How to Unjam an InSinkerator Garbage Disposer - Andy's Pipe Dream

Andy of Andy's Pipe Dream discusses a few different techniques in this step-by-step informational video on How to Unjam an InSinkerator Garbage Disposer using different methods such as the locating the reset button or manually unjaming it with an allen wrench.
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[@pauljaburek7506]

Thanks to you and plumbers everywhere we have have the miracle of safe drinking water. Thanks for what you do! 🙏

[@AndysPipeDreamPlumbing]

Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment! We’re honored to play a part in providing safe drinking water-it’s something we never take for granted. Your appreciation means a lot to us and plumbers everywhere! 💧

[@chrissorrell7577]

This guy is amazing. Brief, true, and perfect

[@AndysPipeDreamPlumbing]

Thank you!

[@relaxingmusic5583]

Great video, and it worked using the Allen ranch, with reset button. Thank you.

[@AndysPipeDreamPlumbing]

Glad it worked! Happy this helped.

[@jadahbeasley4482]

This was EXACTLY what I needed! My disposal was still humming and it took less than 30 seconds to fix once I had the right tool!

[@AndysPipeDreamPlumbing]

We're so glad to hear that you were able to fix your disposal quickly with the right tool. If you need any more assistance in the future, feel free to reach out. We're here to help!

[@CarenKaganEvans]

Thank you! The wrench turn did the trick!!!

[@AndysPipeDreamPlumbing]

Awesome! Glad it helped.

[@CaroleSmyser-mr6uk]

Thank u sooo much!! I’m shifting contents of 2 food pantries around and have dishes and tons of food items on all counter tops and have been using my disposal to dispose of small amounts of food not being used going forward when lo and behold the disposer stopped working! I Had forgotten how to reset the unit but googled and your video came up so literally 5 minutes later I was back in business organizing and moving food goods around: thank u so much,,

[@AndysPipeDreamPlumbing]

You are so welcome!

[@chrisbalcer4893]

Thanks Andy for sharing that quick fix...and not wasting a bunch of time leading up to the solution!

[@AndysPipeDreamPlumbing]

My thoughts exactly.

[@louislevy4159]

Great advice. Cyrstal clear and worked like a charm. Thanks.

[@AndysPipeDreamPlumbing]

Thank you! Glad it worked.

[@lisalewis2732]

OMG I owe you bigtime, you saved me $125!!! Thank you so much!!

[@AndysPipeDreamPlumbing]

Wow, that’s awesome to hear! We're so glad we could help you save some cash! Thank you for sharing!

[@Foundationseo]

Thank you, Andy's Pipe Dream!

[@AndysPipeDreamPlumbing]

Glad we could help!

[@katieanderson2184]

Thank you!! I thought I would have to totally disassemble mine but this quick fix worked a dream!

[@AndysPipeDreamPlumbing]

You're very welcome! I'm so glad the quick fix helped you out!

[@TheWorkInstitute]

Thanks for the advice. Worked like a charm.

[@AndysPipeDreamPlumbing]

Awesome! Happy to help.

[@richardfishbaugh2730]

THANKS, Andy!

[@AndysPipeDreamPlumbing]

You are welcome!! Thank you for watching.

[@Grushenke89]

Mine jammed, but I felt inside and there was bent metal thin measuring spoon stuck in the blades- I turned off disposal and pulled it out with needle nose pliers. I have used the allen wrench fix in the past though.

[@AndysPipeDreamPlumbing]

Nice job getting that out! It's great to hear you've had success with the Allen wrench fix too. It sounds like you are pretty handy!!

[@Grushenke89]

@@AndysPipeDreamPlumbing Thanks! :)

[@shari7518]

It worked!!!!! Thank you so much

[@AndysPipeDreamPlumbing]

Glad it helped!

[@cbak1819]

I broke a plate and a few pieces fell in, my husband turned it with alan wrench while I with flash light looked for pieces and pulled them out with gloved hand.. and thin wooden tong.. got all the pieces out🎉.. working fine now. 🎉🎉

[@AndysPipeDreamPlumbing]

Great teamwork! So glad you got it all sorted out!

[@deltrix247]

Andy you goddamned legend you saved me

[@LauryDepp]

Thank you man ! ❤

[@AndysPipeDreamPlumbing]

You're welcome! So glad it was helpful.

[@jimames8154]

saved me a service call and it took me longer to dig up the wrench than😄 it did to fix it!

[@AndysPipeDreamPlumbing]

That's awesome! We're glad you could fix it so quickly-great job!

[@danwwatson]

What size is the allen?

[@AndysPipeDreamPlumbing]

1/4"

[@martinlebreton6391]

Best video ever had a piece of plastic stuck in mine

[@AndysPipeDreamPlumbing]

Thank you! I'm glad our video helped you out!

[@JulezCarter-pe2eq]

Thank you 😊

[@AndysPipeDreamPlumbing]

You are very welcome!!

[@daveguilford300]

thank you so much!

[@AndysPipeDreamPlumbing]

You're welcome! Glad we could help.

[@daryltalley8242]

1st, thank you! From A girl that tries to solve/fix myself first (and with strength of hubby). Ours did not trip, but hums. Unplugged, looked inside, clear. However, One of the two lugs/propellers completely jammed. Tried all simple test first at bottom. Do not have unjam tool to try from *inside at top of sinkerator, so carefully used end of short broom stick to un-lodge a lug jam. The fly wheel (guess what called?) turns like silk so makes jammed lug difficult to turn/unjam. While holding base in place from bottom with Hex wrench at same time turning lug, thought had it! Both lugs, spin freely. Plugged in, pressed red reset, only to still hum. Darn!! So thought solved it! Think pass my knowledge now,. guess bearing next? Anything else I can do before calling plumbers? Or Is it history? InSinkerator Ess-1. Ps: not long ago, when Sinkerator working, turned switch on and hand got zapped slightly. My hand was still very slight damp from a dish! Does this mean a short that could have caused this hum? Not done zap again thank goodness. Thanks! D

[@AndysPipeDreamPlumbing]

Glad we could help!

[@sandeeschneidwind4492]

​@@AndysPipeDreamPlumbingI don't think that answered her question ⁉️ 😂😂

[@AndysPipeDreamPlumbing]

I apologize for the delayed reply! I hope this helps someone else. It seems you've done all you can-tried to unjam it and checked for obstructions. It might be time to consider replacing the unit.

[@paigecriss9045]

What happens if the wrench won’t turn once in?

[@AndysPipeDreamPlumbing]

I apologize for the delayed response! While I may be a bit late to assist you, I’ll answer your question in case it helps someone else in the future. To be safe, first unplug the unit. Then, use a bright flashlight to check inside for any foreign objects and look for anything that seems out of place. If it’s jammed, it’s usually something hard. If you don’t find anything, it might be time to consider replacing your garbage disposal.

[@ployshihashick8240]

Thank you!!!

[@AndysPipeDreamPlumbing]

Glad we could help!!!

[@jarrettbakersr]

Great video, but did he really say “If you don’t know where it’s at, grab it and put it in a drawer” at 1:14. I can’t find mine and I’m not sure how that works lol. *Heads to Home Depot

[@elmentado9231]

Wrench won’t turn when I stick it in … I why would this be the cause ?

[@AndysPipeDreamPlumbing]

That could be for a couple of reasons. It could be that the disposal has had a mechanical failure preventing it from being able to turn freely. It could also be that something was dropped in the disposal that is extremely solid. A piece of metal like silverware, or if a coin dropped in the disposer that can really jam them up. It might be best to unplug it, and then use a flashlight to look in the side around the edges to see if you can see any foreign objects.

[@jennasarusrexx]

What if I can’t even turn it with a wrench

[@AndysPipeDreamPlumbing]

Unplug for safety and take a look inside with a bright flashlight to look for a hard obstruction. If you can't see anything it might be time to call in a professional to see if they can help or if it needs replaced.

[@jennasarusrexx]

I’m going to try that. My landlord has not fixed it in months and I’d hate to pay out of pocket as it’s well over 5+ years old

[@roddalusong2936]

Thank you, it worked.

[@AndysPipeDreamPlumbing]

Glad this video helped you! Thank you for the feedback.