How To Unclog a Garbage Disposal Drain

[@julioilarraza3173]

Well done👍

[@theXchange]

That’s what I said to my wife when she clogged up our sink 😂

[@vickiewisnoski8993]

Kris Reece. I can not thank you enough. I am a single mom of three and I don’t have money to throw away so I try to fix things myself. You gave great directions with great details. I know this may not be important to anyone but it was to me. Your voice was calm and made it easy to listen too. Thank you so much.

[@theXchange]

@Vickie Wisnoski, that's wonderful! I'm so glad the video was helpful!

[@jayspotter3769]

Kris Reese I say

[@almaashwood3409]

Amen and I'M ssf single taking care of both parents with dementia alone witg with a full time job!

[@amorgan8040]

I had tried everything and then watched your video. The side sink was draining perfectly, as well as the garbage disposal but it kept backing up. What I didn't realize is that the pipe that joins the two basins, before they let the water drain out, is a single pipe on the exterior but is divided in the interior. I was able to remove the screws as you recommended and clear the clog. While I had the pipes off I power washed them with a jet spray on the hose and liquid detergent in the sink to clear the interior walls of the pipe. The drainage on my sink is now working like brand new. Thank you so much for posting this video. I really appreciate people like you who take the time to make a thorough video!

[@theXchange]

Nice! Glad you went the extra mile and cleaned it extra good while in there. Thanks for the comment!!

[@michalroyal1331]

Thank you for this step by step video! I am a woman and while I’m not super handy, I can follow instructions and have very basic knowledge of tools and etc. This was perfect and I got our disposal fixed while my husband was not at home. He said he was impressed with my handyman skills, but I credit your video! Thank you thank you!

[@theXchange]

Awesome!! I’m glad it helped and got you through!

[@annm7497]

THANK YOU SOOO MUCH!!! I just now followed your directions, took it all apart, cleaned it all out, put it all back together and it worked!! This lady WILL NOT BE DEFEATED!! You saved me paying big bucks to a plumber, for something I could do myself!!

[@theXchange]

yes! I’m glad it went well and you were successful!

[@breeharrell834]

I'm very grateful for you wonderful men helping us single ladys out with these plumbing problems.

[@theXchange]

Thanks! I’m glad the video was helpful!

[@dannoeth7093]

My wife has Bunko tomorrow night. At 9:00 tonight she sent a bunch of celery down the disposal. You can add celery to the list of pasta, egg shells, and banana peels to the list of things not to put down the disposal. After trying the plunger, searching KZbin and finding your video - a little over an hour and it was done. The best advice was to let it drain slowly. It took almost 30 minutes just to drain the water but I had almost no mess afterwards. This video is in the top ten self-help videos that I have watched on KZbin🎯🎯🎯😀😀😀 Thank you so much for taking the time to make it and post it. You probably saved me $150 - $200, and made me a hero in my wife’s eyes for the night.

[@theXchange]

Thanks for sharing! I’m glad this helped you out and saved the night!

[@a2ndlife877]

The last 2 times I had to call a plumber, watched your video, took me 20 seconds and saved me $$$$ ! Thank you VERY MUCH!

[@theXchange]

That’s what it’s all about. Nicely done!

[@rickborn3637]

Extremely helpful! My experience was exactly as shown in the video ending with a successfully removed clog (only potato skins instead of spaghetti). One other minor difference was that my mom's garbage disposal was not plugged into an outlet, so I had to turn off the disposal at the circuit breaker. The plunger trick was great, and I can add a small improvement: I used a rectangular plastic basin (normally used to store cleaning products beneath the sink) that fit under the PVC pipes, so draining the sink was faster and less messy than with a bucket. Many thanks for this public service!

[@theXchange]

Thanks for the comment! I’m glad the video was helpful!

[@Speedmark1483]

Thank you for making this video and taking us step-by-step through the process. My drain instantly clogged when an open bag of loose leaf tea fell into the sink and I thought it could easily be flushed down the disposal. The hex key method and plunger method didn’t unclog my drain, so I was thinking that I was going to have to call a plumber. But then I came across your video! After following your steps, I had my drain unclogged in less than a half hour, start to finish. All the credit goes to you!! I can’t imagine how much money I saved from calling a plumber when this was such a simple process. Thank you again, and keep up the great work!

[@theXchange]

Awesome!! I’m glad it worked out for you!!

[@MrAmesj]

125.00 for the first hout

[@lamolre]

Excellent job explaining this Kris. I appreciate it. I'm ready to follow your instructions to take care of a slow drainage in my kitchen sink.

[@tammyviereck5437]

Your video was amazing! I was able to unclog my sink yesterday all by myself. I could not have done it without your help! Thank you!

[@theXchange]

Awesome!!! Thanks for the comment!

[@asilynnenterprisesllc4962]

This video was made 3 years ago, however, OMG!!! So thankful I found it!!! I had tons of pasta stuck in my drain as well and everything he said to do, I did and it worked out great!!! Clog is gone, drain is clear and put everything back together, no leaks! I was preparing to call a plumber but this saved me a few hundred bucks!!! Thank you!!! Your video was well done, even tone, speaking was clear, concise, and to the point. Clear pictures explained everything well!!! Thank you so much for doing this video!!! 😁😁😁

[@theXchange]

my pleasure! Hard to believe this video is 3 years old. Time flies!

[@janew3637]

Thank you so much!!! Single mom of 3 here and you saved the day!🎉

[@jtepicgaming]

Made the mistake of putting spaghetti noodles down the disposal. Ended up finding your video and giving it a shot vs calling a plumber. It worked perfectly and saved us lots of money. Thank you!

[@theXchange]

That’s the name of the game! Nobody likes it when a $1 box of noodles comes to a couple hundred in plumber bills 😂

[@Rick27X]

I see this video is 5 years old now, but you still saved me $$ tonight. The plunger in the drain did the trick . Thanks! 🙏

[@theXchange]

plunger 🪠 is an awesome trick, and it sure doesn’t seem like it’s been 5 years! Time flies. Thanks for the comment!

[@tonylutz]

Another shout-out to you, Kris! Like so many others, your detailed video, explanation and calm demeanor gave me the confidence to complete this myself. And I did it! My dad would be so proud, too! It was good learning. No more leftover turkey down the disposal for me. Thanks so much!

[@theXchange]

Thank you, Tony!

[@maryorourke7273]

Fantastic video. Thanks so much. Had a clogged disposal last night during the #StayHome virus situation. Didn’t want to call a plumber, as we have been self isolated in NJ for over two weeks now. This was my first plumbing project and the directions were spot on. I was encouraged by the comments from other women, so I tried it myself. It literally took 10 minutes. Many thanks.

[@theXchange]

Nice. I’m glad it was helpful, especially during this unprecedented time! Stay safe!

[@holydiver6877]

@@theXchange thanks for the video. our plumber put the drain on a 90 degree straight run out of th disposal that is 8 inches long and nearly impossible to move.

[@marklipford3624]

Same here. Very helpful. Thank you.

[@rhiannonchristie54]

1S0 km g Gg

[@paulettesifford1276]

Just crawled from under our now unclogged sink with a victory pump. Thank you for such clear and precise directions. I feel like I can do anything!!!

[@theXchange]

Nice! That’s great! 😃

[@victoriareynolds9190]

Adds a nice organic and sludgy picture to the already problematic victory pump gesture

[@michaelwhitaker9147]

Started Saturday off. Thinking of all the wonderful fun things we could do today.. wife called me at the gym and said that garbage disposal was backed up. Thanks for posting man

[@theXchange]

Weekend Saved. Money Saved. That’s what it’s all about!

[@stephanieholsing6027]

You are clearly knowledgeable, intelligent, and have a knack for teaching! Thank you!!

[@theXchange]

Thank you, Stephanie!

[@tresabechard3905]

WATCH this video! I put a whole box of Bran Flakes down the disposal-MISTAKE! The Hubs was golfing and I was determined to fix my mistake myself so I got on KZbin and watched this. The cereal had stopped up the drain all the way to the main drain but after watching this I followed each step with progress. Had to get a wire coat hanger to clear out the last 6-8”. Followed with near boiling water/dish soap mix and it went through!! I’ve NEVER done plumbing work but I was able to unclog the sink because of your video. THANK YOU!

[@theXchange]

Glad it went well! Nicely done! ✅

[@kimberlyheslop1745]

Thank God for this video! My husband followed this and it worked. You saved Thanksgiving dinner!

[@theXchange]

Awesome!! I hope you all had a nice one.

[@cmptar]

Saved me from having to wait until hell freezes over for my apartment to come do maintenance. Couldn't believe how easy it was. Thanks for the video!

[@theXchange]

heh. heck yea!

[@mitagordo5589]

Clear instructions. I have not gone back to the kitchen but am hopeful I will be able to do as you demonstrated. Thank you.

[@mariereese7999]

Thank you so much for giving me the courage to try this! It was amazingly easy!! I only needed to open the pipe between the disposal and the trap and there it was! Saved me the trouble of waiting until a plumber could come out to do what I did in about 10 minutes and a fortune in a house call. I am so proud of myself! Thank you!!!

[@theXchange]

You’re welcome!! Awesome last name by the way ;)

[@kristakirk]

Thank goodness for videos like this when your husband doesn't know how to fix things!! Great video, easy to follow.

[@theXchange]

I’m glad it was helpful!

[@taraalam9270]

I was going to call a plumber but I think your video just saved me a couple hundred bucks. Thanks I'll be doing this later today!

[@theXchange]

Great!! Buy a nice steak with the money saved ;)

[@onlycreamofthecrop]

Thank You! We tried for 3-4 minutes and gave up, but then saw a comment to be patient. We tried again and after another 3-4 minutes it worked!

[@theXchange]

yes!!!

[@frog7221]

Thank you! I fixed my disposal clogged with eggplant (crazy but true) with just a steel ruler, which turned the screws out. This really saved me a lot of money and trouble. Thank for your detailed explanation!!

[@theXchange]

Awesome 👏

[@gloriasmith7680]

Wow, this was so well explained. My first ever plumbing repair and thanks to you all is working!

[@theXchange]

Fantastic! Way to go, Gloria! 💪

[@The_Phantom1395]

I just clogged my sink with noodles. And just watched your video! Very well make and step by step! Thank you so much!

[@vickib1230]

I had a clogged garbage disposal, and I thought for sure I'd have to take the pipes apart, but figured it wouldn't be a bad idea to check KZbin, bc my husband always said you can find anything on KZbin! Am I glad I did! It unclogged with a plunger! Your explanations for everything were interesting and helped me understand plumbing logic. TY!

[@theXchange]

I’m glad the trick did the trick! ;)

[@nickduncan7641]

I want you to know I had a clogged drain today and would have never in a million years tried to fix it by myself. With your help I was successful today and cant thank you enough for making it less frightening.

[@theXchange]

That’s great! I’m glad it made you more comfortable to go after it yourself. Have a great week!

[@rosemarygonzalez1349]

Thank you so Much I am a Single mom barely making it on front line and this VIDEO helped me Unclog my drain , best wishes for you 😢 This Video is truly a Miracle ...will be sharing it ...you have no idea how easy you made it for me, can't Thank you enough. God Bless you

[@theXchange]

That’s awesome 🤩 Thanks for your comment, and best wishes to you as well! I’m glad the video helped you out while in a tight spot.

[@doneown503]

The plunger in the Sink BeforE pulling the pipe away was plumbing GOLD! Never would have thought of that trick! Thank you for this video.

[@theXchange]

👍🏻You’re welcome!!

[@marcustreker4689]

Super help, Thanks. Gave me the confidence to tackle the job. Added hint. Anytime you disassemble, take photos of the steps.! Way, way easier to reassemble.

[@hovelfrog]

Thanks! I'm pretty incompetent with home repair, but I got my disposal unclogged by watching this. Clog was in one of the pipes after the disposal itself, so I just had to pop that off and clear out the clump of cilantro someone thought would be a good idea to put down there, and fixed. Protip to the clueless: if there is a lot of water in the sink above, scoop it out first before removing any of the pipes below.

[@rachellesutton6201]

Thank you. This was one of the tasks my now ex husband used to do... so grateful for your video which enabled me to do it myself! THANK YOU all the way from New Zealand. 👍😁

[@theXchange]

awesome! Nicely done!

[@luva_carnincatsnmusic]

Whew.. okay.. this gives me hope that I can do this! Instructions are very clear and concise..

[@theXchange]

You’ve got this!! 💥

[@malaikakarriem9100]

I just learned how to fix a garbage disposal thanks to you ….thankyou I saved money

[@theXchange]

that’s what it’s all about! Thanks for the comment!

[@pressureworld1]

I couldn't get the bigger pipe off but I used a paint stirrer and spooned the gunk out and everything worked out. Thanks for the video you saved me.

[@theXchange]

good tip! Thanks for sharing!

[@jayehall249]

Just tried a different plunger and that was all it took! Thank you for saving me from having to buy tools I don't have or call a plumber!

[@theXchange]

no problem! It’s one of my favorite tricks.

[@sugarthekitty8689]

Thank you for the confidence that I could do this. I've had a plumber come once during covid already, and they refused to wear masks, and I was so uncomfortable, and had lingering discomfort over it for days. This really gave me instruction, but more importantly confidence that I could do this and it wouldn't be that bad. I couldn't do everything exactly like this. I ended up having to grab the lowest first to have something move, but i believed I could do it. Thank you. And good luck to others. You can do it too!

[@theXchange]

We always ask contractors ahead of time if they wear masks. If they’re wishy washy, we take our business elsewhere.

[@favasoli1]

Want to thank you for your most excellent and thorough video. I have never fixed ANYTHING before this! All the breadcrumbs clogging the garbage disposal pipes have been removed thanks to you!

[@theXchange]

Good deal! Congrats on knocking it out! 💪

[@jessicawendland4364]

Great video! Super thorough, followed your steps and found the clog, cleared it and all good back up and running over here! Thanks for all your help!

[@theXchange]

Excellent!

[@SuzanneASutton]

This was a remarkably helpful video. I seldom see videos as clear and helpful as this, whatever the topic. Thank you, thank you.

[@theXchange]

Thanks for the comment! You’re welcome!

[@htotheessay]

Thank you so much for posting this. This gave me all the confidence to try myself, and this was exactly how I did it. Took longer to watch than to fix!! You are a gentleman and a scholar, sir!!!

[@theXchange]

Nice! Thanks for the comment and nice going on cleaning it out yourself!!

[@kemalgekic884]

Thank you for putting up this very useful video! I just unclogged the pipe under my sink according to your instructions. I especially appreciate your insisting on doing things slowly and gradually ( importance of which I understood only later) saving me a lot of messy cleanup effort. I wish I could give you a hundred likes! Greetings

[@theXchange]

Thanks! I appreciate the comment!

[@michelleej]

This is the second time I've needed this video. Thank you so much! I live in an apartment and although I could have called maintenance, I didn't want to. This was much less enbarassing and much less intrusive. Bok choy was the culprit, along with some tea leaves... The last time it might have been cabbage. You'd think I would have learned. Well, I learned today LOL!

[@theXchange]

😂 very cool! I bet the second time around, you were like… “damn!! But I got this!!”

[@bobling98]

Awesome video! Short, simple, straight to the point, and easy to understand!

[@theXchange]

Thank you!

[@JadenG121]

It was Brüssel sprouts for me haha. Thank you for this video. Very helpful and clear.

[@theXchange]

I love Brussel sprouts! I got an air fryer recently. I’m going to air fry some instead of roasting them like I typically do later this week!

[@ljefe99]

Excellent instructions. Fixed mine following your steps. Thank you!

[@theXchange]

Nice!

[@raheelshafi882]

Worked like a charm. Successfully unclogged a bunch of potato peels stuck at the left end of the horizontal pipe. Great instructions. Thanks.

[@EbonyFarashuu]

Thank you so much! I was able to follow your directions and clear the clog.

[@theXchange]

great!

[@hheeiiddyyy]

😩😩thank you so muchhhh!!!! I almost had a melt down!! 😅my husband told me I prob shouldn’t put the noodles down the sink and I said it should be fine!! Negative.. I appreciate you!! 😊✌🏼

[@theXchange]

My wife did the same as you saw in the video. It happens! Glad you got it sorted out!

[@nguoy123]

May GOD Bless you Sir for this video. You saved me 100s of dollars. the blockage on my end was a bottle top. Thank you!

[@theXchange]

You’re welcome! I’m glad it was helpful!

[@daywalker3735]

I think a small fork or something fell into the sink drain.....I've been putting off getting it fixed but.....the time has come!

[@marshallmom1962]

The video seems pretty thorough. A couple of things for novices. (Me) It helped me to take a picture of the plumbing BEFORE i took it apart. 😂 I know. I know. But i needed to refer to it as a guide of where everything went after i got it all apart and was cleaning it... I also wanted to suggest using a small plastic shoebox in addition to your bucket. Its flat enough it wouldve fit under the neck if the piping..ive had to do that. Ive done this before, but its been YEARS!! So wish me luck!! I will let you know...😬😬

[@theXchange]

hope it goes well!!

[@nnish9781]

Thank you so much! I was able to unclog my sink after watching your video just one time. It was pretty easy and I had no leakage on the towel. I used a deep baking pan to catch the water because the way my disposal is positioned, the bucket wouldn't catch the water. The screws on my disposal are both facing the back but they were still easy to remove & replace. I can't wait for the maintenance personnel to ring my bell tomorrow so I can tell them "I don't need you anymore"! Should have been here a day ago 🙄 Anyway, thanks again!

[@theXchange]

whoot! Nice going! Thanks for the comment, and I’m so glad you knocked it out 💪 yourself!

[@nnish9781]

@@theXchange Hubby asked, "Is it fixed"? I said, "What do you think"? He came and looked, and said, "I wish I was in here to see how you did it", to which I replied, yeah, but your basketball game was more important. LOL. I didn't want him watching anyway. I like "building & fixing" things on my own.

[@theXchange]

haha! Love it!

[@carlyoungblood6741]

Thank you! That saved me some $$$. The only thing I had to do differently was use a socket wrench to remove those first two screws.

[@theXchange]

awesome 😎

[@BrianRundell]

Wife: Are you sure you are qualified to do this? Me: Yes I watched this KZbin video Wife: Are you sure you are qualified to do this? Me: Yes I watched this KZbin video ...... Me: Clogged fixed victory is mine! Wife: I knew you could do it baby.

[@theXchange]

Nice! I have my wife to thank for clogging mine resulting in this video 😆

[@SusieQuhNOT]

🤣😂🤣😂😭 i JUST had this exact same conversation with my daughter! I'm going in!🙏 🤞🤞🤞

[@leourniq2500]

And then if you fail "told you so"

[@nnish9781]

Lol

[@davidyarrington2285]

Thanks man! This helped us unclog our sink, if you haven’t done this before this video will help!

[@georgekelly7163]

Great video! Very easy to follow, and the clog was right where you said it would be. 20 minutes later and I was back in business. Thanks very much. 👍🏻

[@theXchange]

awesome. Glad it helped!

[@georgekelly7163]

@@theXchange It did more than help! Our garbage disposal crapped out in the midst of preparing Thanksgiving dinner. Calling a plumber wasn’t even an option. Your video literally saved our Thanksgiving get together! To add insult to injury, the garbage disposal clogged up because I was feeding it potato peels. So everything would’ve been my fault if your video hadn’t helped me save the day!

[@theXchange]

Nice! Love it! Happy Thanksgiving! Eat an extra piece of pie for me 😂

[@georgekelly7163]

@@theXchange 👍🏻

[@DougCeleste]

KRIS, BEST video I have seen on this subject and you gave me the confidence to tackle this problem. Thank you very much! I never used my old garbage disposal and now when I turn it on, nothing happens. Not sure what happened but for now, I want to get rid of the leak in the sink and worry about the GP later. Another woman had a video like yours but hers was not good and she had water gushing out all over because she was too impatient and did not let the war run down slowly from the clog like you did.

[@theXchange]

Thanks, Doug! All my best on your project!

[@DougCeleste]

@@theXchange Thanks Kris! I removed the dirty black water of the clogged sink as best as possible so that as minimal as possible will leak out underneath when I do the job. Also not sure why the old garbage disposal just makes a humming noise when I turn it on. I never use it and I inherited it when I bought this house. I will have to troubleshoot that AFTER I unplug it when I do this job like you said to do for safety.

[@DougCeleste]

@@theXchange Got the project done with your help and the help of others who have also commented but their comments are not showing with your comments for some reason. Anyhow, I had success after I had to take apart the garbage disposal. No wonder it did not work or the drum would not turn by using the allen wrench and trying to turn it from the bottom of the disposal. There was so much sludge inside that jammed the motor. After a thorough cleaning of the inside, I re-assembled the disposal and the pipes and everything worked fine. The HARDEST part was getting the disposal off to work on it and then lifting it up to re-attach it since it was so heavy. Tough to do with just one person if you are not a plumber but I did it. This is just a temporary fix, though, since I will be getting a new sink and accessories and have NO intention of getting a new disposal since I HATE the things and never use them. Thanks again for your help and giving me the confidence to do this job. Much appreciated! Cheers to you from New Mexico!

[@theXchange]

@@DougCeleste That's awesome! Thanks for sharing your success! I always love hearing when my videos help show it's possible to do some of these things on your own without having to fork out $$$. Glad it went well for you, and enjoy the new setup once you get it installed!

[@DougCeleste]

@@theXchange Thanks again Kris for your help! When I get the new sink and plumbing installed, I will hire a plumber to do that job but there will be NO garbage disposal this time. You can bet on that since I have NO use for one.

[@thinktonka]

Potato peals from Easter dinner got the best of me! Thanks for this tutorial, will get at it!

[@theXchange]

Potato 🥔 peels. Always a clogger! Glad you got it sorted out!

[@gatorallmond636]

Thanks I am going to start working on the process right now. Wish me luck. You video was easy and great. Thanks

[@theXchange]

go for it!!

[@Rockporttxgirl]

I just unclogged my garbage disposal drain by myself because of this video. Thank you so much! You explain everything so perfect and made it seem simple. Thank you, thank you! I'm so proud of myself! 😊💪🏻

[@theXchange]

Nice! I’m glad the video was helpful!

[@Rockporttxgirl]

Kris Reese you're awesome! I'm a subscriber for life ❤️

[@theXchange]

heck yea! thanks!

[@berlindaarmijo9251]

Step by step...patient that is a plus in all things. Was professional. Well done! Thank you for your video. Now I can go ahead and unclog my KGD without any fear of messing up.

[@theXchange]

Thank you!

[@robertmcqueen5521]

Great video, I followed your directions and unclogged my sink garbage disposal and saved a ton of money. Thanks.

[@theXchange]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@sarahbruce2909]

thank you for this video, I too was able to complete this by myself. With quarantine our apartment complex maintenance will not enter the apartment for anything unless it is an emergency. So again , thank you!!!!

[@theXchange]

You’re welcome! Nicely done on knocking it out yourself!

[@eleniudy3752]

Thank you so much! Your video was easy to follow and exactly what I was looking for. One thing I’m noticing is that it looks like there is still a bit of water dripping from my reset button and another spot at the bottom of my disposal. Any ideas why or how to fix it?

[@theXchange]

check to see if there’s a slow leak/drip from the pipe leading into the disposer. I wonder if there could be a slow leeching of water than is running down the side of the disposer, but appearing to come from the reset button.

[@Corney279]

If you have a double sink before you take everything apart, fill the other side with hot water(it probably won't fill but, keep the hot water going) and pump away with a plunger, it pressurizes the clog from the back side and sometimes works. It has worked for me a few times.

[@richardmorrow8077]

Great video! Very easy to perform! Thanks for using the "KISS" method!

[@theXchange]

Without a doubt! I’m glad it was helpful.

[@margaretweeks5634]

Thank you for this video! I tackled my first plumbing job, and it worked!

[@theXchange]

you’re welcome!!

[@antiquesrestoration3874]

Thanx to this terrific tutorial, I was able to clear the clog. You probably saved me $120 on a plumber. By the way...pasta was the culprit in my case too.

[@paulmayfield9709]

Antiques Restoration use plenty of hot water when you use disposer to flush it all they. Every couple of months fill up both sides with hot water and drain them both you can even turn on disposer to give it a little extra pressure that will flush out your 2@ line till it hits 3”” and yes I would have charged 100. Unless it was on the side Do you sell antiques I do have some I am interested in selling I have a variety of things and I guess it would depend on your location.

[@zacklooman2699]

So helpful and easy to follow. Thank you!!

[@Liz_Men]

As a broke college student who is away from home I wanna say thank you! Not only for explaining the process in such a simple manner but actually showing it! Now I feel like I can do anything haha

[@theXchange]

😂 that’s awesome! Thanks for the comment and I’m glad the video was encouraging!

[@user-nd8yl1mg6q]

So much appreciate this video. You were very clear in your instructions. Very helpful presentation. Ended up being a very simple process that saved me easily $150 in fees. Thanks!

[@theXchange]

You’re welcome!

[@cedricjohnson6865]

Thank you so much, I couldn't have solved the problem without you. BLESS YOU

[@theXchange]

You’re welcome!!

[@cedricjohnson6865]

@@theXchange buddy you made a subscriber out of me, take care.

[@lanecommander4972]

Muchas gracias, Kris. I stupidly force fed too much old kale into the disposal and then saw water just shooting all around inside the disposal and coming back up. This would've been a disaster with Thanksgiving preparations beginning tomorrow. Nothing was jammed and the disposal was doing what it's supposed to do but could not push the water out Who'd a thunk a bag of chopped kale could bring it to its knees. I looked at this after removing the P trap and found nothing clogged. Watched the video and disconnect the black disposal drain but did not find anything clogging it so I figured the clog must be in the disposal body. I then disconnected the DW outlet hose at the inlet to the disposal and cut a piece off a latex glove to seal the inlet and reattached the DW hose over it so as to prevent the force of the plunger in my next step to be dissipated out through the DW hose. I only needed three or four strokes with the plunger at the sink drain to unclog the disposal. Then removed the latex (disaster had I forgotten to do this)a nd reattached all fittings. Incidentally, I changed out this disposal two years ago after watching a video on it. It's a very simple job if you replace with the same basic disposal so that all fittings can be reused. Don't be daunted if the need arises.

[@theXchange]

well done! I anticipate cases of clogged disposers going up this week! Glad you got yours operational before the big day. Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍁🍽

[@shellyzolp8200]

Awe video. This old lady and my mom just did this in minutes.. Everything working great now. Thank you so much

[@theXchange]

Fantastic! Glad everything went well!

[@barbarab2945]

Very detailed. Great video angles too. Thanks .

[@theXchange]

Thank you!

[@ntguru5]

Just unclogged my garbage disposal full of pasta (like you) and wanted to say thanks for posting this! I loved all the step-by-step instructions. I used a large bowl under the disposal and emptied that into a bucket.

[@theXchange]

Awesome! Glad it helped.

[@chriseastin3300]

Thank you ! You saved my Valentine’s Day 🤣 I’m not joking I thought I was going to have to call a plumber ! Thank you !!!!

[@theXchange]

nice! I’m sure whatever you’re cooking will be delicious if you’re already making preparations!!

[@jordanstrains618]

Fantastic video sir good well done for unclog your sink good work 👍🏻

[@theXchange]

Thank you!

[@jordanstrains618]

@@theXchange no worries buddy

[@jigneshvora5845]

Thank you bro. Hope this world is more accommodating to you and yours. Well done.

[@theXchange]

Thank you, Jiggy! Much appreciated!

[@TheUniverseHasMyBack]

Thank you so much, is had the same problem.... Damn pasta lol... This was so helpful🙂

[@AllThingsAnatomy]

WOW! I did not realize just how easy it is! Your video helped a ton, thank you!!!

[@theXchange]

nice!

[@francook2422]

Yep. This is great. I'm not calling a plumber. I got this!! Thanks so much!

[@greghead6206]

Had to do this tonight. Potatoe skins.... thank you for the great video. 💯 worked as you showed.

[@theXchange]

awesome 👏

[@birdsofabone5127]

Thanks so much for this video! My husband is deployed and idk how to do anything plumbing related. You helped me fix it by myself without having to hire someone to come into my house.

[@theXchange]

good deal. I'm glad it was helpful, and thank you for your husband's service!!

[@dianeabell5782]

This was really helpful. I managed to free the clog, following every step of your instructions. The plunger trick was stellar!! Thank you for that. However, now when I plug in the disposal unit, it turns on automatically, whether the switch on the backsplash is flipped on, or not. So, I cannot plug it in. I fear that the unit itself my be FUBAR, and that is beyond my capability to repair, or even evaluate. However, I can now run my diswasher, at least, because the drains (it's a double sink) both flow freely. So, thank you for taking the time to make this video.

[@theXchange]

Awesome! I’m glad it helped! I hope you’re able to figure out why it stays on while plugged in.

[@oonacaldwell3771]

lll

[@chiil034]

You have a switched outlet (garbage disposal) and non-switched (dishwasher) in the same receptacle. My guess is you reversed the plug for the dishwasher with that of the garbage disposal. Flip them around.

[@GS-st9ns]

This is the first time for me I'm glad to have seen your video. I haven't attempted yet, but I will use use the Shop-Vac to suck the water out. If I take one of the couplings loose from underneath, what would happen if I ran a small snake into the line? I'm trying to avoid taking all the pieces apart. I suppose I should have been blasting it clean with my dishwasher, but it's nice to know those pipes can be twisted off. Mine are a little old so they're probably solidly connected. Any recommendations on how to loosen them? Nice clear video

[@theXchange]

Snaking it out should be a-okay. Worth a try if you have one handy!!

[@GS-st9ns]

@@theXchange thank you for replying. I had to go out of town and I still haven't unclog the pipes. The KitchenAid underneath is clean and Clear, but the flanges are so glued on like plumber's goop is holding them tightly is there a way loosen that to avoid calling the plumber? Thank you for such a clear video. I'm a die-hard DYI lady

[@annmccoll662]

You saved the day! And guess what-- it was pasta that clogged mine too. Lesson learned. Thank you for saving me money by showing me how to do it myself!!

[@theXchange]

whoot! Nicely done! ✅

[@aSisterWithLocs]

You are a life and money saver!!! It took me some time but well worth it!! THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH!!!❤❤❤

[@theXchange]

you’re welcome!!

[@heatherremlin8607]

I have to say, plumbers are not liking this video! Thank you Kris for showing how easy this is. Good job! 😳

[@theXchange]

Thanks Heather!

[@AAB6432]

You’re The MAN!!! I Fix my Disposal in 20 minutes! You’re a plumber worst nightmare! Also I’m not handy at all.

[@theXchange]

haha - nice! I’m glad you got at it!

[@S0L12D3]

Thanks man, took care of my problem. Had a massive clog!!!

[@cierratranum6449]

Thanks! I felt like a professional fixing my own disposal.

[@theXchange]

Sweet!

[@VaibhavBhosale]

Thanks for this video. Took 5 minutes to fix a similar issue.

[@theXchange]

glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!