How To Fix Garbage Disposal Back Up

How to fix garbage disposal with water that comes back up.

How to fix garbage disposal back up. To begin with fill the sink that s opposite to the garbage disposal with water. If your garbage disposal is draining extremely slowly or not at all then the issue probably comes from its drain trap which is the s or. Avoid using your hands to protect yourself from possible injury. Once the key start moving freely plug your garbage disposal back again press the reset button again and see if the disposal is working or not. Point a flashlight down into your garbage disposal and pull out any visible blockages with tongs.

If your garbage disposal starts working then run some water through it and check for any leaks. To fix a clogged garbage disposal turn off the disposal using the circuit breaker and shine a flashlight down into the disposal to see the clog. Remove the rubber catch or cover if needed and slide a hex wrench or wooden spoon into the disposal. Disconnect the drain trap and remove the trap and the discharge drain pipe. When you re sure the drain is working properly you can do a bigger flush by putting a stopper over the disposal opening filling up the sink basin with hot water and quickly pulling out the stopper.

If it does not flow down repeat plunging on the garbage. Pour a mix of baking soda and vinegar down your drain. Check for clogs or obstructions and clean out any you find. Plug the drain you just plunged and run water into the garbage disposal drain. But if the sink has some water already that s fine though make sure its just three to four inches.

Remove the plunger and unplug the garbage disposal drain. Remove the bolts holding the discharge pipe to the disposal. Let at least three to four inches of water into that sink. Confirm that the garbage disposal drain is plugged in.