Jammed Garbage Disposal Broomstick

If the button still comes out then wait for ten minutes.

Jammed garbage disposal broomstick.

It s not provided for installation but to help repair the garbage disposal when it jams. Turn off the disposal and unplug the unit. This 1 minute video shows you how to fix and repair a garbage disposal that s jammed humming stuck or has stopped working. When you have a jammed garbage disposal we re here with repair tips.

See the article using a garbage disposal wrench for the best method on freeing up a jam. I m not sure whether using a broom handle to free a jammed garbage disposal is a last resort or creative thinking. If a hole is not present at the bottom of the disposal try using a broom handle or similar item and stick it through the sink hole into the disposal. If it looks like it s sticking out push it back into the unit.

If there is no hex hole present in the garbage disposer or you do not have an allen wrench get a broomstick or a handle and put it in the garbage disposer. When your garbage disposal is jammed and the button is popped out that means you need to clean the jam and push the reset button. Position the handle against the blades and work it back and forth until they move freely. Every insinkerator is shipped with a self service wrench.

The wrench is silver colored and shaped like a little. When you bought your garbage disposal one of the things that will have come with it is an allen wrench. Press the reset button on the disposal s underside. If the disposal is still jammed try rotating the impeller.

Crawl under it and look for a red button. When the motor will cool down and will get ready to go the reset button will stay inside when pushed. The reset button or thermal overload button is on the bottom of the garbage disposal. Work it back and forth until the blockage breaks up and the blades move freely.

Turn the wrench tool back and forth now to make the flywheel turn and set the jammed particles in the impeller blades free. Look inside the disposal again and remove any object with tongs.