Most of us use garbage disposals on a regular basis in our home kitchens and typically don’t encounter many issues along the way, but if you do, here are a few steps recommended by some of our plumbers in Orlando to get it working again.
What to do when the disposal stops working: All disposals have an overload protection sensor, which determines if the motor is overheating. This sensor has the ability to shut off the disposal and occasionally your disposal will shut off during this process if there is a broken electrical connection. To assess the situation follow the steps provided below.
Do not put your hands or any object down the drain or you could end up creating more of a problem than you started with.
Turn the disposal off and make sure the appliance is plugged in properly. Press the reset button, which should be located on the front or bottom of the disposal. Restart the disposal and it should begin to function as it normally would. Sometimes they get jammed. When this happens, find the hex key or the right size allen wrench and put it through the hole in the bottom of the disposal. You’ll be able to tell if it’s the right size because it will lock in and will allow you to turn the inner chamber of the disposal. You’ll feel it moving and dislodging the clog.
If you are still experiencing an issue with your garbage disposal and would like to schedule service from a qualified Orlando plumber, call Roto-Rooter at 407-886-7311. Or you can schedule online.
