How to Unclog Garbage Disposal with Standing Water

1. The first thing to try in de-clogging a garbage disposal is removing its contents and resetting the system. If it still does not work, then check its power cord under the sink to make sure that it is securely plugged into the power supply. Also, try to see if its breaker, which is located in its service panel, did not trip.

2. Using a flashlight, look into the unit, and if there are any objects stuck in it, remove them with the use of tongs. Then, press the “Reset” button to attempt to turn the unit on again.

3. If the previous steps fail, then it is time to insert a wrench into the hex slot on the underside of the unit and turn the device back and forth to loosen and get rid of the clog. Continue doing this step until it is easy for you to turn the wrench 360 degrees sans the obstruction and until the standing water drains from the sink. When the debris is finally removed with tongs, reset the machine, which should already work after this step.

Clog in the Drain Pipe

It is also possible that the clog is in the garbage disposal’s drain pipe. If this is the problem, its blades would still run, but the standing water will not drain out of the sink. You can fix it with the following tips:

By following these steps, you can unclog a garbage disposal with standing water and make it function properly again!