How to Quickly Fix a Jammed Garbage Disposal
A jammed garbage disposal is inconvenient at best. At worst, it's a disgusting mess. So if your disposal is humming but not chopping anything up, before you call a plumber, try a quick fix. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Turn off the breaker to the garbage disposal.
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Clean out any debris in the sink and down the drain. Use care when reaching into the drain because it could contain sharp utensils or broken glass.
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Stick the end of the broom handle down into the disposal and try to turn the disposal blades. You may have to twist back and forth, but this should free any loose debris. When you feel the blades turning again, remove the broom handle.
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Turn the breaker back on, run some water and turn the disposal on. It should be running freely. If not, repeat the process.
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Tips & Warnings
If you still have problems with a jammed disposal, insert a 1/4-inch hex wrench into the hole in the bottom of the disposal and turn it back and forth. This could also clear up the clog.
Do not turn on the garbage disposal with your hand in it.
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Comments
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I'm feeling very proud of myself. I was minutes away from calling a plumber, but this did the trick! Gotta love the Internet.
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Well my friends...after an hour of trying everything else until I came to this article...this seriously worked! Lo and behold...there was a tiny screw jammed in there. Making it turn repeatedly until it gave way fixed it- screw dislodged and dishes ready to go! Screw paying a plumber I SOOO got this!
