When you think you’ve given it your all, make sure to remove the utensil from the disposal and turn the power back on to see if you’ve made any advancements.
Next, look at the bottom of your disposal for a small red button, found on most brands, that you can push.First, what happens when you turn the power source on? If you don’t hear anything, more than likely the internal breaker on your disposal has been tripped and you’ll want to turn the power switch back to the “off” position.DIY Unjamming Tricks Observe the Electrical
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Avoiding a jammed disposal is always easier than figuring out how to fix one. Additionally, we want to recommend that you watch our video on what not to put down your disposal because, like they say, “prevention is the best medicine”. This is a surprisingly common occurrence in the Phoenix area, and our goal with this video and blog is to help you unjam your disposal on your own to save on a service call and visit. We get calls requesting service for jammed disposals all of the time– if your disposal is humming or stuck, you’re not alone.