How To Fix A Massive Paper Jam In A Shredder / How To Unjam A Shredder

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  • Опубликовано: 28 янв 2025

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  • @theabwilliams
    @theabwilliams 3 месяца назад +4

    I am the least handy person on the planet... yet, your suggestions worked for me. My shredder is now back up and running after several months of being non-operational. Thanks so much!

  • @phyllispayne412
    @phyllispayne412 11 месяцев назад +4

    Just had to let you know-it WORKED!! I was ready to set it out for my trash!! Thing is, your directions were so very clear. I did have to go to the oil, waited until the next day-that did it. Also, my shredder will not go back and forth-would only do reverse. Still worked! Thank you sooo much!!!

    • @iOrganizeEverything
      @iOrganizeEverything  11 месяцев назад +1

      Hell yea!! Good job! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment. I appreciate it 🙏

  • @golginur9507
    @golginur9507 24 дня назад

    YAY!!!!! This gal knows what to do!!! I used sewing machine oil, down the insertion slot up top, where you would "feed" papers to be shredded. I also dripped the sewing machine oil through the gears from down below. OF COURSE , DID THE ABOVE AFTER UNPLUGGING THE SHREDDER, AS THIS LADY TELLS US. Then, forward, turn off, turn on, forward, turn off, etc. It worked after only 2 cycles of the on/ forward, off, on, forward. (I sent her a tip!)

    • @iOrganizeEverything
      @iOrganizeEverything  24 дня назад

      I’m so glad you were able to clear your jam! It’s always a great feeling! I appreciate the tip very much! 🙌🏻🥳

  • @margaretjohnson8918
    @margaretjohnson8918 11 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you. I thought the shredder was ruined because my 4 yr old grandson stuck a whole pile of paper in the shredder. And it smelled like the motor was burning but your method worked. I used shredder oil I already had. Thanks again!!

    • @iOrganizeEverything
      @iOrganizeEverything  11 месяцев назад

      I’m so glad it worked for you! I appreciate you leaving a comment to let me know too! Happy shredding! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

  • @barbarabrown8913
    @barbarabrown8913 10 месяцев назад +3

    This was so helpful - oiled and let it sit awhile - worked like a charm ! Thank you so much!

    • @iOrganizeEverything
      @iOrganizeEverything  10 месяцев назад

      Hooray! Thanks for leaving a comment to support my channel!

    • @jaisp9130
      @jaisp9130 6 месяцев назад

      How much oil would you recommend?

  • @kristinawong
    @kristinawong 28 дней назад +1

    it workeD! thanks so much! Trying to do a buy nothing year, a year built on repair not replace. And you got me started!!! The oil was key!!

    • @kristinawong
      @kristinawong 28 дней назад

      also thanks for givng me persmission to pour vegetable oil directly into my shredder! i was worried i didn't have the right oil

    • @iOrganizeEverything
      @iOrganizeEverything  28 дней назад

      Excellent! So glad! Thanks for leaving a comment 🙌🏻

  • @LoveYours091
    @LoveYours091 20 дней назад

    I regret throwing away my first shredder. I should have watched this video before, I was able to fix my new shredder that was jammed for months. Thank you!

  • @totallynotcatfood
    @totallynotcatfood Год назад +3

    I used a pliers and took away the paper on top, also let it sit to cool for a bit, and I decided to use water instead of oil, worked great, maybe oil would be better though but still softened the paper enough to rip! I had put a booklet of maybe 12 pages and the max was 8! Thanks so much for the video!

  • @jpbeauregard3964
    @jpbeauregard3964 4 месяца назад +3

    Glad your cat was there to help you out 😄

  • @golginur9507
    @golginur9507 24 дня назад

    Thanks!

    • @iOrganizeEverything
      @iOrganizeEverything  24 дня назад

      Oh my gosh thank you so much! No one has ever sent me a super gift on RUclips before! Thanks for making my day. 🙏🙌🏻

    • @golginur9507
      @golginur9507 22 дня назад

      @@iOrganizeEverything Hey, YOU saved me from thinking I had fried my shredder! You're great. Anna B

  • @ashleya8532
    @ashleya8532 Год назад +1

    Thank you! Totally validated what I was doing (forward and reverse). That, along with your tip about olive oil working for you (since I couldn't find my WD40) was great! Fixed it super quick! You're a gem and a lifesaver!

  • @jenniferbrock7415
    @jenniferbrock7415 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much for making this video. I have had a major paper jam in my shredder at work for the past 2 weeks... I watched your video and within minutes it is working like nothing happened. Thank you so much.

    • @iOrganizeEverything
      @iOrganizeEverything  6 месяцев назад

      Woo hoo! That’s a good feeling! I appreciate you leaving a comment. 🥳

  • @allieadams6275
    @allieadams6275 Год назад +1

    This totally worked for me! Some of the other tutorials I watched recommended using water to soften the paper, but the olive oil really did the trick!
    Thanks!!

  • @tishdalley9625
    @tishdalley9625 3 месяца назад +1

    Thankyou!!! My shredder is now fixed after several days of stressing.

    • @iOrganizeEverything
      @iOrganizeEverything  3 месяца назад

      Awesomeeee! I appreciate you leaving a comment. Happy shredding!

  • @karenlabianca
    @karenlabianca Год назад +5

    I enjoyed watching your cat!!!❤

  • @brekedekdang39
    @brekedekdang39 Год назад +1

    Thank you for this amazing, helpful video. It worked great. I too believed my shredder would need to be discarded. I used the oil to soften the paper, and kept using the reverse and then forward, and used a scissors to stick in there and get some of the paper out. Eventually, it worked. I'd say it took around 10 minutes.

    • @iOrganizeEverything
      @iOrganizeEverything  Год назад +1

      I’m so happy it worked for you! Thanks for leaving a comment. 🙌🏻

  • @songlismom98
    @songlismom98 5 месяцев назад

    I can't thank you enough. The vegetable oil worked perfectly. I just added it to some of the papers and ran a few through....just like new. Whew...I thought I was going to have to donate to Goodwill for someone else to deal with. Would have been my loss.

  • @stephmabee8155
    @stephmabee8155 2 месяца назад

    Hallelujah! Thank you for the oil tip. I used WD40 and left it for five minutes - then hey presto, back in action. I thought it was on the way to the tip it was such a terrible jam. Happy me again. Best wishes.

  • @102xxScorpionxx102
    @102xxScorpionxx102 Год назад

    Saved my life - just jammed up a new shredder. Much thanks!

    • @iOrganizeEverything
      @iOrganizeEverything  Год назад

      Hooray! So glad to hear! I appreciate the comment and feedback 🙌🏻🙏

  • @carenmaneikis7473
    @carenmaneikis7473 8 месяцев назад

    Olive Oil worked for me. So thankful to find this video today and was able to fix a serious jam! ❤

  • @LabTestedRealEstate
    @LabTestedRealEstate Месяц назад

    Totally worked, thank you! Was wondering if I was going to have to throw away my shredder and had to use avocado oil but all good now.

  • @tinajacobs8068
    @tinajacobs8068 8 месяцев назад

    Thank YOU!! Just got rid of my jam and saved my paper shredder!!

  • @mylifewithsistersmaria8734
    @mylifewithsistersmaria8734 3 месяца назад

    I used some vegetable oil and it worked saved my life!!!⭐️

  • @BeboRulz
    @BeboRulz 9 месяцев назад +2

    Was using pliers already (so I'm proud of myself 😊).
    Problem is my reverse & feed are both locked up.
    So ZERO movement until I get all the paper out myself.
    Gonna try the oil trick but if there's something else to try for a non-moving shredder, would greatly appreciate THAT trick.
    Thanks!!

    • @iOrganizeEverything
      @iOrganizeEverything  9 месяцев назад +1

      Oof sorry to hear that. Keep reducing as much of the jam as you can! Hope the oil softens it really good for you. So that it will unlock the jam both ways or you can get even more out once softened! Good luck!!

    • @iOrganizeEverything
      @iOrganizeEverything  9 месяцев назад +1

      If you get desperate some have mentioned water but…that’s if your about to throw the shredder away. Water and metal gears are not ideal! 😏😉

  • @jennalvarez8436
    @jennalvarez8436 10 месяцев назад

    Sooo help thank you so much. The pliers and the oil did help.

    • @iOrganizeEverything
      @iOrganizeEverything  10 месяцев назад

      Wonderful! So glad to hear that! 🙌🏻🥳👏🏻

  • @taniaantionette4037
    @taniaantionette4037 6 месяцев назад

    Thanks so much. Your direction worked perfectly. ❤

  • @SamiP111
    @SamiP111 7 месяцев назад

    omg it really worked thank you so much savior !!!!!!!!! what a queen

  • @jmcmurrah
    @jmcmurrah 3 месяца назад

    So helpful - thanks!

  • @MrMike7827
    @MrMike7827 Год назад

    Thank you for the ideas!!! The olive oil really did the trick!!

  • @ShamekaWoodson-g9m
    @ShamekaWoodson-g9m Год назад

    OMG. I was about to throw out my shredder before I found this video! Thank you!

  • @Autumnsoutdooradventues
    @Autumnsoutdooradventues 7 месяцев назад

    thank you it worked perfectly

  • @azwoos9857
    @azwoos9857 6 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the information!!!

  • @EdricMicallefFigallo
    @EdricMicallefFigallo 10 месяцев назад

    Question: I noticed the paper is getting folded while shredding, it probably does not fold down into the bin and therefore it gets stuck. I mean I only put a few papers at a time, frankly I am am thinking of putting this shedder to the side. It gets inevitably stuck after a few shredded papers. Is there something wrong with it, maybe blades are bent or something like that? Is it normal for the paper strips to be folded while shredding?

  • @TeresaMcGrath-u8s
    @TeresaMcGrath-u8s Год назад +1

    I did get all of the paper out, but the shredder doesn’t come on in auto or reverse. Is it dead?

    • @iOrganizeEverything
      @iOrganizeEverything  Год назад +1

      Yikes, yea it’s possible if you are not getting power or response that it’s dead. Just double check and troubleshoot the power.I always at least get a power light on mine.

  • @Home.Skillet
    @Home.Skillet Год назад +10

    I would just like to say: DO NOT USE SILICONE SPRAY. Absent of vegetable oil and WD-40, I tried this as a substitute, not occurring to me it was flammable and it blew the top clean off my shredder. The explosion actually loosened half of the jam for me, but I do not recommend it! LOL

  • @tpace41
    @tpace41 8 месяцев назад

    It worked!! TY!!!😊

  • @booreed7813
    @booreed7813 7 месяцев назад

    My jam, from over loading basket. Hv decently..cleaned, plucked and pulled the shreds as in the past however, this time, power won’t come on. Would like to take top off to get to the reverse side of crosscut blades but, after removing the 3 screws, it will only pop back half way. Something at back side, near power cord,, is holding it. Didn’t want to force before getting your opinion. ROYAL Crosscut 12 Sheets😊

    • @iOrganizeEverything
      @iOrganizeEverything  7 месяцев назад

      I’m sorry I have never had to remove the top! So I don’t have any experience to speak from. I have always been able to clear all jams through my process in this video. Good luck! I hope you are able to fix it!

  • @healthygirl3021
    @healthygirl3021 Год назад

    I have a credit card stuck in my shredder. Won’t reverse or go forward. Any suggestions? It’s a thick credit card unfortunately. Can’t see it in the gears below at all.

    • @iOrganizeEverything
      @iOrganizeEverything  Год назад +1

      Oh interesting! That’s a new one! Sorry to hear that. A good Flashlight from above or below and needle nose pliers?

    • @iOrganizeEverything
      @iOrganizeEverything  Год назад +1

      If you try to feed anything else into the shredder does it respond?

  • @Huntienev
    @Huntienev 10 месяцев назад

    Thank You so much it worked 🎉🎉🎉🎉

    • @iOrganizeEverything
      @iOrganizeEverything  10 месяцев назад +1

      Woo hoo!!! That’s a good feeling! I appreciate you letting me know and supporting my channel! ❤️👏🏻🙌🏻

  • @dirty_danjëL
    @dirty_danjëL 3 месяца назад

    Greetings from Germany ❣️

  • @Paul-vq6jk
    @Paul-vq6jk Год назад

    You saved my life

  • @nicolemartin1753
    @nicolemartin1753 10 месяцев назад

    oiled and finally got it unstuck! thanks

  • @sarahjoybrittain5009
    @sarahjoybrittain5009 2 месяца назад

    Thank you!!

  • @Ivana_Humpalot
    @Ivana_Humpalot 10 месяцев назад

    I had a paper jam just today of 32 no staples and I don't own any tools u said but I ain't spending no god dam 80 bucks for a new shredder when I got one from 2003 I did do reverse I trued evrything and it caught fire just a little bit

    • @iOrganizeEverything
      @iOrganizeEverything  10 месяцев назад +1

      Oh my! 😳 that’s a first for me! Sounds deeper than a jam. Having the tools to rip out the paper thins the jam so that the blades aren’t strained too hard.

  • @darky4555
    @darky4555 7 месяцев назад

    I tried using fire to burn the paper, but it still didn't work -sigh--

  • @Dertsm6795
    @Dertsm6795 Год назад +1

    😢
    Olive oil will be sticky after time.
    Use also a machine oil (for examplr for sewing machines)..

    • @iOrganizeEverything
      @iOrganizeEverything  Год назад +2

      Hmm interesting. I’ve had a shredder that I’ve done this with for over a decade….so I’m not seeing those “sticky” issues

  • @DiamondCoco7
    @DiamondCoco7 Год назад +6

    Has ANYONE else had victory with this? I put in 9 Ppapers instead of 6 like it instructs. Paper Jam on a new machine. Wish me luck ESPECIALLY because it’s new.

    • @iOrganizeEverything
      @iOrganizeEverything  Год назад +4

      You got this! I do this same method for every jam!

    • @DiamondCoco7
      @DiamondCoco7 Год назад +2

      @@iOrganizeEverything omg. it worked!! I thought my new shredder was a goner. Thank you for the detailed video!

    • @iOrganizeEverything
      @iOrganizeEverything  Год назад +1

      @@DiamondCoco7 I appreciate you coming back to let me know! Hooray!

  • @wendylocke4537
    @wendylocke4537 4 месяца назад

    Oil did NOT work for me. It packed the paper even tighter 😮
    It took about 90 minutes to work it out.

  • @janereinhardt4715
    @janereinhardt4715 4 месяца назад

    I unscrewed the lid & ran it under the sink after trying everything else!

  • @TheLanguageCoach
    @TheLanguageCoach Год назад +1

    The olive oil did the trick!

  • @BrynnCarrollARTIST
    @BrynnCarrollARTIST 9 месяцев назад

    My shredder accepts credit cards and now it is stuck. I've tried everything. It wont even turn back on and move at all. Help? Im I forced to buy a new one? lol

    • @iOrganizeEverything
      @iOrganizeEverything  9 месяцев назад

      Dang sorry to hear that. I’ve never had a stuck credit card before! By any chance are you able to slide in a piece of paper around it to engage the gears at all?

  • @tracyknudsen7835
    @tracyknudsen7835 9 месяцев назад

    U fuckin saved meeee. Thanks darlin

  • @IronWarhorsesFun
    @IronWarhorsesFun 10 месяцев назад

    So basically: RIP AND TEAR AND LUBE UNTIL IT IS DONE.
    EDIT: so i tired that...don't have the needle nose plyers so ill need to get some

    • @iOrganizeEverything
      @iOrganizeEverything  10 месяцев назад

      Yes! Actually yesterday i got a little jam while shredding at a clients and didn’t have pliers with me. But because I have done this so many times I used my fingers and box cutter only. (Making sure it’s turned off) I pulled and ripped underneath with my fingers.( had it been a bigger jam I may have not been able to do so without pliers) it depends on how much paper is exposed underneath. I kept slicing any exposed paper at the top. I kept reversing only. It would not budge forward/down. Took me 5-10 minutes to unjam it!

  • @jennah5578
    @jennah5578 5 месяцев назад

    Kitty!

  • @lunalovegoodwitch
    @lunalovegoodwitch Год назад

    Interesting video but please do not have your cat neither shredder or underneathey could seriously hot themselves

  • @marlonmitchell355
    @marlonmitchell355 Год назад

    ♨️

  • @sandystudner9639
    @sandystudner9639 Год назад

    Totally no help at all.

  • @juvilespinola3236
    @juvilespinola3236 7 месяцев назад

    Thanks, it worked!!!