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One of the more common requests we receive from residents is to fix a jammed garbage disposal. We hear things like “it’s broken”; “it’s jammed and is humming”; “my sink is clogged and my disposal won’t run.” In nearly all cases what has actually occurred is that the resident has something lodged in the disposal and the motor has stopped running.
Unjamming a garbage disposal is a situation that comes inherent with the appliance. They all have a function to shut off, much like a circuit breaker, when they are jammed to the point of completely stalling the motor. This is to prevent motor burn out. They also are designed so anyone can dislodge whatever is inhibiting operation. Underneath every unit is a hex-head slot and all units should come with a wrench to match the slot.
If you misplaced the wrench that came with the unit, an Allen key will work just as well.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 15 minutes
What You Need:
Here’s How:
If it’s still not working, or you feel uneasy about trying these steps, contact our maintenance team to repair it: https://www.hendersonproperties.com/maintenance-service-request/ or 704-970-4154