Clear Clogged Garbage Disposal Drain

If your disposal is working again you re all set.

Clear clogged garbage disposal drain.

This should clear the drain of any objects blocking it. Push down and up with the plunger to force air into the drain. The combination of baking soda and vinegar ultimately offers the same type of unclogging ability but. Check the trap arm.

If the disposal is still clogged follow these steps. Instructions remove the p trap. Turn on the power to the garbage disposal. 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. Run some water through the drain and then run the disposal to see if it works again. Check for clogs or obstructions in the trap fitting. Push the plunger down and up several times stopping roughly every 5 times to see if the water will drain yet.

While still holding down the plug with one hand start plunging the open drain. Because many garbage disposals contain plastic parts harsh drain cleaners can be detrimental. If the clog isn t in the. Use channel type pliers to disconnect the.

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. 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.