![]() ![]() Turn the motor shaft by cranking the wrench. You should crank the wrench in both directions in order to loosen the blades.Look under the garbage disposal unit to find the hole, located in the center. Insert the Allen wrench into the hexagonal-shaped hole under the unit.However, if you can’t find it, you will likely find success with a 1/4-inch Allen wrench from your toolbox. The garbage disposal unit should have come with an Allen wrench. Method 2: Rotate the blades with a 1/4-inch Allen wrench If the motor is humming, then it’s clear that the problem is indeed a blockage. ![]() If the blades are not spinning, then you should move onto another method. Now you can plug the unit in, and flip on the switch. This way, the fat or grease that may be clogging your drain isn’t melted and pushed further down your pipes. Run the water down the drain, into the garbage disposal, for about sixty seconds. Turn on the faucet. The water should be cold.Press the button back in if it appears to stick out. Push the reset button. You will find this small, red button on the bottom of the garbage disposal unit.The outlet should be under the sink, near the unit. Unplug the garbage disposal. Don’t skip this step! Protect yourself by cutting off the power to the unit before you work on it.This tutorial will guide you through the process of unclogging it, using three methods. Knowing how to unclog your garbage disposal will save you a lot of time - and money. This applies to our garbage disposal, too. We’re all spending more time at home, which means our appliances are getting a lot more use than usual. ![]()
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