Jammed Garbage Disposal Insinkerator

The wrench is silver colored and shaped like a little.

Jammed garbage disposal insinkerator.

If you see something unexpected in the garbage disposal make sure the garbage disposal is off and remove the object using tongs or pliers. Garbage disposals are usually an easy fix but always remember to unplug the unit before attempting to clear a jam. When a jam initially occurs you will continue to hear a humming sound as the motor strains against the foreign object jamming the impeller plate. Garbage disposals may from time to time get jammed up when a bone or other hard object gets between the internal impeller blades and the wall of the disposal.

Every insinkerator is shipped with a self service wrench. Sometimes this procedure reveals a foreign object like a coin or screw stuck in the garbage disposal. Pressing the overload button underneath the disposal may fix the issue right away. Fiberous materials like corn husks artichoke leaves and flower stems can jam it.

This 1 minute video shows you how to fix and repair a garbage disposal that s jammed humming stuck or has stopped working. Sometimes this procedure reveals a foreign object like a coin or screw stuck in the garbage disposal. When you have a jammed garbage disposal we re here with repair tips. Shop by insinkerator garbage disposer parts axle roller shaft wheel parts bearing parts blade parts blower wheel fan blade parts bracket flange parts cap lid cover parts capacitor parts.

In fact bones and other similar items keep the shredding components in the disposer clean.