Our badger 5xp doesn't turn ON fully, only makes some noise for few seconds and then reset (red) switch comes out . Do I need to replace the unit now?
500291
Your have to describe the noise clearly, motor turning noise? or motor try to turn noise? Make the following observation very carefully!! Get some help from an adult to turn on and off the garburator like you normally do, use a flash light and use a small tool like a chopstick or a fork to lift the rubber seal where water normally goes down. Please, please do not stick your tool or your hand inside, hold the tool firmly, do not let it drop inside the garburator. Tell your helper to turn on the garburator for a second, make the observation and see if the motor turn inside or not. if there are noise and the grinding disc inside does not turn, you have a jam motor. If you are mechanically inclined, turn of the circuit breaker to the garburator, use the hex key supplied when you purchase the unit, put it in the center bottom of the garburator (the top of the Garburator is where water pours in) trun to crank the motor with the hex key. It should move freely without much effort, if not try to move it and hopefully unlodge anything stucked inside. If not take the whole garburator out from the sink and disassemble the whole garburator. Good luck
500292
Well, if it is not jammed, it could be toast. My first one lasted 11 years before going bad.I imagine you have checked for jamming, but if you haven't, I believe there is a nut on the bottom you can turn to see if it is jammed. If not WARNING!!!! Make sure the unit is off, (breaker box, switch, plug, etc. Someone with small hands can reach down and feel (or better yet, look down with a flashlight) if something is jammed. BE CAREFUL! If that unit comes on with your hand in there, say goodbye to your hand.
500293
Try turning unit with wrench that came with it. Wrench goes in bottom of unit in middle. Work back and forth until unit turns easily. Should solve your problem. It is either stuck or clogged.
1864400
Try inserting a new battery. When I first received my unit, the battery was dead. Good luck:)
1175367
I'm not sure what you're up against, but.... I'd just take it all apart and start over again.There should be either a screw or a clip, or it's held together with friction. If it's not working you need a new switch? Or do you just have it wired wrong?There is a screw on the back of it..? be sure the power's off!bucky in tucson
1613979
Have not had that problem. Suggest a return of faulty unit for replacement.
1736754
I would first check for a pinched or crimped wire especially near the output and the sensor. If that doesn't reveal any answers and the unit just simply died, then contact David and he will take care of you. The last thing a manufacturer wants is an unhappy customer.
7967
Haven't had this problem myself. Try taking the batteries out for a few mins then reinsert and see if that will reset the unit.
2048026
I got mine yesterday and worked great for about 5 minutes... But I noticed the SOUND on/off option wasn't available on my unit - as shown on the user manual... I then pressed the factory reset option (hoping the sound option would appear), but instead the unit completely quit working... Dewalt said there isn't suppose to be a sound option and didn't know why my user manual was showing it.... There was no fix so I ended up having to return it for a new one... The wait begins again....
251567
I agree. Send it back. Mine has been perfect. Changed the battery once and it works great.
2072669
mine won't even turn on. I don't know if the indicator light is just weak or what but right now its doa. and what do you do when the battery runs out?
48051
Ruth- My unit stopped working as well last year. My brother in law replaced the switch on the unit and it works great!
734157
This is a common problem. After many attempts I was able to get mine working by removing batteries, letting it sit for about two minutes, then re-installing the batteries AND DON'T CYCLE THE POWER SWITCHES! Let it power up by itself. By the way, mine doesn't have a reset switch next to the sound switch under the battery cover. Hope that helps, awesome unit with a very problematic flaw.
320858
Mine stopped working too. Worked great for a while, but now it will not turn on even if fully charged. I think the switch is just low quality and breaks easily.
530398
Sometimes when I first got it I had to flip the switch a few times to get it to turn on but no problems since then. It may not be super high quality but works great for me so far. I wouldn't worry. Return it if it doesn't work! Good luck
997099
There should be a small hole on the back ov the unit. For some reason the unit has frozen up. Use an unfold paper clip to trigger the manual reset. That's all I can suggest other than return it where you got it for refund!
396661
Call the manufacturer. They will have you send them the unit and they will check the battery - probably replace the unit and send it back. That's what they did for me. Good Luck
192200
Return it for a new unit. Mine started to only do MANUAL mode, and I called T-Fal and they confirmed they've been getting calls about this. I had just got mine, so I returned it for another one.. so far, everything is working fine again. I suggest buying from Bed Bath and Beyond since they will allow you to return past 60 days if you keep your receipt. Hope this helps!
192233
Before going with a problem with the unit I would definitely check all wiring both at the switch and lights. If everything is good with the wiring it could be a faulty unit then.