How Do You Clear A Clogged Drain For A Garbage Disposal?
It’s common for a sink with a garbage disposal to retain water. This isn’t a typical plumbing problem. The clogged drain is usually caused by garbage stuck in the disposal. There’s a safety switch that trips whenever a garbage disposal motor is strained. Manufacturers have made it possible to manually turn the impellers to break up garbage clogs without opening these units. The sink will drain once operation is restored for the disposal. Push the reset button. There’s a red button on the bottom of the garbage disposal labeled reset. Push that, then turn the unit on at the wall switch. The disposal may work if enough of the clog has dissolved. If not, proceed to step 2. Fit a hex key wrench into the hexagonal slot in the center of the disposal’s bottom plate. This is a manual rotor designed for turning the impellers. Place the short end of the appropriate size hex key wrench into the slot. Churn away the clog. Use the inserted hex key to turn the impellers to break trapped debris. Push
