Introduction
This guide is to help fix a garbage disposal if it stops working. Most of the time you just have to clean it and it won’t take long. If that does not work here are eight simple steps to help you fix the problem.
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Go to your breaker box and look for the breaker for your dishwasher. It may be attached to another appliance. Switch it off.
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Using two screwdrivers, place them in the hooks on the top of the garbage disposal and push against them clockwise.
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Remove the splashguard at the top of the garbage disposal that you normally see from the top of your sink.
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Using a screwdriver dislodge and remove any items clogging the disposal. This will give you an opportunity to manually move the blades around.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
2 comments
Would suggest also if you have a garbage disposal that has the hex wrench insert on the bottom you can use that to also spin the impeller to unjam the unit. Otherwise good to go
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Yes most disposal units come with an Alan key so you can rotate the blades from the bottom of the unit. Rotate in each direction to un jam any thing check the red reset button. Then try it again most jams occur when not enough water is used to flush away the grinds.
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