Unclog A Garbage Disposal

“You have to unclog a garbage disposal ,” his partner Maya said from the doorway, phone in hand. She’d already Googled it. “Not with your hand, you lunatic. Use the hex key.”

Most disposals have a hex-shaped hole on the very bottom of the unit. This is designed specifically for manual unjamming. unclog a garbage disposal

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Now, the disposal hummed when he flipped the switch—a low, trapped-animal sound—but nothing moved. Use the hex key

Before you touch the unit or put any tools near the drain, you must cut the power. Turning off the wall switch isn't enough, as someone could accidentally flip it back on. Unplug the unit from the outlet under the sink.

Drop a handful of ice cubes and some lemon wedges down the drain.

Once the wrench spins freely in full circles, the jam is cleared. Step 2: Check for Foreign Objects