Garbage Disposal Hex Wrench Won T Turn

Then turn it clockwise until it won t go any further.

Garbage disposal hex wrench won t turn.

By doing this you will manually rotate the grinding. Seems like it has gotten ripped and is sticking up. Insert a garbage disposal wrench into the center opening in the bottom of the disposal. Rotate the hex key clockwise and.

If not go back to the allen wrench and continue trying to move it back and forth. 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. Use some tongs. First turn the wrench counterclockwise as far as you can.

Use a 1 4 inch hex key if you do not have a garbage disposal wrench. Unplug the garbage disposal unit from the outlet it is plugged into. My garbage disposal will not turn with wrench counter clockwise. Once you have the right allen wrench you ll want to.

It s okay to apply force while doing this. Give it a turn. 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.

Position the wrench onto the bolt. Continue cranking the wrench back and forth until you are able to rotate it completely in a circle. At the base of most disposal units is an opening for a hex key thatlets you manually turn the blades. Mine has a rubber mouth thing in the top where dren and water enter from the sink and it s easily removable.

Disconnect the disposal. Crank the wrench to turn the disposal s motor shaft. Once you begin to rotate the grinding plate debris will begin to break off. 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.

Do not force it beyond its capacity not to break. Turn the wrench back and forth repeatedly and forth repeatedly.