Garbage Disposal Hex Wrench Won T Turn

Seems like it has gotten ripped and is sticking up.

Garbage disposal hex wrench won t turn.

If the unit is hardwired and has no outlet make sure the switch controlling the disposal is in the off position then turn off the disposal s circuit breaker in your home s service panel breaker box. Once the blades turn look for a button near the opening for the hex key press this. Then turn it clockwise until it won t go any further. Once you have the right allen wrench you ll want to.

My garbage disposal will not turn with wrench counter clockwise. At the base of most disposal units is an opening for a hex key thatlets you manually turn the blades. Rotate the hex key clockwise and. Turn the wrench back and forth repeatedly and forth repeatedly.

Blades seem to be stuck on small plastic disk in center borron of disposal. Give it a turn. Crank the wrench to turn the disposal s motor shaft. Use a 1 4 inch hex key if you do not have a garbage disposal wrench.

Once you begin to rotate the grinding plate debris will begin to break off. I read some disposals have a 1 4 inch hex key bolt that can loosen the plates to help get it out but i can t find anything like that. If not go back to the allen wrench and continue trying to move it back and forth. First turn the wrench counterclockwise as far as you can.

Position the wrench onto the bolt. Try that and see if there s any foreign object jamming the blades. Use some tongs. If it won t turn it s time to call the manufacturer or look up the specific unit s manual online for further advice.

This ensures that the disposal can t be turned on accidentally. It s okay to apply force while doing this. Insert a garbage disposal wrench into the center opening in the bottom of the disposal. Continue cranking the wrench back and forth until you are able to rotate it completely in a circle.

Disconnect the disposal. Do not force it beyond its capacity not to break.