Insinkerator stuck

Insinkerator garbage disposals grind the food waste into small pieces and save you from unexpected obstructions. Though these units have proved themselves to be reliable appliances, even the most dependable devices are likely to break down due to inappropriate maintenance. Some homeowners dispose of bones, fibrous food, banana peels, and onion skins into their Insinkerator garbage disposal. Such careless treatment always causes the unit to get stuck or damaged and significantly reduces its lifespan. However, if your disposal is jammed, there are certain steps which can remedy the situation. Use your Allen wrench Generally, Insinkerator garbage disposals come with an Allen wrench, which proves useful while unjamming the unit. Unplug the disposal and put the wrench into the hole on the bottom of the appliance. Turn the wrench back and forth until you feel it's moving freely and the blades have become unstuck. Reset your unit All too often the red button on the bottom of your Insinkerator garbage disposal trips to protect the unit from overloading. Push the button back in to reset the disposal. Check for visible obstructions Sometimes you are quite able to unjam the unit by removing the obstruction from its chamber. Inspect the chamber for any visible blockage and pull it out using a hand-like tool. If our steps don't do the trick and your Insinkerator garbage disposal is still stuck, don't get frustrated and contact us for a quick and efficient solution to your problem.