Power / Open Circuit Condition | View Details |
| – |
Garbage disposal is unusually loud compared to normal operation.
|
Acoustic Amplification / Worn Bearings / Loose Components | View Details |
| – |
Garbage disposal leaks at the side discharge pipe connection to the drain.
|
Leaking Discharge Elbow / Tailpiece Connection | View Details |
| – |
Garbage disposal leaks from the bottom of the unit.
|
Internal Seal or Housing Leak | View Details |
| – |
Garbage disposal leaks from the side where the dishwasher hose connects.
|
Leaking Dishwasher Inlet Connection | View Details |
| – |
Garbage disposal leaks from the top where it meets the sink.
|
Leaking Sink Flange / Mounting Assembly | View Details |
| – |
Garbage disposal makes a clicking or clacking noise even when empty.
|
Loose or Sticking Impeller Lugs | View Details |
| – |
Garbage disposal makes a high-pitched squeal when starting or stopping.
|
Worn Motor Bearings or Shaft | View Details |
| – |
Garbage disposal makes a loud humming noise and then shuts off by itself.
|
Stalled Motor with Overload Trip | View Details |
| – |
Garbage disposal motor spins, but impellers do not move food (impeller plate appears loose).
|
Decoupled Impeller Plate / Internal Mechanical Failure | View Details |
| – |
Garbage disposal runs but does not grind food effectively; food remains unprocessed.
|
Worn Grinding Components / Dull Impellers | View Details |
| – |
Garbage disposal runs but makes a loud metal-on-metal grinding or rattling noise.
|
Foreign Object in Grinding Chamber | View Details |
| – |
Garbage disposal runs intermittently when the sink or pipes are bumped.
|
Loose Electrical Connection / Intermittent Power | View Details |
| – |
Garbage disposal runs, but then stops after a short time and must cool before restarting.
|
Thermal Overload Cycling | View Details |
| – |
Garbage disposal runs, but water backs up into the dishwasher.
|
Backflow from Disposal into Dishwasher | View Details |
| – |
Garbage disposal runs, but water leaks from the dishwasher air gap onto the countertop.
|
Blocked Dishwasher/Disposal Drain Path | View Details |
| – |
Garbage disposal splashes water and food back up into the sink.
|
Missing or Damaged Splash Guard / Baffle | View Details |
| – |
Garbage disposal trips the house circuit breaker or GFCI when turned on.
|
Short Circuit / Ground Fault | View Details |
| – |
Garbage disposal trips the reset button frequently during use.
|
Overload / Overcurrent Protection Tripping | View Details |
| – |
Garbage disposal turns on by itself intermittently.
|
Shorted or Miswired Switch Circuit | View Details |
| – |
Garbage disposal vibrates excessively and shakes the sink or countertop.
|
Imbalance / Mounting Looseness | View Details |
| – |
Garbage disposal will not accept the GE mounting ring; it cannot lock into place.
|
Mounting Incompatibility / Misalignment | View Details |
| – |
Garbage disposal will not reset; the red reset button will not stay in.
|
Failed Internal Overload or Shorted Motor | View Details |
| – |
Garbage disposal will not turn on from the wall switch, but the outlet has power.
|
Defective Wall Switch or Control Wiring | View Details |
| – |
Newly installed GE garbage disposal will not run at all.
|
Installation / Wiring Error | View Details |
| – |
Water backs up into the opposite sink bowl when using the garbage disposal.
|
Cross-Bowl Drain Obstruction / Improper Baffle Tee | View Details |
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