![]() ![]() You now have to test if you managed to free up the unit, so first, you will remove the wrench, then release water, which will also help get rid of any dirt or debris that has remained behind on the blades. Remember also that you might need to exert some force because after all, the wrench has been designed to bend and will rarely cause damage to the unit. So at this point, you will crank the wrench back and forth until it gives in and you are able to rotate it in a circle. ![]() You will then put the Allen wrench on to the socket and attempt to free the unit, turn the wrench counterclockwise, and then turn it clockwise until it reaches the end. The next step is to rotate the disposal blades you will then proceed to find a hole on the underside (hexagonal). On other occasions, you might find that the garbage disposal is stuck, and in such a case you will have to unplug the disposal or just shut off the breaker to prevent any incident of someone accidentally turning the switch on. (Garbage Disposal from InSinkErator is a great choice check it out at Amazon here.)Īnd on many occasions the jam is usually caused by food particles that get stuck between the drain hole and the impeller blade, however, if the problem is the motor then you will have to replace the disposal but that is if it has already burned out. The good thing about garbage disposals is that it will still drain water off the sink even when it is jammed.
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