[linus69]

It is possible there is a common junction box under the sink containing both the wall switched receptacle/outlet that the disposal plugs into and the hardwired feed for the dishwasher could come out of the same junction box but it would be wired to be a constant feed. Definitely ask a handy neighbor to take a look before you call an electrician in and have to pay for a service call.

[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by Joanh@wny.twcbc.com

My dishwasher turned on BT ITSELF yesterday! i unplugged it and it stopped, In the same outlet was my garbage disposal, which initially still worked fine...THEN the disposal started itself and now both [vital] appliances are unusable.
i need a reasonably priced electrician ASAP - or a psychic!!
Any recommendations?

I have personally had the garbage disposal turn itself on. Here is what happened: The previous home owner (clueless) wired the switch to open the NEUTRAL wire and not the hot wire. The garbage disposal had developed a leak and eventually a short to ground developed which caused the garbage disposal to start by it's self. A simple plug in tester should be able to tell you if the switch is wired incorrectly.

As for the dishwasher I am GUESSING you have a failure of the electronic controls for the unit, which translates to probably replacing the dishwasher. I would call an appliance repair company (we have used Beck's) and discuss with them.

Feel free to send me a PM if you would like to discuss further over the phone.

[La lamy]

The previous owner/ghost must be trying to send you a message!

[davephan]

Check the electrical connections inside the electric outlet. Sometimes electricians use the push in electrical connection on outlets, rather than the screw on connections, probably to cut corners and save time. The push on connections can have a poor electrical connection, and actually can become loose! I’ve fixed lousy electrical work before in all three of the homes I’ve owned, that supposedly were done by licensed electricians, who we’re supposedly professionals.

It’s possible that there could be two independent problems at the dishwasher and garbage disposal, but very unlikely. The problem is most likely inside the electrical outlet under your sink area.

If the problem was ghost(s), they wouldn’t limit themselves to the dishwasher and garbage disposal, or just electrical things!

[Sugar952]

If your in a newer home call warranty and let them take care of it

[Freeda]

Definitely call Sixto Durand (electrician), of Fruitland Park. Phone 561-929-6247. He’s self-employed, brilliant, and reasonable. He does a lot of work in The Villages.

[wsachs]

Rob Bisbing, 845-728-5615

[DonnaNi4os]

Originally Posted by Cupcake57

Perhaps the delay start button was inadvertantly pressed. My buttons are on the top of the door and sometimes I press all kinds of buttons accidentally when reaching into the dishwasher.

Sounds like the most likely scenario.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by DonnaNi4os

Sounds like the most likely scenario.

Maybe, but that doesn't explain the disposal issue or why neither the dishwasher or the disposal will operate now.

[Topspinmo]

We may never know?

[Joanh@wny.twcbc.com]

Ghostbusters! yes! that's EXACTLY what i thought- do you have their number??

actually a former Navy electrician, and great neighbor, found a SWITCH that both appliances used that was probably put in use in 1997 - and had some corrosion on it.
WOW! you guys really backed me up!! I will save the answers just in case the guy who died in the house visits me again!!