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

Project Source Garbage Disposals Error Codes

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