Admiral Disposal Repair (Model 16111110896) – Akron, OH

A customer in Akron called when their Admiral garbage disposal suddenly stopped working. The unit wouldn’t turn on at all, leaving them without a functioning disposal in their kitchen. We found a metal screw had worked its way into the grinding chamber and jammed the motor.

The Problem

The disposal was completely dead — no sound, no movement when the switch was flipped. The homeowner mentioned they hadn’t noticed anything unusual before it stopped working, but garbage disposals often fail suddenly when foreign objects get lodged in the grinding mechanism.

Diagnosis

Power was reaching the unit fine, so we knew it wasn’t an electrical issue. When we inspected the grinding chamber from below, we found a metal screw wedged between the impeller and the housing wall. This type of jam triggers the disposal’s internal overload protection, shutting down the motor completely to prevent damage.

The Repair

• Parts replaced: None required
• Work performed: Removed lodged screw from grinding chamber, reset overload protection
• Result: Disposal runs smoothly with normal grinding action restored

Is It Worth Repairing?

Admiral disposals from this era are solid mid-range units built to last. When the repair is simply removing a foreign object like this case, it’s definitely worth fixing rather than replacing. This model 16111110896 should provide years more service with proper use.

Maintenance Tips for Admiral Garbage Disposals

• Never put metal objects, bones, or fibrous materials like celery stalks down the disposal
• Run cold water before, during, and 15 seconds after grinding to help flush debris through the pipes
• If the disposal jams and stops working, turn off power and press the red reset button on the bottom before calling for service

Appliance Repair in Akron, OH

Akron is in Summit County — an area we cover regularly from our base in Louisville, OH. We also serve Green, Uniontown, and Barberton. Louisville Appliance Repair is owned and operated by Samuel Willhite, a master-certified technician with Bosch and Speed Queen factory authorizations. If your appliance needs service, schedule online or call (330) 693-9163. You can also find us on Google and read verified reviews from customers across Summit County and surrounding areas.