Clogged Up Garbage Disposal? Here's How to Fix it! This can be a much easier fix than you think, and no need to pay hundreds of dollars to a professional! #cloggedsink #cloggedgarbagedisposal #handyman
Thank you so much! I’m a woman, my husband is been working 7 days a week and still cant pay for a plumber this days😢, at this moment im very sick with the flu and dealing with a 2 yr old, I had to fix it, it took me a few tries from other vídeos but Mr pirate you explain it calmly and made this suggestion of removing the tube that connects the garbage disposal with wall, my water was going down very slowly , the disposal was working but water was staying, when I removed the tube, buala😂, all the rice I stupidly dumped in the sink was there stuck, I dont have a snake, so I grabbed the vacuum I have for water and sucked all the rice from the wall connection, it worked like a charm, thank you, im a new follower🙌👍😃
Thank you so much for this! I am a single woman with a home that I have no idea how to fix anything. I didn't have the money to call someone - and found your channel - and this very video. Because of you - I was able to take apart my kitchen pipes and find the culprit - lots of spaghetti and a plastic straw. Thank you so very much!
I'm so grateful for your guidance! My resident handyman passed away recently and needed home repairs were stacking up. This video gave me the knowledge to tackle the project myself. Problem solved thanks to your easy-to-follow instructions. Thank you so much for sharing your skill set. I'm eager to learn more from you. Subscribed!
Aye, lass, I be sorry for yer loss. Thank you for your kind words. This is the reason for the channel - to show people how to perform these tasks. If you go to The Pirate Handyman RU-vid home page, you'll find a list of videos, sorted by type (plumbing, electrical, etc.) that hopefully will help you become more self-sufficient and save coin for your treasure chest - smooth sailin'!
Thank you so much for the guidance! I am completely disgusted with the gusher that came out of the P-Trap however, I feel sightly proud of my accomplishment to clean the pipes. Thanks again!
I just followed your very simple directions and fixed our clog! I’m feeling a little like a rock star, since I can’t usually operate anything but a computer…😎 Thank you!!!
My issue was too many egg shells. My husband just went out of town, so I was a real nervous Nelly. I ended up trying baking soda and vinegar first, and that ended up fixing my problem, but I never would have been brave enough to try if I hadn't seen this video where you made it look so simple and easy. Thank you!
WOW! You were right on. Spaghetti was the enemy - I never knew it could be a problem. We watched your video, and took apart our pipes and sure enough, the spaghetti was stuck in there like concrete. Thank you, Pirate man! 😊👍🏼
Thank you so much for your clear instructions. I am not used to using a disposal. I have always composted but now live in an area where grizzly & wolves could be attracted to the compost this time of year so I started using the disposal but I am not really impressed with it. I was determined to solve this problem on my own & thanks to you "we" did it.
Aye, lass, glad the video helped, but ye did it yerself! And if ye comes across bears and wolves, I hope ye has a blunderbuss - a cutlass may not serve ye well. Smooth sailin'!
Argh, Mr Pirate Handyman. Thank you kindly for your insight into me probelem. T’was grease it the P trap it was. Got it all cleaned out. You saved me the cost of a service call and I learned about the dangers of draining hamburger in the sink!
Ok, I did put 2 1/2 cups of cold left over spaghetti in my disposal and it has clogged the lower part of the disposal. Is there ANY WAY I can clear it without taking all the pipes apart!? Your videos are so clear. Thank you.
Aye, lass, it is possible that a product called "Instant Power" (comes in a black bottle) could do the trick. However, if that doesn't work, taking it apart is probably the only way to clear it.
My issue was from potato peels also, plus onion skin. Thanks for the insight! I just had my basement snaked (massive flood) so in no way did I want to all a plumber!
@@thepiratehandyman2225 Just found your channel due to clog in kitchen right after I tried to dispose of rice! So annoyed! I'm good about nothing greasy poured down sink..or potato skins. I thought rice kernels were too loose to clog, guess not! Argh... What else do I need to watch for? Egg shells I know.
Aye, matey, it could be the trap arm, or between the p-trap and the wall. If you take off the trap arm and it is not clogged, you should try running a snake into the pipe that goes into the wall. Let us know if that solves the problem.
Watched until 6:20, then went and did exactly as you advised, and... problem solved. Thank you. I looked like a genius to my wife and saved the need to get a plumber asap. Shiver me timbers!
I follow your direction captain, very good tutorial , but the water doesn’t drain fast from the garbage disposal sink. What Should I do . I know I need to replace the unit.
You should have a "P" trap somewhere. If you can't find it, send photos of what it looks like under your sink to: ThePirateHandyman@gmail.com. We'll figure this out!
Aye, Joe, try taking off the pipe on the side of the disposal, then try pushing a screw driver into the hole, through to the inside of the disposal, just above the blades.
It be possible, matey. Two things. First., check where the drain line connects to the garbage disposal, between there and the inside of the disposal. Make sure the knock-out plug has been removed. If that is clear, then check the drain line where is goes into the wall, and make sure that is clear and draining properly. Please let me know if either of these work. If not, we'll try something else.
I have this problem right now. I put a bowl of rice down mine. I turned my disposal on and water back washed in sink. I’m scared. I live alone so I’m worried. I’m going to try this myself.
Aye, lass, ye can do it! Just follow the instructions. If you have any issues, post the issue here and we'll work it out. Let me know how it goes - smooth sailin'!
My kitchen sink is stopped up somewhere. My daughter and I took all the pipes loose and there was nothing in them. When there is water in the side with the garbage disposal and I turn the disposal on, everything comes up in the other sink. Then it takes a long time for both sinks to drain completely. I am wondering if there is something in the disposal that is causing this. Today is Saturday and I can’t get a plumber until Monday. Any suggestions?
Aye, take the pipe loose from the side of the disposal, and see if you can push the handle of a spoon into the disposal chamber. If that doesn't work, and you've already leaned the P trap, then the problem could be further down the system. Do you have a snake?
I'm getting ready to try this, but have a question. When I turn on my disposer, water shoots out of the vent on top of my sink. Do I have some other issue going on in addition to the clog?
Nay, lass, the clog must be located behind the the pipe that leads to the vent. When you remove and clean the P trap, make sure the pipe that leads out to the drain is not clogged. Good luck, and let us know if it worked!
@@thepiratehandyman2225 Weeeel, in attempting to remove the pipe from the vent to the p-trap, I broke the fitting holding the pipe to the bottom of the sink. So...now I'm going to the hardware to get a replacement fitting for that. The clog wasn't in the line from the vent to the p-trap, so now I'm thinking it's further along in the pipe where it goes out the wall? Tried using a short snake but got nothing out. Going back in with a longer metal snake next.
I break stuff all the time while trying to fix things - it's part of the process! ;-) If the longer snake doesn't work, try a product called Instant Power Hair and Grease Remover. It comes in a black bottle, and works wonders. Just follow the instructions, and you may have to do 2 rounds, but it's much cheaper than a plumber. If that doesn't work, then a plumber may be your only option.
@@thepiratehandyman2225 snaked the pipe, got the clog out, and replaced the broken part, just $4.28 at Lowe’s! Thank you for your help, you saved me a LOT of cash! 🙌🏻
I've done this and snaked the pipes in the wall. Water will slowly drain but once I turn on the disposal both sides of the sink fill up with water. What else should I try? Thanks
I've used this product successfully many times. If this doesn't work after a couple of tries, you might need a plumber. www.homedepot.com/p/Instant-Power-67-6-oz-Hair-and-Grease-Drain-Cleaner-1970/100169339
What if your sink without the garbage disposal drains fine, but the garbage disposal side doesn't? There was nothing in the P-trap, and liquid plumber didn't help.
Check the pipe that connects the P-trap to the side of the garbage disposal. The pipe comes off with 2 screws on the side of the disposal. If that pipe is clear, look inside the disposal where you removed the pipe. Le us know if that worked, matey!
I cleaned out my pantry and had a few cups of flax meal..tried plunging. right side ok left side disposal not ok tried hot water and instapower.. very slowly draining..
Dental floss (8 inches or so) got into the disposal. Didn't see it, turned on the disposal and now it won't drain, which makes sense! I was able to get most of it out in small pieces using needle nose pliers, and I can't see any more of it, but it still won't drain. The disposal blades are not stuck. If I turn it for a few seconds, it sounds and looks normal. If I run water for 5 to 10 seconds, it won't drain. I've tried pulsing the on/off switch. I've reset the disposal and it still won't drain. What now?
Have you checked the P-trap to see if there might be something else causing the backup? I would try that first, then check all of the pipes, from the disposal to where it goes into the wall. Let me know what you find.
@@thepiratehandyman2225 P-trap was clean, but the pipes had 30 years of 'stuff' in them. Got a snake and back in business. Thanks for the quick response - arrrgh!
Try removing the pipe on the side of the disposal that run down to the P-trap. If that is clear, then the blockage is further down the line. Please see the recent video we did on using snakes (drain augers). I'll post the link below.
If you cannot reach the clog with an auger, try getting a bottle of Instant Power. I have had great luck with it. If that doesn't work, I'm afraid you will need a plumber.
Then ye most likely have a partial clog somewhere in the drain line. Try pouring some Instant Power in the drain and letting it sit over night (www.homedepot.com/p/Instant-Power-67-6-oz-Hair-and-Grease-Drain-Cleaner-1970/100169339). If it still drains slowly, start dismantling the drain, starting at the garbage disposal. If you can't find the clog between the garbage disposal and where the drain enters the wall, then use a snake, pushing it into the drain as it goes into the wall until you come up against the clog and dislodge it.
@@thepiratehandyman2225 thank you! I should clarify, the sink drains slowly and the garbage disposal doesn't work, it just hums. Is the drain cleaner still the way to go? I tried to remove the U pipe but couldn't because they glued it together?!?! (Ahhhh the joys of apartment living)
Glued???? Idiots should be keel hauled! Before using the Instant Power, watch the video on Garbage Disposal Won't Spin. There are 2 things to try in order to get the Garbage Disposal to work - the red reset button, and using an Allen wrench on the end of the shaft (bottom of the disposal) and trying to get it "unstuck." if that works, and it still drains slowly, then try the Instant Power. If that doesn't work, you'll need to call apartment maintenance. Let me know what happens!
OMG! My garbage disposal plugged up right in the middle of peeling potatoes to dehydrate. I normally don’t peel potatoes but decided to do so for dehydrating. I put vinegar and baking soda in, ran with hot water, did the other side of the sink and used a plunger......2 hours later still looking at brown water in my sink. So, i figured it was in the pipe but I thought I had to have special tools to take everything apart. I watched your video and decided to try it. I only removed the pea trap and it was full of skins. I put a brush in the other pipes....just a bit nervous to remove anymore. Now that I got it back together and everything is working, I’ll have more confidence if things run slow to remove a bit farther up the pipe trail. I’m mid 70’s, grandma of six with my first great grand baby on the way and I self cleaned the pipes under my sink! Saved me $100 or more. Sooooo happy. Thanks for your video that covered every question I would have had. 🤗
Aye, lass, glad it worked for ye - made me heart glad to read this! I be a grandfather of 7, so I be so happy to hear that the video helped one of me contemporaries! Smooth sailin, me lady!
I went through this today. My wife put 2 quart jars of Lupini beans down the garbage disposal and said, Hon, the garbage disposal is clogged up, water standing in the sink. I asked her why she put the Lupini beans down the disposal and she said 'It's a garbage disposal, why not'? I explained that certain things do not go down the disposal very well, such as uncooked Lupini beans. I tried the plunger and a a few other things but no dice. So after watching a video (not this one) and getting some idea of what to do I lit into it. I removed the pvc pipes which were full of beans and a few other substances. It stunk like all get out. I cleaned out the gunk and flushed it down the john. Scrubbed the pvc and put it all back together. Now it works great and all is back to normal. My wife is impressed and thinks I am a real handy man. This is all good stuff to know. She also promised never to put Lupini beans down the disposal again. I agreed and asked her never to buy them again. I don't like Lupini beans.
I guess I am the 1%, I also snaked it with a 25ft auger and still clogs after 39 seconds of running water. It does go down just slowly. No clue maybe I pushed the blockage to 25 ft. I do have about 38ft of a run to the main drain pipe. Not sure if I get a 50 ft auger or call a plumber.
You also might try a product called Instant Power Hair and Grease. It comes in a black bottle. I used it in a similar situation to yours, and it worked great. Put in half a bottle, let it sit for 8 - 12 hours, then use hot water. Good luck, matey!
@@thepiratehandyman2225The garbage disposal and all the pvc pipes are clear. There was a very strong odor after disassembling the pvc pipes. I tried to put a snake into the pvc pipe going out into the back wall of the condo unit but it was blocked by a turn in the pipe. When I put everything back together, water still backs up into the sink. I would like to see the second video. Tgank you.
Here are 2 other videos that might might provide some insight? Let me know if these help. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-21Gl3ObLH6Q.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-c2UWSIBx5xM.html
my disposal is clogged, due to an excess amount of fresh spinach I put down it. We have tried everything except disconnecting the pipes under the sink.
Aye, lass. yer gonna have to take of the P trap at the bottom. Or, you could try a bottle of Instant Power, but it takes overnight to work. If you can avoid using the sink for that long, that is an option. Otherwise, just follow the instructions on removing the P trap, and that should work.
I took off all the pipes and there was no Clog in either of the pipes. I even snaked them.... Nothing. Put them back on and still got the same result, still clogged.... Idk what to do next
Did you snake the drain all the way back into the wall? Did you check to make sure the knockout plug in the garbage disposal? If yes to both, try using a product called "Instant Power" (www.homedepot.com/p/Instant-Power-67-6-oz-Hair-and-Grease-Drain-Cleaner-1970/100169339). Otherwise, you may have to call a plumber.
Sorry to hear that, matey. The clog might be in the hose/pipe going from the disposal down into the drainpipe. Try taking the hose/pipe loose from the disposal, and see if that is where the clog is.
YOU SAVED ME SERIOUS COIN! Of all the video's I've watched over the years for DIY fixes this was by far the best. Every single thing you mentioned, including leaving the rings loose, was exactly what happened. Now a funny story. The p-trap was packed with spaghetti, carrot peels, eggshells, and an experimental (disgusting) pumpkin soup. I'd been doing dishes while letting the water run - you can imagine how gross that 2 inches of standing water looked. Anyway, seeing the trap so clogged with food I had an immediate urge to stand up and clean it out - in the sink. The pan I'd put underneath, just like you said to do, was already full with that gross new baby poo colored water and it was a good 4 seconds before I heard plopping and splashing and it dawned on me that I can be a complete idiot sometimes and that the ground up food and running water was freely pouring all over the bottom of the cupboard and onto the floor! After starting a load orange water soaked bath towels used to sop up that mess, a 2nd cup of coffee and knowing I saved serious coin that chaos will be remembered as just a funny story. Me and my treasure chest THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Aw, lass ye bring a tear to me eye! Both fer yer thanks and fer your story! I've done the same thing - like turning on the water to warsh me hands before reconnecting them pipes. So glad we were able to help save you some coin. Smooth sailin', lass!
If it's beyond the P trap, you probably need a snake. You can get one at a hardware store, and it's a good idea to have one. Take off the P trap, and run it out in the direction the water runs from the drain. Hopefully you can either snag or push the blockage thru. Let me know if that works, or even if it doesn't work! There is another trick you can try before resorting to a plumber. Good luck, me hearty!
Hello my one eyed pirate plumber dude. I ordered a snake yesterday that arrived this afternoon before I started searching RU-vid for advice. I ran the 25ft snake 3 times. It sort of kinda worked but no cigar, it’s still clogged. I will say the water has slowly drained down but I’m sure it’s still not right. Anymore advice?
Try Instant Power Hair and Grease Drain Opener. It comes in a black bottle, and I have had great luck with it. Let it sit overnight, and it will clear out most clogs. If that doesn't work, then you will probably need to call someone like rotorooter, as the clog may be caused by roots, or a broken/collapsed pipe. Good luck, matey!
