How do you fix the garbage disposal when the water does not drain?

Answer 1

If it is a double sink, does the other side drain? Are you trying to fix the disposal because it does not come on or because it comes on but does not drain. If it comes on but does not drain and the other side does, it is probably just clogged with food. They make drain cleaners for disposals. If neither side drains, put the stopper in the disposal side, hold down on it and plunge the other side.

Answer 2

Garbage disposal? If it is just jammed, you can use a hex wrench on the bottom of the unit to try and free it. If this doesn't work, you can use a broom handle through the sink to unjam it. If it has quit working but not jammed, there is really no way to fix it. It just needs to be replaced.

Answer 3

To reset your garbage disposal, open up the cupboard underneath your sink and find the disposal unit (its attached to the sink). Right on the bottom of the disposal is a red button, push the red button and this will reset your disposal. Make sure there is nothing blocking the blades from moving though as that could prevent them from spinning as well.

Answer 4

By shutting off the electrical power and then disconnecting the flange