How To Fix Your Garbage Disposal

Garbage disposals are usually an easy fix but always remember to unplug the unit before attempting to clear a jam.

How to fix your garbage disposal. If your garbage disposal doesn t work. If the blades are still stuck rotate them with an allen wrench or a specialty garbage disposal wrench. Remove the rubber catch or cover if needed and slide a hex wrench or wooden spoon into the disposal. Is your garbage disposal jammed clogged leaking or not draining. Pressing the overload button underneath the disposal may fix the issue right away.

Banksphotos getty images garbage disposal leaks can occur from a number of places on a garbage disposer. To fix a clogged garbage disposal turn off the disposal using the circuit breaker and shine a flashlight down into the disposal to see the clog. Common areas include the sink flange where the disposal connects to the bottom of the sink the hose that leads from the dishwasher to the disposal and hose that discharges waste from the disposal to the drain system.