How To Unclog An Insinkerator Garbage Disposal -

Look for the small on the bottom of the unit.

Most InSinkErator models come with a silver, S-shaped hex key called a "Jam-Buster" wrench. If you’ve lost yours, a standard 1/4-inch Allen wrench will work.

Before you put any tools (or your hands) near the disposal, you must cut the power. Turn off the wall switch. Unplug the unit from the outlet under the sink. If it is hardwired, turn off the circuit breaker. how to unclog an insinkerator garbage disposal

Homeowners & Tenants Subject: Step-by-step troubleshooting and clearing of a jammed or clogged InSinkErator unit. Safety Level: Moderate – requires electrical and mechanical caution.

Clean the pipe with a flexible brush or coat hanger and reinstall it. Step 4: Reset the Unit Look for the small on the bottom of the unit

If the disposal does not turn on at all (no sound, no hum) after you have cleared the obstruction, or if the unit leaks water during the process, it may require professional repair or replacement.

Loosen the slip nuts on the P-trap by hand or with a pipe wrench. Before you put any tools (or your hands)

Locate the small hole in the center of the bottom of the disposal unit (under the sink). Insert the wrench into the hole. Work the wrench back and forth in both directions.

If the disposal spins but water still won't go down, the clog is likely in the "P-trap" (the U-shaped pipe under the sink). Place a bucket under the pipes to catch water.