Lexie is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Home and has over 6 years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the home improvement space. She's previously worked at sites such as HomeAdvisor ...

Q. After dinner, I rinsed off the dishes in the sink like I always do, and flipped the switch for the garbage disposal to grind the food scraps. The garbage disposal was not working. How can I fix the ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. Garbage disposals can be relatively cheap kitchen appliances that save time and help eliminate waste, but they can become a major problem if they stop ...