Clear Clogged Garbage Disposal Drain

Turn on the power to the garbage disposal.

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. Most often clogs will occur in the sharp bend of. Check the trap arm. After you have waited for the mix to work heat up the hot water and pour it slowly into the drain.

Push down and up with the plunger to force air into the drain. Make sure to unclamp the drain line after plunging and before testing. This should clear the drain of any objects blocking it. 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.

If you are able leave it overnight for better results. If the disposal is still clogged follow these steps. Because many garbage disposals contain plastic parts harsh drain cleaners can be detrimental. Use channel type pliers to disconnect the.

While still holding down the plug with one hand start plunging the open drain. The combination of baking soda and vinegar ultimately offers the same type of unclogging ability but. Run some water through the drain and then run the disposal to see if it works again. Instructions remove the p trap.

Check for clogs or obstructions in the trap fitting. Push the bottom end of the wooden probe against the impeller the blades that grind up the garbage and rock it back and. If your disposal is working again you re all set.