How to Unclog your Garbage Disposal Unit

Not all food can be disposed inside garbage disposals, and when they get stuck inside, as well as debris like metal and plastics, this may cause disposal units from functioning well and leads to their damage. These particles specifically prevent the fly wheel mechanism of garbage disposals to stop working. The said mechanism is the one responsible for the shredding of food and spinning of the disposal unit. To unclog your garbage disposals, here are some useful tips to follow:

- Have the necessary tools for the job at hand first. You will need a flashlight, wrench (hex head), thong or wooden spoon, anything that can reach the cause of the blockage.

- For your safety, turn the power off the unit and unplug the power cord.

- Using the flashlight, look at the drain to look for objects or food remnants blocking the blades of the unit. The most common blockage is within the blades of the disposal. If you do see an object, do not reach out using your hand to remove it, use the thong, wooden spoon, or any appropriate tool that can -accomplish this job.

- Most garbage disposals come with a hex head wrench. If you don't have one, you can buy one at a hardware store. This is needed to make the fly wheel of the unit move back and forth to free it from any debris stuck in it. To do so, you need to put in the hex-head wrench in the hole of the unit, turn it back and forth until the debris is set free from the fly wheel. Put the wooden spoon in the drain to check if the mechanism is now moving properly.

- Plug the unit's cable and turn the power on to test if the disposal unit is now working.

The sound of a garbage disposal is usually the warning sign that tells its owner if it's working or not. If the unit is turned on and you hear a humming sound, it means that it's running. However, if it's turned on but does not create any sound, this means there is something wrong with the unit, and it's more serious than clogging. Should this happen, call professional plumbers around your area to repair your disposal unit. Garbage disposals are necessary for every home to prevent sink drains from clogging with foods. In the Fresno area, the only phone number to call is the one owned by the best plumbers in the area, Fresno Associated Plumbers.

Fresno Associated Plumbers
427 E San Bruno Ave
Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 399-0150