Inside a Garbage Disposal - Fix a Jammed or Clogged Disposer

[@headonswivel]

Thank you!! This 62 year old single lady, took the disposal apart and was able to locate and pull out a small screw that fell in the disposal! No fuss no muss. Feeling pretty confident now!

[@wallys11000]

That's encouraging! I may have to tackle it by myself one day too. I'm 66 yrs. old. :)

[@plunket78]

Victory! I feel like I can conquer the world now after fixing my disposal.

[@grannyohmy9584]

76 yo and going to try to get a wedged screw out tomorrow. thanks!

[@headonswivel]

@@grannyohmy9584 good luck. Just take your time..you can do it.

[@irvinfernandez8504]

I have a old friend too and her name is Anne

[@annabenitez833]

Thank you!!!!! My husband was away for work and a shot glass fell into the garbage disposal. All the broken glass clogged it up, so the sink wouldn’t drain and the disposal was locked up. He insisted I waited until he got home but I couldn’t cook or do dishes easily with this issue, so to KZbin I went. With this video I was able to carefully do it all by myself before my husband came back from his work trip. I was so incredibly proud of myself and so was he 😂❤🎉

[@TomahawkDIY]

So glad you were able to fix it yourself!

[@lauragrandestaff]

Cleaned out my aquarium last night and even with a strainer some gravel made it through. With the help of your video, I was able to fix it myself and now it's up and running like a champ again. Super wife, super life!

[@lushcrowns]

Me too! 🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️hopefully I don’t get too grossed out n actually do this 😢

[@justinajackson8640]

Thank you for making this video,I am a single woman trying to save money and I am not handy at all when it comes to fixing things.The video showed me step by step what to do and I was able to follow along and repair my disposal.

[@beatnik401]

Thank you for this video! I was able to repair my disposal after dropping a glass dish in. One thing that helped me after disassembly was using an Allen-wrench for the bottom of the motor to manually loosen some of the grit that was stuck in the 'grinding' teeth. Great instructions in your video, thanks again!

[@lukeroque1]

Thanks so much for this tutorial… I used it once several months ago and then had to use it again tonight (worked like a charm!)…it’s the best one on KZbin -thanks so much!

[@justlin2933]

Thank you for your video!!! I just unclogged my garbage disposal for the first time and it WORKS AGAIN!!!!!

[@winchestermodel7044]

I just removed a small pebble from my son’s fish tank that had gotten lodged in mine and had it locked up, for 6 months! Thanks so much for the well done, informative video.

[@markeyhaynes6141]

That’s my issue!!! I’m going to fix it when everyone goes to bed!

[@markeyhaynes6141]

Reality was, I got done watching the part I needed went to the kitchen, and was done in 5 minutes. Wife was watching a TikTok video in the front room with All I Do Is Win playing. Yeah, I celebrated to the song. Thanks Mega Shake!

[@alexissweet5890]

I did it! I did it all by myself without having to call Dad. I turned the thing and pressed the button and it unclogged! I am like so amazing you guys...

[@krisram9285]

This is very helpful..in my case,it was big nail that was stuck flat and jammed hard between the blade and base..started with simple troubleshooting steps but couldn't move the screw underneath to unjam(as the nail is sandwiched so hard) and also tried from top etc.....finally I had to remove the whole unit which gave me flexibility to exert needed pressure and remove the sucked up nail.This video helped me to uninstall and install the disposer unit...

[@joeybuck2495]

Thank you!!! I just fixed mine. First time ever trying to do something like this. I am proud. No need for an expensive handyman!!!

[@thoseaglestone9372]

Thank you. My son and I learned something new today.

[@MrWillaqui]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! You saved me at least $100 dollars plus. My disposal is working better than before. YOU ROCK!!!

[@aarongranger]

Thank you. I broke a 10 cup measuring cup/bowl the other day and there were large chunks of glass in the bottom of my disposal that I couldn't reach. Once I dropped the motor down, it was easy to do. I installed one of these things some 15 years ago, but I had forgotten how they attach up at the collar. I appreciate the help!

[@jeanr4641]

Thank you so much!!! My disposal was humming (it was jammed by some small rock hard object that fell in there). After cleaning it out and messing with it I was able to free the top spinning mechanism and it worked like a charm! Many thanks!

[@aliyyahtiffany7251]

This video was very helpful I follow the step-by-step instructions and was able to fix my sink in under 30 minutes. Thank you I have been dealing with this problem for over six months and didn’t know that I was able to fix it in 30 minutes is a relief

[@MichelleGoebelInspired_Intent]

Thank you! I was able to do it without removing the disposal. I have small hands.1) Unplugged power. Did not disconnect the water. 2) I used a flashlight to see what was in there. 3) Removed the jammed pieces of plastic that were easy to remove by hand. 3) Took a very small pair or jewelers plyers to pry the stuck piece out. 4) Plugged in and hit reset.If someone has large hands this would not work. You would need bent needle nose angled plyers.

[@OG_Beckie_Leigh]

Michelle Goebel Thank you for sharing your experience. I was wondering if it was absolutely necessary to remove the whole disposal. I can clearly see into the disposal when I remove the rubber thing from the sink drain. Washing dishes is my teenage son’s chore, and he apparently didn’t understand that plenty of water needs to be running to flush out the debris when he uses the disposal. 🤦🏼‍♀️ 🤢🤮 Oh! And, it also helps to make sure utensils haven’t fallen into the disposal before it’s turned on. This is how we learn. 😂🤣

[@CChapin831]

Good how-to; especially worthwhile for the slow-mo grinding shots (5:40).

[@smithdrainsolutions7328]

From a professional drain cleaner, I must say that this is a great DIY video!

[@Lindahuskey48]

Thank you, my husband was ready to call the plumber and I showed him your video, so he got a Allen wrench and worked it back and fourth and un jammed it.

[@krazykree]

Such a quick and easy video! Clear and to the point and definitely someone who actually knows what he's doing, too!

[@TomahawkDIY]

Thanks so much! Glad you found it clear and helpful!

[@KatelynFoutch]

Thank you! I got all the glass cleaned out bs put everything back together! 🙏

[@tinabear503]

Thank you! I just fixed my disposal it had a broken shot glass in it 🙁 your video was easy to follow. 😊

[@barryd.9426]

Great video! I almost didn’t watch it past the first two minutes of it thinking all it was going to show is removing the particles by sticking your hands in from the top. I needed to know how to remove the unit itself. I stayed with it and I’m glad I did. Great explanation with great video. Loved the high speed shots. I knew how it worked but never have seen it in action. Thanks for taking the time to make this. It’s really helpful.

[@TappPlumbing]

Great Job Barry! Sometimes plumbing can be scary! Glad you were able to get your disposal unclogged! Saving money is always good!

[@barryd.9426]

TAPP PLUMBING - wasn’t plugged. Turned out to be the unit itself. Had to replace it. Seals around the internal motor failed. Just can’t buy anything that lasts anymore. This unit only lasted 15 years. (Sarcasm). Your video helped me understand some things that I never have been exposed to before. Thanks for that.

[@hoezay6512]

thank you so much I really appreciate this diy video and your effort to explain how it works. I did this process and it took about 30mins to fix my sink now I can use the dish washer can't believe I went 3 months washing manual and waiting for it to drain your a real life saver.

[@TomahawkDIY]

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[@BeckieFarrant]

Thank you so much Tomahawk. You were right, less than 30 minutes and saved me a $90 service call!

[@TomahawkDIY]

+Beckie Farrant So glad to hear it helped you! No pressure, but donations are always appreciated. www.paypal.me/TomahawkDIY or Venmo @TomahawkDIY if you want to send one. 50% of donations are sent to help people Build Better Lives in some of earths most dire circumstances (TomahawkDIY.com/about).

[@enlightenedhummingbird4764]

Wow. $90 5 years ago. I was quoted $150 yesterday to get a dish rag out. Decided to research how to do it myself.

[@Green_Ninja325]

Appreciate the video. Just unhooked my garbage disposal and removed a small piece of metal that got wedged into the side. A+ 👍

[@TomahawkDIY]

Nice work!

[@tiffanystoddard]

Thank you! With the help of your instructions, I was able to get a small rock out of our disposal and everything back together in about 15 minutes!

[@sweetpea8107]

Thank you I didn't have to do all of that the pipe was clogged up I cleaned the piper real good and put it back together garbage disposal back in business thank you very much

[@austinzane2893]

I know this was six years ago but thanks for the video! It fixed mine perfectly

[@TomahawkDIY]

Glad it helped!

[@noahy7639]

Thanks for the great instructions! Just did this today for the first time after grinding a little glass that jammed up my disposal.

[@travischesnarkoff9532]

thanks, all the other videos just showed using an alan wrench on the bottom, disconnecting it was much easier to find the obstruction (tiny nail)

[@evandurkovic7931]

Thank you so much for this video! I'd never messed with a disposal before, but 10 minutes after watching this it was working again! Had a measuring spoon stuck in it

[@CVespa38]

Thank you for sharing this fix it trick, I have recently clogged mine with beans... So I will be trying the reset tips, hoping that I do not have to take the disposal off.

[@PaulRoden02]

This was awesome. It was more helpful then anything else I have seen or read. Thank you!

[@TomahawkDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@petrol_prophet]

thank you so much!! I watched half a dozen videos on how to clear a garbage disposal before I found yours, and yours was by far the most helpful and informative!! Liked & Subscribed!!

[@helgabarger6331]

Long hair styles.

[@catherinehutton7175]

A measuring spoon was chopped up in our insinkerator. Very helpful video that saved us lots! 😄

[@avykea]

This video was super helpful, thanks for posting it! It wasn’t as complicated as I thought it would be, and now I know how to do it if it happens again!!

[@TomahawkDIY]

Happy to help! 😊

[@lsteiner]

Very informative! This will help a lot of people. By the way, I'm a licensed plumber. My name is Larry. I too own a Big Larry flashlight!

[@TomahawkDIY]

Thanks for compliment, Larry.

[@valrocha6270]

First time home owner just tackled this!! I feel like I’m beast!! 💁🏻‍♀️

[@norasuen9083]

The problem has been fix ,according to your step-by-step instructions ,thank you n appreciated.

[@newerafrican]

Thanks a bunch! Very informative for a novice plumber like me!!

[@TomahawkDIY]

You're welcome!

[@krisschaumont2579]

Thanks a ton for this. Much appreciated. I was TOTALLY going to mess with the screws.

[@JL-fz4sh]

Thanks this helps a lot. I want to note that the downstream T junction of the disposal is where this clogging misery would most likely to happen

[@TomahawkDIY]

Thanks for watching! Happy to help

[@tracymiller2586]

Thanks for your help, it's all unclogged, yesss there is nothing like a clean sink😌 trouble shooting now ; so I am watching the video and it was hard holding my flashlight/phone. I am going to buy a Big Larry, my husband will be so proud of me.

[@SeanForeman]

Thanks for this video. Many other videos stop short of removing the garbage disposal or showing an example of a clog that can't be removed via plunger.

[@rootvalue]

Hey, this is very helpful! You showed a lot of steps I needed that others didn’t include. I hate to be the typical KZbin commentor, but the audio balance is a bit off-the ambient vocal mic is fairly quiet in relation to the loud backing track. No biggy. Thanks again for the help.

[@daz4312]

There is actually a little zig zag shaped or double ended Allen type wrench made specifically for garbage disposals... Sometimes included with a new disposal unit. We keep ours right under the sink so if there is a problem or it’s time for a new unit we don't have to tear up the house looking for it. Or a 1/4in Allen wrench will give you the leverage u need to turn the collar. Great vid!

[@patrickkehoe1284]

This totally helped me, thanks for the video 🤙

[@codyhobbs4766]

I really appreciate this video! I fixed my disposal easily!

[@TomahawkDIY]

Thank you for watching and sharing your positive experience with us! 😊

[@bluelover929]

Thank you so much! just took mine off and cleaned it, sorted the issues I've been having. Can't thank you enough! though I had lots of nasty old black gunk to clean out, as well as rust. can blame my apartment complex for being cheap and cutting corners for that. Still, this video made everything easy to follow and understand 😊

[@mlpman246]

Thanks for the free lesson. I had a shot glass go down my sink by accident and had to get every little shard out of the disposal. Yeesh!

[@BlizzMeister1]

I had broken glass in mine. This helped a lot and was super easy

[@chavezdiegoivan]

This is the most useful video I found for this!! Awesome stuff!👍

[@Heddrick]

Pulled the plug, then pulled out the olive seeds. Didnt know about the plug so thanks for that. Thank goodness I didn’t need to disassemble it.

[@TomahawkDIY]

Nice work! Glad I could help

[@branditirado9811]

Worked like a CHARM! Had wash cloth stuck around motor & was able to remove it through opening on side of disposal :) Thanks for the video!

[@tracymiller2586]

Thank you very much for including the pictures of the parts and prices . While watching another tutorial, I was thinking to myself how much would a motor cost if that's the issue. And whalaah magic! your video! How awesome are you.😙

[@Elblanco463]

Very helpful. And cool slow motion footage! 👍

[@juliemundt8107]

You, sir, are a hero.

[@TomahawkDIY]

Wow, thanks! Glad to help

[@Ellisha2010]

Thank you so much for this ! I was able to fix mine in 15 minutes and put it back together!

[@TomahawkDIY]

Excellent!

[@edwardsilvers2626]

Fixed my disposal thnx to your help. You da man!

[@ellietv.]

Thank you! Thank you! Now I can fix my garbage disposal all by myself!

[@TomahawkDIY]

You are welcome!

[@agame4687]

Thankyou this just helped me a ton. Got it done in 20 mins. A dime got lodged in the side

[@LowkeyCoqui]

The slow-mo orange peel was ‍🔥

[@MajickzNetwork]

Thank you Helped me solve the clog issue I've been having for months

[@sharonschlegel3960]

Thx for the great video, I'm sure I can fix my mom's disposal now!!!

[@TomahawkDIY]

Glad I could help!

[@TheRjmsca]

Wife here thank you for the video!

[@Premierehiphop]

Great video! I have something stuck in my disposal and I'm about to find out what! LOL Thanks!

[@tripoliumim486]

thanks for the help just put the drill in the bottom and little screw screw and it works again

[@ankurdhikoli2]

Thanks to your video i fixed my garbage disposal, the screw from cookware was in side of rotating plates and was jamming it.

[@sknations4750]

Very helpful video... and neat job. Thank you.

[@TomahawkDIY]

+SK Nations Glad to hear it helped!! Now you have the chance to help people in some of earths most dire circumstances solve a problem such as no clean water, no shelter, no medical care, hunger, etc.. TomahawkDIY is a business with a mission. No pressure, but donations are always appreciated. www.paypal.me/TomahawkDIY or Venmo @TomahawkDIY if you want to send one. 50% of donations are sent to help people Build Better Lives in some of earths most dire circumstances (TomahawkDIY.com/about).

[@coolnima]

Thank you for this, really helped me out.

[@davepac7]

Thank you! This worked on the first try

[@TomahawkDIY]

That's great to hear!

[@Agamimg360]

Okay boss so happy new year as I write this I just spent my newyears morning doing this exact thing to no avail. I even took it at my own risk and bench tested it by plugging it into a counter top out let, to be sure I had the blockage out and that it spend freely . Only to find after reinstalling it it still wouldn't spin ounce back in my sink. Any thoughts on this one. It hums as if trying to run but it is still not chewing up debris. I have done this before and it always worked but not this time. I reset button on bottom of unit and like I said it worked fine when on the counter top. Any help will be appreciated.

[@wallys11000]

I'm going to have to try this or my husband tomorrow. He ran the plastic wrap over some chicken down the disposal tonight. Sure hope we can fix it. Update: My husband has taken garbage disposals apart before and fixed ours in about 2 hrs. So glad! At least I had a better idea about it from the video.

[@ChosenWon]

Thanks.

[@pekkaT13]

Took my noisy g-disposal out, scrapped the greasy, semisolid matter, hosed as clean as possible. It works fine now. Not sure what caused the rumbling noise. Best evidence was a piece of string. Glad for saving $250 - $300 for a replacement. BTW, this unit is a Whirlpool & is 8 years old.

[@TomahawkDIY]

So glad to hear it helped you!. Donations are always appreciated. www.paypal.me/TomahawkDIY or Venmo @TomahawkDIY if you want to send one. 50% of donations are sent to help people Build Better Lives in some of earths most dire circumstances (TomahawkDIY.com/about).

[@JonDjones1]

Thank you for bringing this DIY video. How do you remove hair that is rap round or under the blades???

[@CS-zb3ff]

My question is similar! A plastic scrubber got caught & I didn't find it for a while. I cleaned out most of the plastic, but I suspect that some have been wrapped between blades & base. Any ideas for fixing that, @TomahawkDIY?

[@priscillawilson2634]

Cut it with manicure scissors then pull it out with tweezers.

[@TDK2K]

very helpful video to inspect my insinkerator. thanks a bunch.

[@jakephillips2164]

Thank you very much! I was able to fix this no problem with help.

[@maryhinton4600]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@alanmalhotra7467]

Good video. If possible no music. Very methodical. Thank you so much. Hoping that I will be able to do it. Thanks again.

[@Carlsings]

Thanks for this informational video. I won't complain only a tiny positive critique. Please lower the backing music quite a bit. Listening for sounds and all I hear is jamming. Trying to hear you speak over the rock jam is not that easy. Maybe sometime a way to clean out unseen buildup in a disposal.

[@kimballbrooks3894]

This helped me fix mine thanks!!!

[@charlenendiaye]

Thank you! Who fixed my clogged drain? ------------> THIS GIRL!!! (With your help! ) I learned how to take my pipes and insinkerator apart by watching this. It turns out that my pipes were clogged with potato peels. Easy fix. Good bless!

[@JohnnysaidWhat]

Thank you for this!

[@LoriWorley67]

It worked great, thanks!!!

[@deathbydanish]

Thank you for the step by the step guide, I ended up finding a broken off chunk of plastic that got into it and was causing my disposal to jam up.

[@virginialafonte999]

Thank you and I will try your video and hope this fixes our disposal

[@fergiegarcia9793]

Great video, it helped at lot

[@iamkayhud]

Thank you sir fixed mine in 5 minutes

[@TomahawkDIY]

I'm glad to hear that it worked for you! Have a great day!

[@RegIV]

Great tutorial thank you

[@switch158]

thanks to this video, the repair job took about as long as the video its self : )

[@onelliadurbin1654]

No music please, I cannot hear your voice.

[@charleswhite6442]

Thank YOU!!! Was perfect!! Hallelujah!! Really impressed my husband by fixing what he couldn't!! Ha ha :} Daisy White

[@TomahawkDIY]

+Charles White So glad to hear it helped you! No pressure, but donations are always appreciated. www.paypal.me/TomahawkDIY or Venmo @TomahawkDIY if you want to send one. 50% of donations are sent to help people Build Better Lives in some of earths most dire circumstances (TomahawkDIY.com/about).

[@JaneDoe-jv3cc]

Great video. Love it.

[@justinbingham3133]

Thanks. Great video.

[@dgweaver91]

Thanks a lot, You saved me some money. I was able to remove my garbage disposal to find a metal icing tip that was jammed into the blade. Thanks to my cupcake baking girlfriend. Lol

[@raghdasofiya7766]

Thank you so much for this helpful video

[@PuzzleTommy]

If you have an old heavy model like me, you’re going to want to use a car Jack to help guide it back on. Trust me, the connector ring is a pain to get locked when you’re trying to hold a heavy disposal mid air.

[@LLStacheLarry]

Thanks for the helpful video

[@banini5844]

Larry Lafferty up. M Jlkmkllk