Insinkerator Garbage Disposal Jammed Better 🎯

Contact a licensed plumber or replace the unit. Average replacement cost: $150–$400 installed.

If your InSinkErator garbage disposal is jammed, you’re likely hearing a humming sound without any grinding, or perhaps nothing at all. This common kitchen headache usually happens when a hard object like a fruit pit or bone gets wedged between the grinding plate and the unit’s wall.

If the disposal is humming but not spinning, turn it . Letting it hum while jammed can burn out the motor.

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Before you touch anything, turn off the power. Unplug the unit from the wall outlet or flip the circuit breaker in your service panel. put your hands inside the disposal unless you are 100% certain the power is disconnected. Step 2: Clear the Flywheel from the Bottom

Move the wrench in both directions. It might be stiff at first, but keep working it until you can make a full 360-degree revolution. The wrench is designed to bend slightly before the disposal breaks, so don't be afraid to use a bit of force if needed. Jam-Buster Wrench: Garbage Disposal Wrench - InSinkErator