Clear Clogged Garbage Disposal Drain

Check for clogs or obstructions in the trap fitting.

Clear clogged garbage disposal drain.

Use channel type pliers to disconnect the. Because many garbage disposals contain plastic parts harsh drain cleaners can be detrimental. Turn on the power to the garbage disposal. Check the trap arm.

Place a catch bucket beneath the disposal s drain trap. Push the bottom end of the wooden probe against the impeller the blades that grind up the garbage and rock it back and. Make sure to unclamp the drain line after plunging and before testing. While still holding down the plug with one hand start plunging the open drain.

Run some water through the drain and then run the disposal to see if it works again. After you have waited for the mix to work heat up the hot water and pour it slowly into the drain. If the disposal is still clogged follow these steps. If you are able leave it overnight for better results.

Instructions remove the p trap. Most often clogs will occur in the sharp bend of. Push the plunger down and up several times stopping roughly every 5 times to see if the water will drain yet. If your disposal is working again you re all set.

If the clog isn t in the. Push down and up with the plunger to force air into the drain. This should clear the drain of any objects blocking it.