- Once freed, turn the power back on at the panel but don't turn on the disposal yet.
- Go back to the disposal and press the reset button.
- Run some tap water into the disposal and quickly flip the switch on and off turning the disposal on for a short burst. Turn on and off again quickly. That should spin the flywheel and the dislodged obstruction should be washed down the drain.
Garbage Disposal Troubleshooting
By Bob Formisano, About.com Guide
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- PROBLEM: Disposal Will Not Turn On (no noise)
- PROBLEM: Stuck Flywheel (humming sound)
- PROBLEM: Stuck Flywheel (continued)
- PROBLEM: Leaking Garbage Disposal
- PROBLEM: Slow Draining
- TIP: How to Avoid Clogs and Slow Draining Situations
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