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STEP 1
For homeowners attempting repairs, the
first thing to do is turn off the breaker that controls the disposal—a
successful home repair will never be remembered as much as a trip to the
emergency room.
STEP 2
Once the breaker is
turned off, shine a flashlight into the clogged disposal. Do you see any
objects that could be causing the clog? If so, carefully use a pair of
long-handled tongs or pliers
to retrieve these items and clear the way. Once all visible items have
been removed, turn the breaker back on, and then turn on the disposal.
(It may be necessary to push the reset button on the disposal.) If it
drains water and works properly, congratulate yourself and be sure to
tell everyone it took hours to fix (kidding); otherwise, continue on.
STEP 3
Again, turn off the breaker. With no more foreign objects to retrieve,
it’s time to consider another cause for the clog: lingering leftovers.
Food can clog garbage disposals when it isn’t broken down enough to be
flushed out of the drainpipe. In these situations, it’s helpful to use a plunger first to try to loosen food that has clogged the disposal.
STEP 4
Ensuring the
breaker and disposal are both off, pour ¼ cup of baking soda in the
garbage disposal. Next, pour ½ cup of white vinegar over the small pile,
and be prepared for fizz and foam. Because many garbage disposals
contain plastic parts, harsh drain cleaners can be detrimental. The combination of baking soda and vinegar ultimately offers the same type of unclogging ability, but on a much gentler scale.
After
five to 10 minutes, turn the breaker and the disposal back on. Then run
hot water into the disposal for another few minutes. (Again, the reset
button may be necessary to get it started.) If it works properly, call
it a day and make yourself a cocktail this time. If not, you may want to
consider calling in your last resort: the professionals.
STEP 5
Turn off everything and call a plumber. But the job isn’t done after
your pro clears up the problem and goes on his way. Remember to do your part
by putting half of a lemon in the disposal every 2 to 3 weeks to keep
the blades operating properly and the disposal smelling as fresh as your
newfound respect for plumbers—this 2-minute maintenance can save you
hours of headache down the road.
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