GARBAGE DISPOSAL NOT WORKING?! Try These Easy Fixes! (3 Sink Disposal Repairs...More Tips + Tricks!)

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Many homeowners experience problems with their garbage disposals--these units can easily jam up and stop working. This short video from The Honest Carpenter and The Eco Plumbers will show you several quick garbage disposal fixes!
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GARBAGE DISPOSAL NOT WORKING?! Try These Easy Fixes! (3 Sink Disposal Repairs...More Tips + Tricks!)
Typically, garbage and sink disposals stop working because some foreign object-like a spoon, or piece of glass or ceramic-has fallen into them and jammed them up.
Disposals aren’t meant to grind anything this large or dense! They mostly meant to grind up, or “macerate,” small, wet bits of food.
To fix your disposal, you’ll have to remove any foreign objects. But first, be sure to TURN OFF THE UNIT AND LEAVE IT OFF until the repair is complete. (You may want to flip the appropriate circuit breaker as well.)
Sometimes, objects can be fished out from above with tongs. If not, you may have to remove the unit and overturn it. (See video for how to dismount garbage disposal.)
Once foreign objects are removed, the sink disposal can often be “Reset” by pushing a small button on the underside of the canister. This button acts like a small circuit breaker. Once reset, the disposal will often be able to work again!
Also, you can sometimes free the grind plate in the unit by using an allen key to rotate the grinder from below.
It’s good to clean your garbage disposal frequently by grinding ice with dish soap and water. This will clear gunky matter in the grind chamber.
But remember, don’t put anything larger than a dime in the disposal. And don’t use clog-clearing chemicals-they can damage your disposal, and harm your plumber!
Thanks for watching!

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@lackeymsts 2 күн бұрын

Thank you! Just crawl under the sink, found the reset button and then an alley wrench to turn the inside per your instructions. I got it to work. I'm so proud of myself. Just saved my twin and I a few hundred dollars. As a female KZfaq has always been my go to.

@maksymlushpenko5527 4 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot, I was afraid to call my landlord, but with this video, I fixed my disposal that had broken glass in it.

@kelinhough9554 2 ай бұрын

Same thing

@FaddleRabbit 8 күн бұрын

I'm so very happy. I know nothing about this stuff. I watched your video and pushed the reset button and it's working perfectly. Cannot thank you enough. Thank goodness for honest people like yourself. Thank you!!!

@samuelecaquias1317 6 ай бұрын

This video help me out so much. I didn’t know anything about disposals, now I get to tell my wife not to worry about it. Thanx guys!

@AndreZingerGonzalez 11 ай бұрын

Not only this was very useful and didactic, but you didn't do the usual waste of time asking for clicks, or saying obvious stuff. Thank you!

@keizermoss 9 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for the video. We fixed our garbage disposal without calling someone to fix it. Thank you tons!!

@worldcuisine120 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so so so so so so much. It was the thermal switch. The plumber I called said he has to replace the whole unit. You are the best.

@thakkarvijayrajiv Күн бұрын

Thanks to your video, I just fixed my disposal by resetting the circuit. The plumber quoted $125 - $225; I pressed the button, and voila. It started. Thank you very much.

@tienv Жыл бұрын

Beside from watching your excellent wood working tips... My garbage disposal has decided to stop working late this evening and my wife told me about it after 10PM.. Messed around with it, resetting the circuit breaker a few times but garbage disposal still refused to work... Jumped on KZfaq searching around and happened to see you again with a different topic... Glad I found your "wood working" channel and saw the reset button of our disposal. Now it back to work after I hit the reset... 😄... Thank you so much and keep up the great job! TV.

@monreyes4957 6 ай бұрын

I used the the allen wrench back and forth and reset button and unit started working again. There was a smell coming fron the unit so I used your ice and dishwashing soap technique and now the odor is gone. If not for this video I would have replaced the unit. Thanks a million!

@richiemarrero2648 10 сағат бұрын

This video has saved me $180! Cheers to homeownership 😀

@kilugbusi Жыл бұрын

This just saved me $125! I’m one happy kid today, guess I can call myself my own plumber today!💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽Thank you!! The explanation was concise and easy to follow 🙏🏿

@TheHonestCarpenter Жыл бұрын

That’s great to hear! Glad the vid helped 😄

@billparrish4385 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips! I ran into a 4th one sometime back: Had a unit in an overly-filled cabinet situation (not ideal, but it happens). The electrical wire was without the nut for strain relief as with yours in the video, and a heavy container of soap had been tossed in pulling a wire loose inside. No scorch marks or anything, and some quick reconnecting (and cabinet organizing) got her back in business.

@hjoe4473 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you are branching out to other contents besides carpentry. Your ability to explain things clearly and concisely applies to all your Videos. Adding expert guests to your show is a good idea. Appreciate all you do. Thank you.

@TheHonestCarpenter 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, joe! I’ve been enjoying it 😄

@cwrobinson6363 28 күн бұрын

Hello, I am 75 years old, so the last thing I want to be doing is changing out a garbage disposal unit. When I was younger, I would hope something would break around the house so that I could fix it. Thanks to you and Grant, I say thank you 1,000,000,000,000.00 times for this video.

@outtadarkness1970 2 жыл бұрын

A number of years ago I had a problem with my disposal. I cleared the obstruction and the unit would not come on. Upon closer examination, I found the "circuit breaker" button on the side of the unit facing the cabinet door. Oh, and it was bright yellow! Newer units may have standardized the location and shape of the button, but just in case yours doesn't, check all around the side. Thanks for another informative video! This is valuable information. 👍👍❤️🌻

@vincentwesolowski459 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your plumbing series. I have been doing my own plumbing for 50 years. Up here in SE Pennsylvania it seems like the plumbers are against anyone doing their own plumbing. Keep up the good work.

@corwiniii Жыл бұрын

Wow you just saved me a lot of time and money. My disposal just….wouldn’t turn on today for some reason. I was mentally preparing to just buy a new one and install. Took a minute to look up videos and found this. Manually rotating the underside socket and hitting reset button worked! Back in business and saved some cash…for now. Thanks!

@giselletah3958 10 ай бұрын

This is the best, simplified and most helpful video I’ve ever watched! Thanks for saving our bucks! 👌😊 I just used the allen wrench and push that small button and voila! No more clogged sink! I’m so happy!!👍😊

@minkoimages 4 ай бұрын

I was surprised to come across one of my favorite help resources-the Honest Carpenter-in this case. As always, the advice is straight forward and to the point. It’s great to have such helping hand always a click away! Thank you, Honest Carpenter!

@NKSnaps Жыл бұрын

Came here to thank you for this video. Was able to fix my stuck garbage disposal with your explanation. Saved me a call to the plumber!!!

@susankmiotek6121 21 күн бұрын

My husband was a plumber but he passed away last year leaving me quite on my own. Thank you for telling to check the reset button AND in my case to turn that Alan wrench under the disposal unit which loosened it up! It WORKS AGAIN!!!! Thanks to you!!

@Hulk-mc7bp 9 ай бұрын

Well... You guys just saved me from buying a new garbage disposal. I pressed the reset button and realized it was still alive. Proceeded to remove the garbage disposal, pulled a stuck soda tab out and...bam!! Back to business. Thanks a million!!

@UnderdogDigitalMedia 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely. Ive taken apart and replaced a garbage disposal before. This time I went straight to the Allen wrench fix and it worked. Excellent video- TY!

@acanada1981 6 ай бұрын

I just followed your video and saved myself a few hundred dollars for a plumber. Great video!! Very concise, to the point and spot on 😊

@charlesknight3204 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video; wish I had this info 25 years ago. I researched and taught myself everything you highlighted here. Hoping this helps someone else!!! Thank you, my friend!!! Be safe and God bless!!! Chuck Knight from Buffalo, Texas. 🤠👨‍🌾✝️🙏🐩

@TheHonestCarpenter 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Charles!

@johnrobbins4500 Жыл бұрын

Exactly what I needed to fix my disposal on a new house! THANK YOU!!

@arux21 19 күн бұрын

Thank you to the Honest Carpenter. My problem was the interrupter below to the Garbage Disposal. I only reset this and the problem was solve.

@MaxCamacho 7 ай бұрын

After doing all the checks you suggested, the allen key (which took me an hour to find) did the trick. Glad I fell into the 90%. Thanks. 🙏👍

@walterchamberlain9052 8 ай бұрын

The reset at the bottom, combined with the hex key turning the impeller did the trick. Thank you so much!

@pixelada 4 ай бұрын

Dude! I thought my disposal was gone and after watching this video I was able to fix it! Thank you so much! You saved me a lot of money and headache!!!

@barbarabarrettcoates7953 3 ай бұрын

We had no power and thought for sure we had to get new garburator. Your advice worked for us and saved us $350 for plumber and garburators cost. Thank you so much

@annjacqmain3698 Жыл бұрын

This is the most helpful video I found when I had to fix my disposal. Clear and concise. Thanks!

@TheHonestCarpenter Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Ann! 😄

@TheCman5015PLPro 19 күн бұрын

That little button on the bottom was what was needed. Thanks!

@Ro-bx6ss Ай бұрын

Brother, I thank you so much for this video. You just saved me money, literally about 30 minutes ago I fixed mine. I found your videos last night and was waiting for the daylight to try and fix it. It worked exactly as you said. I had a piece of beef bone stuck in between the grinders.

@pdiazdeleon 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips! I ran into a 5th about a month ago. The two impellers inside stopped swiveling, frozen in place. Tried using ice with no luck. Then I remember Richard Trethewey from "This Old House" took a tour of the "Insinkerator" plant. They showed some of the testing they did. One test that I remembered was they placed wooded pieces in the disposal and chopped them up rinsed them away. So I has some 1x2 pine stock and cut up 4 small pieces 1/2" wide. I placed them in the disposal, turned on the cold water and turned on the power and within 30 seconds the wood was completely gone and the two impellers swiveled perfectly.

@TheEve811 3 ай бұрын

I’m usually skeptical on some of the fix it videos on the internet, however this one was right on point. I had broken glass in my garbage disposal that caused it to stop working. I followed every tip provided in the video and it worked perfectly. Thanks a lot!

@mandys6525 6 ай бұрын

HUGE Thank you! Followed your Allen wrench steps as you explained & demonstrated and my garbage disposal is back to working! Saved me big bucks too. While I had the circuit breaker stuff off for allen wrench, before testing disposal I decided to also recheck which breaker controls what area of the home. Disposal back to working was music to my ears. 😊

@KO-lw4lo 10 ай бұрын

A thousand thank yous. I’m trying to pay off my air conditioner and was just about in tears thinking I would have to pay a plumber. The Allen wrench (and they had given me one when I bought the garbage disposal) worked perfectly. Once I fixed it I did the ice/soap method so hopefully won’t have the issue again.

@baishalir 6 ай бұрын

I was going to call a plumber today, but just pressing the button after listening to you resolved my problem. Thank you so much !

@bobkukla9 21 күн бұрын

This video saved me. Took 3 min to fix. Couple hard turn. Then i used a shop vacuum to suck the glass she dropped in there. Best way to get all the lil things. Bam turned on. Perfect

@markgallagher1376 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips. I didn’t know there was a way to turn it manually and I am definitely going to try the ice and soap to clean mine. On a different note as an electrician I have seen so many disposals wired without a Romex connector, including the one in this video. The disposal vibrates a lot and this can rub through the insulation on the wires. Also the cable can get yanked out when cramming stuff under the sink. Both can lead to a dangerous situation.

@Charlielizard 2 жыл бұрын

Keep an Allen wrench in a drawer next to the sink. Since booting my former fiance out, have not had to use it. Loved the idea of ice cubes and dish soap. Just did that and made a great change with minor odors. Appreciate your tips and suggestions. Thanks and have a great holiday weekend. 👍

@TheHonestCarpenter 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it worked so well, Chuck! Happy Memorial Day weekend 🙂

@gavinshineon3192 2 ай бұрын

Oh my goodness, you are so amazing. My husband is forcing me to learn how to fix our disposal because he has shown me a couple of times mini years back so this is a very good descriptive bit of information.

@jessdoit7048 9 күн бұрын

Thank you sir. The reset button remedied my disposal. I'm so grateful for you.

@balloney2175 2 жыл бұрын

Oh no!!! That easy? I had mine not working for 6 six now! You are my hero!

@dezinicky9477 3 ай бұрын

Thank you. I was able to rerest it and it works. You saved me calling the plumbers. I appreciate it so much!

@luisc2975 4 ай бұрын

I just fixed my desposal!!! This is an awesome and very detailed video. The turning with the allen wrench worked like a charm after some elbow grease!!

@KaiaCree Ай бұрын

I appreciate you so much for putting this video up! I was able to fix my garbage disposal thanks to your video! All by myself! I'm super proud of myself for this bc normally I would be too afraid of trying to do something like this for fear of getting in over my head and not being able to fix what I was already trying to fix lol. Thank you!

@TheHonestCarpenter Ай бұрын

👍😁

@squirt0003 2 ай бұрын

Simple, honest and straight forward answers. Great video saved me a plumber visit.

@ronaldbaxter4581 10 ай бұрын

THANK YOU FOR SAVING MY WEEKEND!!!

@shortstaxx 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! It literally saved me from calling the plumber after just replacing an old leaky garbage disposal to one that shut off mid grind. Saved me another big headache 🎉

@anthonyvalenzuela4699 10 ай бұрын

Pulled it out like you showed and cleared the jam. Thank you!

@user-xc5gk4cm6t 11 ай бұрын

You explained this perfect and I was able to fix it on my own. Thank you!!

@Singonemonkey 5 ай бұрын

The disposal side of dual sink would swirl but not drain, so we tried your ice recommendation-worked great-thankfully did not have to take drain pipes apart-thank you so much!!!!!

@mweb1 2 жыл бұрын

Allen wrench method is always the FIRST way for resolution.

@tthorpe7958 11 ай бұрын

Yes, had remnants of glass in there and the allen wrench worked! Thanks!

@KO-lw4lo 10 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤

@jhedokings 9 ай бұрын

Yes! Thank you. I bought one Jam-Buster Wrench from Home Depot for $9.00 and it freed the jam. It was a bolt that came of the strainer. I just had to pick it up with a long nose plier from the top. Thank you!

@ivanhale8114 8 ай бұрын

Thanks, worked for me!😊

@mellie5570 7 ай бұрын

Same. Works every time and is certainly much easier than disassembling it. Just did it 5 minutes ago and it cleared it immediately…👍👍

@Uncleeric1Hunnid 4 ай бұрын

This is my first time trying to fix a GD. But with your guidance i totally aced the GD in about 7 min. Thanks man you were much help

@ajmorgan3439 4 ай бұрын

Just did everything in this video and completely fixed my disposal...very pleased!!! Great video!

@frankcamp5988 10 ай бұрын

You absolutely ROCK!!!! I watched your video and followed your instructions. Used an Allen key to swivel the rotating parts back and forth and that dislodged whatever was clogging garbage disposal!

@TheHonestCarpenter 10 ай бұрын

Awesome to hear, Frank!

@earlyriser8998 2 жыл бұрын

good advice...have done this several times to clear unexpected obstructions

@nimamahanfar6122 8 ай бұрын

One of the best DIY video's I've ever watched. Content is super well-explained and only covers the essentials with just enough details. You got yourself a new subscriber.

@TheHonestCarpenter 8 ай бұрын

Thank you, Nima! 😄

@atomonfestus7756 10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for this video. I just fixed my garbage disposal that stopped working this morning using the tips from the video. Didn't have to dismantle it but, freed it using allen key and di the reset. Its working again.

@user-qc8xf7yu2k 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! The Allen wrench method worked perfectly once we found the right size allen wrench. Saved us $ and time waiting for a plumber.

@bora4861 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for considering such thorough and concise instructions. Brilliant 😃👍🏻

@richardstrada212 2 жыл бұрын

Great advice. I will be saving this video for future potential use.

@Wubstract 10 ай бұрын

Thank you. I was washing dishes one day when the power went out. I pressed the garbage disposal not thinking the power was out because it was in the middle of the day. I got done with the dishes and went to my in laws house with wife. 10 minutes when we got there I received a text from power company than they power returned. Today I tried using disposal... nothing. I pressed the reset button on bottom after watching this video and to my surprise it turned back on. Thank you for saving me around 150$ and teaching me something new!

@tamalamciver6025 3 ай бұрын

Thanks to you, I was able to save myself a lot of money today. I fixed my own garbage disposal. Thanks for the easy to understand tutorial and the tips about the ice, Draino, potato water etc. This was an enormous help. ❤

@TheHonestCarpenter 3 ай бұрын

Happy to help, Tamala! 😄

@doretheafox3771 Күн бұрын

Thank you the garbage disposal is working again

@NearbyCactus 2 жыл бұрын

We had a waste disposal at our holiday home. We rent it out on AirBnB and the likes. Over the years I had to clear out a number of items including string, paua shells and of course teaspoons. But the nail in the coffin was when some guests messaged me on their last day to say it was blocked. We were heading up there for the weekend, so I said no problem, leave it to me, thinking it'll just be one of the usual blockages. On arrival I found the sink full of really foul water and it was really blocked! In the end I had to disassemble the waste plumbing to remove what was basically a fish sausage that ran from the disposal all the way down to where the pipe joined the main pipe that takes it away under the house. I reckon they had fed several fish through it! After that I had it removed. Way more trouble that it was worth!

@Dreamwish27 9 ай бұрын

Thank you thank you thank you. I didn't know about the switch on the bottom found it hit it I didn't like garbage disposal is working again it's been 2 weeks thought I would have to replace the entire thing

@defresh4612 10 ай бұрын

Many thanks! My unit stopped working yesterday. I thought I was going to have to replace it. Turns out it was the circuit breaker on the bottom of the unit. Popped the little square button like you showed and it works again!! Saved me a bunch of money! Thanks again.

@skrome1953 2 жыл бұрын

Good tips. I've restarted many but it's become an appliance I don't need anymore. Now I just compost all my kitchen waste and save money on potting mix.

@David.M. 2 жыл бұрын

These are some great tips, I am going to clean my disposal now! Thanks.

@ajfatca 5 ай бұрын

thanks this was very helpful and straightforward. My kid poured dry dog food into it this morning so this did the trick hahaha its been a fun morning

@TheHonestCarpenter 5 ай бұрын

🐶

@seangagnon3253 8 ай бұрын

This was gold. I knew about the switch under there but not the allen key fix. That did the trick! Thanks!

@elisamiller1820 6 ай бұрын

Thank you , it was jammed acted like it was broken, then i saw your video of resetting it .. works great now!❤

@teschfamily7 2 ай бұрын

1/4 Allen wrench worked like a champ!🔥🔧😎

@halotileakona5270 9 ай бұрын

Thank you bro I just watched your video an it work 🦾🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 had a piece of metal stuck inside. Couldn’t grind or spin bc of that metal piece💯 YOU ARE THE MAN!!!!!!!

@pomsou1405 7 ай бұрын

Thank you, as I was not used to using a garbage disposal this video was pretty handy to help me solve my issues with it

@venturanah8835 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for helping save money and time. Easy and clear way to fix the problem.

@janeciab 2 күн бұрын

Thanks! This was very helpful and got my disposal back working.

@sundeshbalraj 8 ай бұрын

Did this step by step and wow - got my Insinkerator to work perfectly for the first time in 2 years !

@markomarten 2 жыл бұрын

I would recommend getting one, fairly easy to fit and not expensive.

@rickfantasies1672 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video! I thought something serious happened to my disposal and that it would require a professional, but it turned out something got stuck and flipped the thermal lockout switch. I managed to unclog it without taking it apart and then flipped the switch back. Good as new! Fantastic video 🥂

@lilsolja2402 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the help!! It’s actually worked!! I’m watching all of your videos from now on!!!

@christinasommerville3994 2 ай бұрын

thank you so much for this video! I was able to fix my seized up disposal easily with your tips. you saved me at least $100!!

@clarewhite6818 4 күн бұрын

THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO!!! Just saved me so much money 🙌

@Joyyadams Ай бұрын

GREAT video! I’ve watched several and you broke it down the best!

@xaviethecat 8 ай бұрын

THANK YOU for this video! I knew about the reset button, but not about the allen wrench. Tried the reset button first (I saw it had jutted out); now at least had sound but still no macerator. Did the wrench trick (even found the disposal wrench in the tool drawer!) & that got her back in business! Thanks again!!!

@ryanaz07 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video. I was about to replace my garbage disposal but when I saw this vid, all it need was just an allen wrench to dislodge whatever was blocking my system. its back running again. Thank you once again.