Is Kenmore a good brand for garbage disposals?

Kenmore is an iconic American appliance brand owned by Transformco (formerly Sears Holdings). Founded in 1927, Kenmore products are manufactured by various OEM partners including Whirlpool, LG, and others. In the plumbing context, Kenmore offers water softeners, water heaters, garbage disposals, and dishwashers. Kenmore water softeners were long among the best-selling in America through the Sears retail channel, and remain available through kenmore.com and Amazon.

Where is Kenmore made?

Kenmore is based in United States, headquartered in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.

Kenmore Garbage Disposals

Q: What warranty does Kenmore offer on garbage disposals?

Kenmore offers Varies by product and OEM manufacturer; typically 1-year full warranty.

by Transformco

Kenmore garbage disposals offer reliable food waste grinding in 1/3 HP to 1 HP configurations with continuous feed operation.

Founded 1927 United States Varies by product and OEM manufacturer; typically 1-year full warranty Official Website

Kenmore Garbage Disposals Product Lines

1/2 HP Disposal 3/4 HP Disposal 1 HP Disposal

Certifications & Standards

Energy Star UL Listed NSF Certified

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.