If using the offset wrench does not dislodge the obstruction you may have to insert a stick into the drain hole and force against the grinding mechanism. Some obstructions are larger than others.Be sure to run the water before turning on. With the switch still off, plug the disposal in again. Remove the wrench and carefully remove the obstruction inside the disposal if possible. Turn it back and forth until the flywheel moves freely. For most units a ΒΌ inch Allen wrench will work too. Insert the offset wrench that came with the disposal into the flywheel turning wrench hole (located the bottom of the disposal).You need to make sure that the power is off and the disposal is unplugged before attempting this repair. Turn off the garbage disposal and unplug it.The following steps will tell you how to fix garbage disposals that make a humming noise. This will often be indicated when half of the outlet under your sink has electrical power all the time but the other half cannot be turned on when flipping the garbage disposal switch. Sometimes the garbage disposal switch can go bad and need to be replaced. (Read: How To Reset Circuit Breakers.) If you find that a breaker has tripped reset it and try the on and off switch again. If no power is present continue following the remaining steps. If power is present on the switched half of the outlet and you pushed the reset button but it still does not work you will probably need a new disposal. ![]() In most cases half of the outlet is on all the time and the other half is controlled by the switch for the disposal. You can do this by plugging in a radio or lamp. Read part 2: If nothing changed check to see if the electrical outlet under your sink has power. If a humming noise is heard the flywheel is jammed and will need to be freed. ![]()
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