How to Fix a Clogged Garbage Disposal

[@annhanson9352]

Thanks to video, this 80 y/o grandmother just fixed her clog. Sending appreciation galore.

[@nancyschwartz7692]

Thank you so much. This was so easy. Our sink clogged after running the disposal and my husband was upset about having to wait for a plumber. I got onto youtube and found your super short and super easy to follow instructions and once I gathered up the light source, bucket, towel, and some gloves to use, it took me no time to clear out our clog. Husband was super impressed and couldn't believe I fixed it. Kept running the water for a really long time thinking it was going to fill up in the sink again. And bonus for me, I had no big gush of water, not even a trickle. Just pulled out the gunk and that was it.

[@susanroemer105]

Thank you. Following your advise, I was able to unclog the garbage disposal drain in less than 30 mins. Really appreciate how easy you made it to do by myself. Thanks again.

[@CharlestonCrafted]

I'm really glad you were able to do it yourself!

[@elemjosh]

This was really helpful. I've never done this before, but felt confident after watching the video and I was able to remove the clog (it was pretty gross.) Thanks!

[@rdleroy]

Thanks! I tried to use the disposal in 35 Shrimp shells. Bad idea. Thought I would be calling a plumber after trying to clear for quite awhile. Then I thought of you tube.. Your video was easy to understand and spot on. I fixed it in 10 minutes. Thank you so much.

[@nicvasilchek7538]

You just saved our thanksgiving!!!! Thank you as we were in the early stages of preparing we had a huge clog. Tried all kinds of things , found your video and in 5 minutes it was fixed. Thank you !!!!!

[@michellejones8194]

Christmas night! The worst time to clog the garbage disposal & drain pipe with potato peels, especially with ALL the dishes piling up! But I did it -- I fixed it myself quickly, thanks to your video, and now I feel like a Rockstar who saved Christmas. Thanks!

[@tbone9246]

Number 1 thing that will clog the disposal, potato skins. Always try to throw as many out as possible when peeling them in the sink.

[@diveon44]

These postings really help! I was going to hire a plumber for what turned out to be exactly what you described, only potato peals. I won't do that again. Didn't realize how small the opening is from disposal pipe to main. Thanks for very informative video!

[@CharlestonCrafted]

That's awesome! Would have been a huge waste of money!

[@helenrushing3597]

Who puts Patato peels in their garbage disposal? 🤣😂😂

[@iliyaGogolev]

Thank you, dude. I had exactly the issue. You just saved me hundred bucks, but spent my 1 hour to fix it by myself:) Good experience! Thanks again :)

[@cjr3985]

This video really helped me understand my disposal better, thank you for sharing this video, saved me a lot of time and hassle.

[@trishkemp9058]

Best how to video! Absolutely what I needed to know and gave me confidence in what I was doing while hubby away hunting. THANK YOU!

[@SeveredMarlin]

Thank you for posting. Had the exact same issue. Took longer to clean out the stuff in the cabinet then it did to fix the clog. Greatly appreciated

[@wtselene]

Thank you! Such a big help and helped us take care of our clogged disposal.

[@CharlestonCrafted]

Glad to help!

[@davidshoemaker2577]

Thank you, I’m sure you saved me a bunch of money with this informative, quick and to the point video. Much appreciated.

[@PupaNasT]

I have one thing to say....you Sir are officially Tha MAN !Thankyou Bro !

[@Megalyssa007]

Thank you. Just unclogged mine right after watching first few minutes of your video. Yay!

[@Neph911]

This worked for me. My lady had a bunch of brussels sprouts in it. Thanks!

[@jacobevans5425]

Saved me a lot of money. Thank you so much

[@beezzlee]

Thank you, I would have been afraid to try this without your video. Sink is clear!

[@InstituteOfLos]

Thank you. Do you have to turn off the main water valve before taking the pipes apart?

[@CharlestonCrafted]

Nope, as long as the water isn't running. The drain pipes have nothing to do with the water line, so you can leave it on. I left it on and then unclogged it and then cut the water on to make sure it was running through the pipe right. Of course put a bucket down if you do that though :)

[@homemaker23]

Wow! Thank you so much! It saved me from a huge expense! God bless you!

[@chuckbucks7020]

Could you use a toilet plunger to push the clog over the edge into the P-trap?

[@OoeyGooeyLady]

DUUUUDE! I am NOT any kind of a "DIY" person, but the sink got clogged and my spidey-sense said "clog" not "need a new disposal" so I got on line. And when you said "it sounds like a sea monster in there" I was like, YES! exactly! So I watched your video, took everything out from under the sink, and figured it out! THANK YOU!

[@OoeyGooeyLady]

honestly, it took no more than 10 minutes! it took longer to take all the stuff out than to fix it!

[@KingOfPortraits]

Thanks so much for this video thanks for taking the time to show us how to I just fixed my clogged disposal thanks to you

[@user-nf2ts9kj6y]

Thanks man saved us some money. Appreciate this

[@CharlestonCrafted]

Awesome, so glad!

[@Matthew-qd4wz]

Thank you very much. I just fixed my disposal by watching your video : 0

[@nevadawolf619]

Hey thank you for posting. You saved me like $100 in the service fee.

[@arielsilverman9258]

This was so helpful, thank you for sharing !!!

[@rackel1213]

Thank you, this worked like a charm!!

[@MisssJo23]

Thanks for this helpful video! It fixed my clog drain!

[@brittneyhicks9616]

You literally just saved the whole day thank you!!!!

[@susanharper3823]

THANK YOU! I managed to fix this by myself!!!

[@kellyprando]

this totally worked for me, had a massive build up of carrot/potato peels! Thanks you!!!

[@mbooks5777]

Could this clog cause leaking into my basement? Too many potato peels clogged my disposal/pipes. I’d like to try unclogging myself but unsure if too much damage is done to where I’ll need a plumber. Suggestions?

[@theofficeguy1000]

Thank you!! You saved me tonight! Tried to dispose of brown rice- mistake!

[@jerseyjoe8454]

same

[@camilagenevieve7677]

Thank you for this video, problem solved thanks to you!

[@lindseyjones8513]

Thank you so much! This video allowed me to fix my own sink!

[@CharlestonCrafted]

Glad it worked for you!!

[@jenbedrossian967]

Thank you!! I followed this exactly and it totally worked! 🙌🏼🎉

[@nicolassalom9760]

Thank you, super helpful

[@leftynet6]

Thanks. Exact problem I had.

[@sallisolow1470]

Thank you.........we followed your directions and PROBLEM SOLVED.

[@CharlestonCrafted]

Glad it helped!

[@sallisolow1470]

@@CharlestonCrafted Amazing

[@tammydodgerodriguez320]

Thank you loads I looked at a lot of sites but yours was the one that showed me what I needed

[@CharlestonCrafted]

So glad it helped out! Maybe one of our other vides will help you too!

[@xaviersutton8633]

This video was very helpful, it saved me from being killed from my mom... I thought I could just put beans down the drain everything would be perfectly fine buh apparently not lol... Buh thank you so much for this video, you're a life saver

[@Luckboy28]

Worked perfectly, thanks man!

[@chrisbates4780]

Worked great thanks for posting

[@hannahgalante3846]

This was very helpful. Mine was so clogged it exploded everywhere. Lmao.

[@garylee4214]

Outstanding! Good job. Thanks

[@TheBkflorida]

Thank you, I m gonna try this.. it would save me hundreds dollar.

[@PrblyUrFather]

thanks man very helpful

[@BlainAlan]

Well done video.

[@leahc9723]

Thank you!

[@batgrl1031]

Just saved me a maintenance call, haha. Thanks, dude!

[@samalfaro87]

use a plunger.. works too. block the other side with a towel or someone hold it down and plunge the disposal side

[@mrscarichey]

4yrs later..... THANK YOU!!!!!!😊😊😊

[@CharlestonCrafted]

YOu're welcome!

[@CWBush73]

What if my garbage disposal does work, but the sink that the garbage disposal is on will hold water until I run the disposal?

[@NocturnalJag]

Very helpful

[@gabe_68]

Found this video right after I tried to dispose of beet peels too! 😂 all good now.

[@kdmq]

I would probably take the trap and the rest of the drain apart just to make sure everything's clear so it doesn't clog farther down the pipes. If that happens you have to snake the drain.

[@MrsMcBride2005]

Thank you, me and my mothwr just fixed ours thanks to your video

[@flowmastaflam]

1:56 this moment was more intense than playoff hockey.

[@NESADDICT]

Flowmasta Flam Go Pens!

[@MrGood5ive]

When I turned on the garbage disposal, the water drained. But when not turn it on, the water won't drain. So it the garbage disposal got clogged? The water pipe is not clogged because when I turn it on, the water drained. If it is clogged then the water won't drain.

[@niarotica]

It worked for me. Thanks man. I kinda figured that's what it was. Freaking broccoli.

[@HavokStrifeX]

Had this same problem via a pound of friggen brussel sprouts. Thank you!

[@homemaker23]

Thank you for a wonderful video! It saved me a ton of money! God bless you!

[@kevinheade4186]

It was a clogged vent pipe on the roof.

[@dustyomeara5070]

Dwight K. Schrute was there.

[@kevinr1507]

Thanks man! Saved me from hiring a plumber

[@CharlestonCrafted]

No problem, glad to be able to help!

[@joeyblodgett_]

It worked! Thank you so much!

[@lilbumkinabdl34]

His drain started backing up at the end of the video.

[@rissac4261]

very helpful. :)

[@kevinheade4186]

Mine is clear and water is still pooling in both sinks.

[@rackets001]

Kevin Heade you might try purchasing a relatively inexpensive drain snake. Hand crank versions are available at your local hardware store for about 30 to 40 dollars. Usually about 25 feet long. Just poke it down the main drain hole and turn away. They self advance as you turn and will push through and/or pull out most bad clogs.

[@elevatorproductionsbymaxpassa]

I think garbage disposers are a real pain to deal with. I'm glad I don't have a disposer in my kitchen sink because I think disposers clog up your sink!!!

[@chata313]

didnt look clear! looked like you missed the clog buddy!

[@CharlestonCrafted]

🤔

[@Helmuesi911]

Your drain is absolutely *not* clear as you state at the end of this demonstration.. in the last few seconds of the video the sink was starting to fill up again. You didn’t undo the trap as I’m sure that was the main source of your clog.

[@CharlestonCrafted]

As the person who did this, I can tell you that it absolutely was clear and did not fill up again

[@BIGFRENCHGUY]

NEVER do what he did without rubber gloves...you can easily infect your hand/fingers, esp. if you have any tiny skin abrasions, esp. around your cuticles...

[@CharlestonCrafted]

I mean, I guess. But that's like saying you could infect your fingers if you wipe your butt. Just wash your hands after and you're fine.

[@handshakes76]

that's a clogged sink not a clogged garbage disposal... useless.