If the motor hums, but there is no grinding sound, that means the flywheel is stuck. Read on to troubleshoot a garbage disposal jam. If the garbage disposal reset button still will not stay in, or if you have to repeatedly reset the breaker, the disposal may be jammed. Don’t forget to check the electrical panel to see if the breaker needs to be flipped back on. If it has popped out about a quarter of an inch, simply press it back in and try running the disposal.

Look for a red button underneath the disposal. The simple fix you probably didn’t know about is the little red reset button on the bottom of your disposal.įirst, make sure the disposal is turned off. It is designed to turn off automatically when the disposal gets clogged, if it overheats, or if there is something wrong with the motor. Your garbage disposal is smarter than you think. Use a wooden spoon or another tool to dislodge anything stuck. Safety reminder: Never put your hand down into the garbage disposal (grinding chamber). Today, we’re sharing a garbage disposal tip that just may help you out of a jam (literally) and save you a service call. They also know all the tricks of the trade.

At Herrmann Services, our plumbers fix dozens of plumbing problems every day. Every once in a great while, we stumble across a tip that’s just too handy not to pass on.

Dont press the red button secret