Unjam a Stuck Disposal Using an Allen Wrench
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Quick and Simple Tips to Keep Your GARBAGE DISPOSAL Working Like New!
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First, ensure the power to the disposal is off. Turn off the wall switch or the circuit breaker for safety. Locate the hexagonal hole in the very center on the bottom of the disposal unit. Insert the disposal Allen wrench (often provided by the manufacturer like InSinkErator) into this hole. Rock the wrench back and forth to free the grinding plates. If the plates are jammed, the wrench will not turn freely. Once the wrench can move freely in a full rotation, the jam is cleared.
Goal: Learn how to safely unjam a garbage disposal using an Allen wrench if it stops working due to a jam.
Tools and materials
- Disposal Allen Wrench
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