Clear Clogged Garbage Disposal Drain

Place a catch bucket beneath the disposal s drain trap.

Clear clogged garbage disposal drain.

Push the plunger down and up several times stopping roughly every 5 times to see if the water will drain yet. Run some water through the drain and then run the disposal to see if it works again. If your disposal is working again you re all set. Use channel type pliers to disconnect the.

Make sure to unclamp the drain line after plunging and before testing. If the clog isn t in the. While still holding down the plug with one hand start plunging the open drain. Push down and up with the plunger to force air into the drain.

Turn off the power and insert a long dowel a wooden spoon or a broom handle never your hand into the drain opening. After you have waited for the mix to work heat up the hot water and pour it slowly into the drain. Push the bottom end of the wooden probe against the impeller the blades that grind up the garbage and rock it back and. If you are able leave it overnight for better results.

This should clear the drain of any objects blocking it. Instructions remove the p trap. Check the trap arm. If the disposal is still clogged follow these steps.

Because many garbage disposals contain plastic parts harsh drain cleaners can be detrimental. Most often clogs will occur in the sharp bend of. The next thing you should do is to pour the mixture inside the drain run the garbage disposal to distribute the mixture evenly and leave it sit for at least 2 3 hours to dissolve the clog.