Learn how with this video.
Clogged garbage disposal fix.
If the disposal is still clogged follow these steps.
It can get a little messy depending how clogged the pipe really is but the main thing is that you can repair it yourself with no cost at all.
This repair is also very simple and all you need is joint pliers and eventually a screwdriver.
The second reason for clogged garbage disposal is clogged drain pipe.
If you have a two sink system do the same thing with both sinks simultaneously.
While in many cases you can easily fix clogs yourself make sure to refer to your owner s manual before attempting to remove components or clogs.
It s easy to fix a garbage disposal when it gets stuck.
Let s face it if you own a garbage disposal it s going to clog at some point.
Garbage disposals can clog easily with food products especially if you re not running enough water to flush the drain.
Also see what happens when something gets ground up.
Turn off the power and insert a long dowel a wooden spoon or a broom handle never your hand into the drain opening.
Your garbage disposal drain is unclogged.
The next thing to do is add another pot of boiling water and voila.
If your garbage disposal sink is clogged there are several ways you can try to fix it without having to call a plumber.
But there are a few preventative things that you can do to help reduce the possiblity of a clog.
Before trying to unclog it always switch off the garbage disposal s power source for safety purposes.
Watch what you put down items such as potato peels large bones oil grease metal plastic paper or glass can all cause your disposal to clog.
You can turn on the garbage disposal before adding the last pot of water it will separate the particles even more.