Is GE a good brand for garbage disposals?

GE Appliances is a leading American home appliance manufacturer, now a subsidiary of Haier Group (acquired 2016). In the plumbing context, GE manufactures water heaters (through Rheem partnership), whole-house water filtration and softening systems, under-sink and reverse osmosis water filters, garbage disposals, and dishwashers. GE's water filtration products are among the most widely available in America, sold at Home Depot, Lowe's, Amazon, and major retailers. Their GE-branded water heaters are manufactured by Rheem and sold exclusively through Home Depot.

GE is based in United States, headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.

GE Garbage Disposals

Q: What warranty does GE offer on garbage disposals?

GE offers Varies by product; typically 1-year full warranty on appliances; 6-12 year on water heaters.

by Haier Group

GE garbage disposals range from 1/3 HP budget models to 1 HP premium units with continuous feed, stainless steel grinding, and EZ Mount installation systems for quick, tool-free connections.

Founded 1892 United States Varies by product; typically 1-year full warranty on appliances; 6-12 year on water heaters Official Website

GE Garbage Disposals Product Lines

1/3 HP Continuous Feed 1/2 HP 3/4 HP 1 HP Premium

Certifications & Standards

Energy Star UL Listed NSF Certified WaterSense

Garbage Disposals How-To Guides

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How to Reset a Garbage Disposal

Disposal stopped dead? Find the reset button, clear the overload, and get it running again in under 5 minutes.

How to Unjam a Garbage Disposal

Clear a jammed disposal safely using the Allen wrench port, remove what is stuck, and get it running again without burning out the motor.

How to Install a Garbage Disposal

Install or replace a garbage disposal from start to finish -- remove the old unit, mount the new one, wire the electrical, and connect the drain plumbing without leaks.

Common Garbage Disposals Problems

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Disposal Won't Turn On

Flip the switch and get nothing -- no hum, no sound? That is electrical, not a jam. Tripped reset, tripped breaker, or bad switch are all quick fixes. Burned-out motor means replacement.

Disposal Jammed

Motor hums but nothing grinds? Something is wedged between the impeller and shred ring. Ten-minute fix with a 1/4-inch Allen wrench.

Disposal Leaking

Disposal leaks come from three places: top (sink flange), side (discharge pipe or dishwasher hose), or bottom (internal seal failure). Where it leaks tells you whether it is a simple fix or a replacement.