Doug -- If its anything like mine the housing corrodes and water leaks into the motor area onto the wireing. It can be welded or sealed but will be only a temporary fix as it is likely to corrode through some where else.
Tony
October 2009
I can answer this question...
is my homark wdu 10 waste disposal unit beyond it?
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