This worked like a charm! I fixed the jam in my unit in less than 5 minutes using a tool I already had around the house! Thank you for relieving me of anxiety thinking I may need to hire a plumber and replace the disposal unit for hundreds of dollars. I learned alot about garbage disposals from you! Thanks again!
This worked perfectly, a shot glass fell into the garbage disposal unknowingly. We turned on the garbage disposal and heard a big crack! We had to completely take out the garbage disposal since there was broken glass everywhere. Cleaned it up, and got rid of all the glass, but still wasn't turning. The humming was happening, and I took a screwdriver to it, there was a piece of glass stuck on the side. This fixed it immediately, thank you for your hard work and the tips!
After HOURS of trying to fix my disposal from the bottom of the equipment with an Allen wrench (from other videos), I found your video and I fixed it in under 5 minutes!!! Thank you, Kind Sir!!!🙌🏾
Thank you, thank you! I did hit the reset button and heard humming, so I know I had power. I did what you suggested regarding turning the blades within the disposal and I also found a lot of nasty goop that I pulled out with tongs. It works like a charm and sounds even better than the last time I ran it. I’m a female who likes to do a lot of DIY stuff around my house, and I did it, thanks to you! You’re a godsend! Yay!!!!
You are a lifesaver!! Thank you! Also, we didn't have an old fashioned plunger with a wooden handle, so I used the handle of a hammer instead - worked like a champ! Really thoughtful and kind of you to post this.
Thank you, Mr. Wakefield! I'm a 78 yr old widow, and was frustrated when my disposal this morning just hummed and didn't work. I was thinking "maybe it just died" because I don't ever put big food trash in it. No onions, potato peelings, bones, or egg shells,etc. I was thinking I might need to hire a plumber or get a new disposal. I found your video directions plus your tips about not putting rice, pasta, lettuce, or cabbage in it. Oops....might have done that a little. Could it just have gotten clogged? So out to the garage I went, found the plunger, and followed your directions. It wasn't difficult at all to do, as you had promised. And, it worked! Hurray! I'm proud of myself for fixing the disposal and thankful to you for providing this helpful video.
Omg the relief. Picture this, Sunday night at 11:58pm. You just wanna go to sleep. But there are a few dishes in the sink. No big deal knock ‘em out. You wrap up by running the disposal and “hummmmmmmm.” “WTF?!?!?” *finds video* *first tip fixes the problem* OMG thank youuuuuu
You have now helped me twice! I specifically searched for your video again because your solution was so magic last time, and this time, same thing! Went from feeling stressed to so happy to have solved the problem quickly for zero dollars. I am sick in bed with Covid, and the last thing I need is stress, and you just totally alleviated it. Thank you so so much, Roger Wakefield!
What a pleasure! Worked almost right away. I had thoroughly cleaned out the inside of the disposal - rubber band, spones, egg shells..my bad😵. And then used your method. Thanks, never too old to learn new tricks--73 year old.
Chuck you know better than to put all that down the drain. I am glad that you learned a new trick! So happy for you. And thank you for leaving a comment!
Worked like a charm! It took a little stirring each direction for it to finally release, but it works perfectly now...and we are not out hundreds of dollars. Thank you!
OMG!!! Fixed my disposal in less than two minutes using this trick. I was just about to spend $200+ to replace the disposal after trying the Allen wrench and even dismantling the disposal. I didn't want to use my plunger so I used my broom handle and BOOM! My disposal is up and running. Thank you so much for this video. This is the 1sr time I have ever had to repair my own appliances and this has made that process so easy!!!!!
i looked at 100 other videos until I came across this one. tried your plumber trick, and it moved the blades, revealing a small screw that was lodged and keeping the disposal from working. You sir, are a saint.
Let me tell you how much of a blessing this video was to me! We just moved into a home and the garbage disposal hasn’t been working for four months. Hubby already went to buy a new one however he’s taking forever and a day to replace it! Low and behold I found your video and fixed it myself!!!!!!! If this isn’t cool wifey points I don’t know what is! Thank you for this amazing video!!!!!!!
I just watched this video as I discovered my humming non-functional garbage disposal this morning. I've watched lots of videos on how to fix the garbage disposal but I've never seen this tip. I found a stick and did exactly as he described and wouldn't you know it - the lid to a glass bottle was stuck in there and like magic it started working again. Thank you so much for your tips.
This video saved me. The landlord didn’t come to fix the disposable, sink was rotten ! I put that broom in & started turning & it WORKED !! I’m so pleased with myself haha !
After 20 minutes of trying to fix the disposal, went on your tube Chanel followed your instructions, but I used a broom, took 1 minute to fix the problem. THANK YOU SO MUCH SIR!!!
I have fixed my humming garbage disposal twice now thanks to you! This time though I did find a very small round piece of plastic. After removing that, all is good. Thank you once again😊
You really helped me, Roger. Usually I've used an Allen-wrench underneath the disposal, to get it working again. And it always worked. But this time, the A-wrench wouldn't even turn, which made me uneasy. So I found your video. I've never used a large, long wooden dowl in the inside of the disposal to unclog it, before. I wasn't even sure if I was doing it right. But turning it around like a "witch's brew" did something! Because when I turned turned the dowel around for a while, then used the wrench again underneath, the wrench was able to turn. Then, I turned the wall-switch on and---IT WORKED!! Your details and suggestions were very helpful, and gave me confidence. I hate calling my property owner and bugging her. So you saved me in more ways than one :) Thank you and bless you!
Goodness...you're a genius! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 Worked perfectly on the first try, using the plunger you recommended in the description...(mine was some kind of fancy one that did not look like yours)...ordered it last night, and Amazon delivered it today...just fixed it on the first try. Thanks a million...now, let's clean the kitchen!
Thank you so much ! The plunger technique did work for me after 2 mins of manual spinning, you deserve a applause for sharing info and saving $$ for people like us..appreciate it 😊
Thank you so much for this quick tip. I was quick to look up my home warranty number to send a tech. Saved me $$ and I am grateful because it worked!!!🙌🏽
It's Easter morning and I panicked when my disposal quit grinding and started humming. THIS VIDEO IS AMAZING!! Thank you kind Sir. It worked! The problem was resolved in less than 3 minutes...believe me I worried about it a whole lot longer than that. You are a blessing.
Thank you so much for this video!! My oldest cleaned out his turtle tank and got gravel in the disposal. We got all of it out and then the garbage disposal wouldn't work. It made a hum and wouldn't run. I would push the reset button and the same thing would happen. I watched your video and viola!!! Worked like a charm!! So glad I didn't have to call the plumber. 😊😊
THANK YOU THANK YOU, garbage disposal fixed! I am 68 yr old grandma who loves your videos and now that garbage disposal fixed am on to tackle toilets.....
I was able to get my disposal to work after I used the plunger trick. Thank you! I didn't need to call a plumber. What a waste of money that would have been. Your advice was invaluable.
Our garbage disposal had been jammed for a few days and we had no idea how to fix it. About twenty minutes ago it has gotten backed up with water. I looked it up and found this. Got it loose and drained in about five minutes using a hammer. Worked like a charm! Thank you!!
Roger, THANK YOU! After hitting the reset button and making sure nothing was in my disposal, I assumed I would have to replace it because it hummed but would not turn on. I used the handle of a broom just as you described and it fixed the problem! I can’t thank you enough!!!!
You are freaking awesome. I fixed my disposal in less than a minute with your assistance. I was so dreading paying a plumber to come out. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much for your expertise. I used the end of the stick and rotated it back n forth until it was free. I still heard something clunking inside the disposal. I turned it off and used a flashlight to look down in there and I didn't see what it was. I turned it back on with the flashlight looking inside and a small piece of metal shot right out in the sink and it was working great again. I was thinking I may have to buy another garbage disposal at first till I ran across your video. I truly appreciate the info and the wife will be happy again. Happy New Year.
Thx for the info. Our disposal stopped working 2 days ago. I just got around to working on it & saw your video. Your advice worked like a charm. I stuck my hand in to get out all the "gunk", then used a mallet handle to spin the blades. Also found some metal pieces flying around making loud noises. Once I got all that out, it's working again. ✊🏿
That’s awesome! There’s no telling how long maintenance guys will show up and when they do they might not even be able to fix it that day! You’re a champion
I’m a teacher and freaked when mine did this!!! I fixed it thanks to you! Just put eggshells and coffee grounds down yesterday but never again!!! Thank you so much!!
This was so helpful! I was about to call a plumber but watched this and gave it a shot. Turns out he was right! There was a lid to a spice jar that got shredded in there and stuck. after a little elbow grease I was able to get all the lil pieces out and it's singing now! thanks for your help :)
This video really helped me. Initially it wasn’t working. Then I rewatched it to the end this time (😂) where you said that the disposal was strong and could handle a lot of pressure. I went back it, and really pushed on the blades. BOOM!! It worked!!! Thank you so much 😊
Thank you so much. I called the my maintenance. Its Saturday had water backing up thru thr dishwasher. You are totally awesome. I did the plunger upside down. Turn and turn. Now its working. Hooray.
This worked!!!! I kept trying to use the provided wrench to loosen the gears from below. I did the "broom trick" (with a drink muddler) and worked it hard and sure enough, jam was gone. So happy to have my disposer back!!!
Just found this and saved myself hundreds of $$$$. Worked perfectly within a couple minutes - somehow a plastic button found its way into the disposal - many thanks!!
We were getting ready to have our disposal relplaced. After watching this video. I got out the plunger and WOW!!!!! IT WORKED!!!! There was a tiny utensil stuck where we couldn't see it! Now it works like new!!!! Thank you Roger!!!!😃😃😃
This worked like a charm! I fixed the jam in my unit in less than 5 minutes using a tool I already had around the house! Thank you for relieving me of anxiety thinking I may need to hire a plumber and replace the disposal unit for hundreds of dollars. I learned alot about garbage disposals from you! Thanks again!
Let’s not exaggerate with the “hundreds of $” 😂
Impressed my kids by fixing disposal before daddy came home. Thank you!
This worked perfectly, a shot glass fell into the garbage disposal unknowingly. We turned on the garbage disposal and heard a big crack! We had to completely take out the garbage disposal since there was broken glass everywhere. Cleaned it up, and got rid of all the glass, but still wasn't turning. The humming was happening, and I took a screwdriver to it, there was a piece of glass stuck on the side. This fixed it immediately, thank you for your hard work and the tips!
After HOURS of trying to fix my disposal from the bottom of the equipment with an Allen wrench (from other videos), I found your video and I fixed it in under 5 minutes!!! Thank you, Kind Sir!!!🙌🏾
Omg!! A few turns with the plunger and it’s working !!! Thank you so much!! I unclogged it first and after it just hummed. And I saw your video!!🤗🤗🤗
It worked! Thank you!!!! After months of having a non-functioning disposal it worked in minutes!
Took my 10 seconds! YOU'RE A LIFE SAVER!
Thank you, thank you! I did hit the reset button and heard humming, so I know I had power. I did what you suggested regarding turning the blades within the disposal and I also found a lot of nasty goop that I pulled out with tongs. It works like a charm and sounds even better than the last time I ran it. I’m a female who likes to do a lot of DIY stuff around my house, and I did it, thanks to you! You’re a godsend! Yay!!!!
You are a lifesaver!! Thank you! Also, we didn't have an old fashioned plunger with a wooden handle, so I used the handle of a hammer instead - worked like a champ! Really thoughtful and kind of you to post this.
Thank you, Mr. Wakefield! I'm a 78 yr old widow, and was frustrated when my disposal this morning just hummed and didn't work. I was thinking "maybe it just died" because I don't ever put big food trash in it. No onions, potato peelings, bones, or egg shells,etc. I was thinking I might need to hire a plumber or get a new disposal. I found your video directions plus your tips about not putting rice, pasta, lettuce, or cabbage in it. Oops....might have done that a little. Could it just have gotten clogged? So out to the garage I went, found the plunger, and followed your directions. It wasn't difficult at all to do, as you had promised. And, it worked! Hurray! I'm proud of myself for fixing the disposal and thankful to you for providing this helpful video.
another success. found very small aluminum soda can pull tab piece that was the issue. But forcing it to turn was needed to get it dislodged.
It worked!!!! Thank you! It had been broken for months. What a lifesaver. :)
Omg the relief. Picture this, Sunday night at 11:58pm. You just wanna go to sleep. But there are a few dishes in the sink. No big deal knock ‘em out. You wrap up by running the disposal and “hummmmmmmm.” “WTF?!?!?”
*finds video*
*first tip fixes the problem*
OMG thank youuuuuu
I’m a 71 yr old woman who had my disposal running again in less than five minutes, and that included finding my plunger!!! Thx!
You have now helped me twice! I specifically searched for your video again because your solution was so magic last time, and this time, same thing! Went from feeling stressed to so happy to have solved the problem quickly for zero dollars. I am sick in bed with Covid, and the last thing I need is stress, and you just totally alleviated it. Thank you so so
much, Roger Wakefield!
Worked for me. Thank you! We hadn't used it in weeks because we weren't sure what happened and didn't want to call someone.
Thank you! Saved me some money I didn't have.
What a pleasure! Worked almost right away. I had thoroughly cleaned out the inside of the disposal - rubber band, spones, egg shells..my bad😵. And then used your method. Thanks, never too old to learn new tricks--73 year old.
Chuck you know better than to put all that down the drain. I am glad that you learned a new trick! So happy for you. And thank you for leaving a comment!
Worked like a charm! It took a little stirring each direction for it to finally release, but it works perfectly now...and we are not out hundreds of dollars. Thank you!
OMG!!! Fixed my disposal in less than two minutes using this trick. I was just about to spend $200+ to replace the disposal after trying the Allen wrench and even dismantling the disposal. I didn't want to use my plunger so I used my broom handle and BOOM! My disposal is up and running. Thank you so much for this video. This is the 1sr time I have ever had to repair my own appliances and this has made that process so easy!!!!!
i looked at 100 other videos until I came across this one. tried your plumber trick, and it moved the blades, revealing a small screw that was lodged and keeping the disposal from working. You sir, are a saint.
Thank you. I am glad that it worked.
Let me tell you how much of a blessing this video was to me! We just moved into a home and the garbage disposal hasn’t been working for four months. Hubby already went to buy a new one however he’s taking forever and a day to replace it! Low and behold I found your video and fixed it myself!!!!!!! If this isn’t cool wifey points I don’t know what is! Thank you for this amazing video!!!!!!!
I just watched this video as I discovered my humming non-functional garbage disposal this morning. I've watched lots of videos on how to fix the garbage disposal but I've never seen this tip. I found a stick and did exactly as he described and wouldn't you know it - the lid to a glass bottle was stuck in there and like magic it started working again. Thank you so much for your tips.
Excellent! I may need to hire you next time my disposal messes up
This video literally saved me a heartache. Thank you!
Guys this actually worked for me I’ve been dealing with this a week and I was skeptical but my disposal is actually grinding now thank you!
This video saved me. The landlord didn’t come to fix the disposable, sink was rotten ! I put that broom in & started turning & it WORKED !! I’m so pleased with myself haha !
After 20 minutes of trying to fix the disposal, went on your tube Chanel followed your instructions, but I used a broom, took 1 minute to fix the problem. THANK YOU SO MUCH SIR!!!
I have fixed my humming garbage disposal twice now thanks to you!
This time though I did find a very small round piece of plastic. After removing that, all is good.
Thank you once again😊
You really helped me, Roger. Usually I've used an Allen-wrench underneath the disposal, to get it working again. And it always worked. But this time, the A-wrench wouldn't even turn, which made me uneasy. So I found your video. I've never used a large, long wooden dowl in the inside of the disposal to unclog it, before. I wasn't even sure if I was doing it right. But turning it around like a "witch's brew" did something! Because when I turned turned the dowel around for a while, then used the wrench again underneath, the wrench was able to turn. Then, I turned the wall-switch on and---IT WORKED!! Your details and suggestions were very helpful, and gave me confidence. I hate calling my property owner and bugging her. So you saved me in more ways than one :) Thank you and bless you!
Wow! This was the only garbage disposal repair video that worked for me and had my disposal back to working in one minute! Thank you!
I was very skeptical that this would do anything, but it released whatever clog I had, and got my disposal running again! Thank you very much.
I never, ever post on these but this actually worked!
Problem fixed in 15 minutes.
Cleanup tool longer!
I would assume that you have saved thousands of dollars for everyone in this channel. Thank you so much.
Thank you thousands of times. This was the last video I was going to watch. Who knew fixing a disposal could be this easy. Thank you.
Brilliant !! I used the other end of the toilet plunger clockwise then anti clockwise and it fixed it ! THANK YOU !!
This worked! It took 30 seconds to unjam my garage disposal. Thank you!
Took me under two minutes to fix what my hands and a flashlight couldn't for a half hour the night before. So thankful!
That must be a record!
Goodness...you're a genius! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 Worked perfectly on the first try, using the plunger you recommended in the description...(mine was some kind of fancy one that did not look like yours)...ordered it last night, and Amazon delivered it today...just fixed it on the first try. Thanks a million...now, let's clean the kitchen!
YOU are a genius and a life saver! I did pray before I tried it and it worked immediately! YOU are AMAZING! Praising God!
Thank you so much ! The plunger technique did work for me after 2 mins of manual spinning, you deserve a applause for sharing info and saving $$ for people like us..appreciate it 😊
Glad it helped!
Thank you so much for this quick tip. I was quick to look up my home warranty number to send a tech. Saved me $$ and I am grateful because it worked!!!🙌🏽
It's Easter morning and I panicked when my disposal quit grinding and started humming. THIS VIDEO IS AMAZING!! Thank you kind Sir. It worked! The problem was resolved in less than 3 minutes...believe me I worried about it a whole lot longer than that. You are a blessing.
Thank you so much sir for the quick fix tip. I used the broom handle and and it really worked. Saved me a lot of money
I used the end of a wooden spoon. Worked like a charm! Thank you!!
Excellent!
Thank you so much for this video!!
My oldest cleaned out his turtle tank and got gravel in the disposal. We got all of it out and then the garbage disposal wouldn't work. It made a hum and wouldn't run. I would push the reset button and the same thing would happen. I watched your video and viola!!! Worked like a charm!! So glad I didn't have to call the plumber. 😊😊
Thank you! My disposal is working now. I never would know to use this simple trick to fix it.
Glad to help
THANK YOU THANK YOU, garbage disposal fixed! I am 68 yr old grandma who loves your videos and now that garbage disposal fixed am on to tackle toilets.....
I never comment on videos but you saved me $100 service fee to my home warranty. Cheers to you!
Glad I could help
I was able to get my disposal to work after I used the plunger trick. Thank you! I didn't need to call a plumber. What a waste of money that would have been. Your advice was invaluable.
Our garbage disposal had been jammed for a few days and we had no idea how to fix it. About twenty minutes ago it has gotten backed up with water. I looked it up and found this. Got it loose and drained in about five minutes using a hammer. Worked like a charm! Thank you!!
Yep! The 1/4 wrench freed it up and now it's back in order. Big Thank You!
Sick! thanks man, unjammed my mom's garbage disposal in literally 30 seconds using the handle of my hatchet. You're the best!
Worked like a charm! Had our disposal working in 2 minutes using these steps! Thank you!
This worked, thank you so much for your expertise and willingness to share with the online community! Much appreciated!
Thank you! I did exactly as you said, and now the garbage disposal works again!
First time homeowner hear! Literally just fixed it after watching this video!! Thank you!! 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
That is awesome! You're now a professional homeowner 💪
The plunger method really works. Used it and found a hook stuck inside in minutes. Saved a service call. Thanks!!!
Thank you so much. God bless you for posting this.
this totally worked and helped me unjam my disposal and saved me a service call!!
This video was so helpful. I’m so grateful for your tips! My garbage disposal is working again!
Just did and it worked! Thanks! 11:54 a.m. 1-7-22.
Kept trying to read tutorials to fix this. Found your video and didn't realize the the bottom inside moves. Fixed in thirty seconds flat!
Thanks!
Nice work!
Roger, THANK YOU! After hitting the reset button and making sure nothing was in my disposal, I assumed I would have to replace it because it hummed but would not turn on. I used the handle of a broom just as you described and it fixed the problem! I can’t thank you enough!!!!
Glass broke inside my disposal & it didn't work for over a week. Tried this & it was fixed in less than 2 minutes.
Thank you sir 🙏🏾
Great to hear!
You are freaking awesome. I fixed my disposal in less than a minute with your assistance. I was so dreading paying a plumber to come out. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much❤ i was able to unclog my garbage disposal myself. God bless you.
Thank youuuuuu... first time home owner here and I did it. Yeahhhhh!!
It worked!!! I was about to replace mine when I came up to this video. Thanks
Worked like a charm! Thank you
Just fixed my garbage disposal by doing this, you a real G.
I had 2 plastic things stuck in there, they were pieces of something else
Thank you so much for your expertise. I used the end of the stick and rotated it back n forth until it was free. I still heard something clunking inside the disposal. I turned it off and used a flashlight to look down in there and I didn't see what it was. I turned it back on with the flashlight looking inside and a small piece of metal shot right out in the sink and it was working great again. I was thinking I may have to buy another garbage disposal at first till I ran across your video. I truly appreciate the info and the wife will be happy again. Happy New Year.
It worked! Thanks for saving me from a call to the plumber
Thx for the info. Our disposal stopped working 2 days ago. I just got around to working on it & saw your video. Your advice worked like a charm. I stuck my hand in to get out all the "gunk", then used a mallet handle to spin the blades. Also found some metal pieces flying around making loud noises. Once I got all that out, it's working again. ✊🏿
Great to hear!
Thank you! I was able to fix it myself in no time. I am so happy.😃
This was the first video I watched and followed your instructions then something happened....My disposal is working!! Thank you!!
This worked! I live in an apartment so glad I was able to fix instead of waiting for maintenance. Thank you😊
That’s awesome! There’s no telling how long maintenance guys will show up and when they do they might not even be able to fix it that day! You’re a champion
That could NOT have been easier, thank you, Roger!
I’m a teacher and freaked when mine did this!!! I fixed it thanks to you! Just put eggshells and coffee grounds down yesterday but never again!!! Thank you so much!!
I was so happy this solution actually worked, thank you.
Glad it helped
Wow! This trick worked! And right before I was having a house full of company. Thank you so much!
Thank you! Got my disposal working again In minutes!!!
Just tried it and bam, worked like a charm! Thank you very much!
Great to hear!
Absolutely amazing. IT WORKED and didn't take long. There was a dime in there. SAVED ME $125 plumbing bill!! Thank you thank you thank you..
Just fixed mine! Thank you!
Amazing trick! Worked instantly. Thank you so much!
WOW! That worked in like 30 seconds! Thank you so much!
Well done!
This was so helpful! I was about to call a plumber but watched this and gave it a shot. Turns out he was right! There was a lid to a spice jar that got shredded in there and stuck. after a little elbow grease I was able to get all the lil pieces out and it's singing now! thanks for your help :)
I just tried this trick and MY DISPOSAL IS WORKING AGAIN!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
Great to hear!
OMG, thanks, my garbage disposal is working because of you! I had done this "trick" but not forcefully enough or in both directions.
Thanks for the video! Used the end of a swiffer mop and got the gears moving. There was a small metal measuring spoon jammed down there.
This video really helped me. Initially it wasn’t working. Then I rewatched it to the end this time (😂) where you said that the disposal was strong and could handle a lot of pressure. I went back it, and really pushed on the blades. BOOM!! It worked!!! Thank you so much 😊
This worked for me!!!!!! You are the real MVP!!
Thank you so much. I called the my maintenance. Its Saturday had water backing up thru thr dishwasher. You are totally awesome. I did the plunger upside down. Turn and turn. Now its working. Hooray.
This worked!!!! I kept trying to use the provided wrench to loosen the gears from below. I did the "broom trick" (with a drink muddler) and worked it hard and sure enough, jam was gone. So happy to have my disposer back!!!
Excellent!
I was very skeptical, but after a few minutes it worked like a champ. Thank you, sir!
You're welcome!
Checked the gears first and found a popsicle stick stuck. Removed it and the garbage disposal worked! Thanks so much for the info.
Just found this and saved myself hundreds of $$$$. Worked perfectly within a couple minutes - somehow a plastic button found its way into the disposal - many thanks!!
Thank you!! Fixed my humming disposal within 5 min!!!!
We were getting ready to have our disposal relplaced. After watching this video. I got out the plunger and WOW!!!!! IT WORKED!!!! There was a tiny utensil stuck where we couldn't see it! Now it works like new!!!! Thank you Roger!!!!😃😃😃
This worked for me! Thank you!!