My dad passed away 6 months ago. Before he passed he would always ask me to help him with things around the house and car's But things like fixing a sink disposal he never taught me. Our garbage disposable wasn't working and I took it upon me to try to fix it. This video really really helped me a lot. Thank you for taking the time in explaining and showing us how to do it.
Thanks so much for this. You just saved me about $550. A repair guy said there was no way to remove the dishcloth jammed in there and we’d need a new unit altogether. I’d already ordered a replacement on Amazon when I found your video. Fifteen minutes later, problem solved.
Have been without mine working for 2 mos., had to find the wrench that came with, cheap ole thing that I fiddled with for too long. So I dug around and found a good Allen wrench, got it to budge but it wasn't free, dull, tight movement. I slathered liquid detergent in, rotated w/wrench, let is sit a few, rotated again...then I went for it, water / on switch and Shazzzam She's spinning fine! Thanks for being here and all the tips; I did flashlight & paint stick too. I'm happy, real happy!
Yay!! Our disposal had a piece of glass stuck in the blades and I had no idea how to fix it. I was going to call our apartment maintenance but didn’t want them seeing how gross the sink is because of the fact that it wasn’t spinning! After watching this video, I’m proud to say I fixed it and got it to rotate again and it’s never sounded better! 😃 my dad never taught me how to fix up things around the house so I’m very grateful for videos like these! 🥹 thank you 2 years later from a young mom just trying to figure it out! 🙏🏼
Man…. LIFESAVER! Thought I needed to call plumber or my Father-In-Law who already recognizes my ineptitude…. One you tube video watched 2x and I now have a fully functioning disposal again! Thanks!!!!
Just took a peice of metal from a small measuring spoon out of my garbage disposal. It was stuck and not allowing it to spin like in your situation. The allen wrench worked and I removed the metal. My disposal is working again. Thank you! You are appreciated!
Lifesaver! I spent a good hour-hour and a half trying to pull out a long screw from my garbage disposal. And this video was the trick. I did end up having to remove the garbage disposal and turn it upside down due to the fact that the screw was so long. As I worked it back-and-forth the screw backed out and eventually fail. I appreciate the video!
Thank you. Threre was a piece of metal jammed between the bottom plate and the wall. It looked hopeless because I couldn't see how the metal could grind up and then flow through the pipes. I knew about the allen key, but what I learned from you is to persist with the back and forth motion. I was giving the wrench a couple of clockwise quarter turns with no change, just a sickening grinding sound. It was that extra back and forth effort that you recommeded that worked the metal object loose. It was one of the biggest comebacks from a "hopeless" situation I've had all year. BTW The object that came out looked like a triangular stainless steel endcap for something. I can't imagine what it was. (Note to viewers: there can be extremely sharp objects, like chicken bone splinters, in the disposal.) Thank you very much. Even though I hardly ever subscribe to anything, I am subscribing to your channel in the hopes that it helps you. Happy holidays Mr. PeanutButterMan !!
Thanks, buddy! 3 year old daughter dropped screws down mine. I took it off and shook it to get most out. I didn't know about allen wrench. Fixed and saved 130 bucks for a new one.
Beautiful. Thank you so much. I got it unstuck after using the Allen wrench. (I'd dropped some small stones down there, got them all out, but after that the disposal wouldn't work, only hummed.)
Thank you for this video that saved me from running out to buy another garbage disposal plus a plumber. That chunk of metal you pulled out sure looked like a gnawed up penny? I have no idea "what" the cause was. I had tried to loosen the blockage with a cup of baking soda and a cup of vinager, 15 minute wait followed by dish soap and hot water. No-Go. Used the wrench on the bottom... promising, but No-Go. I then shopped the big box stores for garbage disposals... No-Go. Finally... decided to spray WD-40 inside on all sides, top to bottom and waited. Cranked the wrench again... and it moved more freely. Flipped the switch... PRESTO! Just for good measures.... i ran cold water with soap and icecubes. The color of the foam rising up seemed to show alot of what the heck was having a party down there. Well.... I busted up that party. lol. Thanks so much for this video.
Thanks so much for the video walk-through! I was preparing to remove the disposal and did this instead.... it worked immediately! My model was an InSinkErator Badger 5XP.
This video saved me a bunch of money. In my case, slightly jiggling both the allen wrench along with the pliers at the same time is what did the trick. Seemed like there was no way that nail was coming out until I saw this video. Thank you!
Nice! Worked great after we got a dishrag stuck in the disposal. I had pulled out all the threads I saw but it still wouldn't turn. Didn't know about the manual crank on bottom. Thanks!
Life saver!!! Well, maybe not.a life saver, but a $300 plumber call saver! A little toy whisk got stuck up in there with all those wire parts. I had to dig them out with a needle nose, but I didn't know where to look until I saw this video.
The rubber flange on the evolution line is removable, you just pull it out. You can turn off the power, then use line tweezers to remove foreign objects.
Thank you so much this video was a God send! I dropped a razor blade I was using to clean the stove. I was afraid I couldn't get it out, but I unplugged it then used your method with a magnet and got it out. Thank you!!!
Thank you! You are the handy man dad we need! I got the machine to spin and then turn on again. But… I’ve got a metal strip caught between the wall and the bottom? I can reach it with pliers but unable to pull it out, any tips?
Are you spinning it back/forth underneath while also pulling with pliers from the top? If you've already done that or you try it and it doesn't work then removal and some level of disassembly may be necessary.. Or bigger pliers..
Thank you so much for sharing this video. I could see a metal washer got trapped between the bottom and one of the teeth on the wall of my garburator. The wrenches I could find at home are all too small and flimsy. What kind and size of wrench should I get? Where can I get one similar to yours?
On this disposal I used a 1/4" allen wrench (also called a hex key).. Yours may need a different size.. www.harborfreight.com/36-piece-sae-metric-hex-key-set-94725.html?campaignid=12169518939&adsetid=114845786817&product=94725&store=138&gclid=CjwKCAiAu5agBhBzEiwAdiR5tKGAdUwfZVs0J1vAMuze1WbsHbawq-nQ8NQNCmzyQJIzvUq2Bct5KBoC1QgQAvD_BwE
I have a whole damn measuring spoon handle wedged in there sideways (found that out by putting my hand down there. Can't pull it out. Will this wrench thing work it out? Ironically, I also had a popsicle stick go down the other side of the sink today too. Not my day, I guess. Not sure when I'll face the wrath of that one.
UPDATE: Thought I'd have to wait to get to the store tomorrow, but then digging around the toolkit my dad got me for, hoping to find a good alternative, I found two sets of hex keys inside and was good to go. It'll do your heart good to know I unplugged it first this time, and used the needle-nosed pliers, rather than my hand, to fish out the handle after a single, EASY turn of the key freed the sucker. Woot! Thanks a bunch! PS Thanks for mentioning the size so I didn't have to go through the whole lot of them to find which was best.
I know exactly what that is because I've been guilty of the same sin that the installer made. That's the cutout for the dishwasher feed. When you punch it out you have to pull it off with pliers. Otherwise it will eventually fall off and cause unnecessary harm to your disposer.
@@realtorjojo6051 i still have not attempted. I finally got some Allen wrenches so we shall see. I always check my sink before turning it on. The way to spoon was positioned i felt nothing. Then turned disposal on and went “crap”