Garbage Disposal Not Working | What To Check And How To fix

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  • Опубликовано: 16 ноя 2024

Комментарии • 567

  • @Funwithforeigners
    @Funwithforeigners Год назад +10

    This guy just saved me 200 bucks. My man!

  • @valerytalma7365
    @valerytalma7365 Год назад +2

    Thanks a lot. I did not know there was a trip switch. Fixed it right away!

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  Год назад

      Fantastic! I am glad this video was helpful for you

  • @andrewsquire9892
    @andrewsquire9892 4 месяца назад +1

    Thank you a million times. I pray a blessing upon you for this righteous help video.

  • @Su11
    @Su11 2 года назад +2

    @The Handyman Journey
    Just want to say thank u I am the fixer when thinks go wrong I always knew to pull items out but didn't know about turning from under to dislodge anything stuck. 👍

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  2 года назад

      You are so welcome! I am glad this video was helpful!!

  • @kls-9589
    @kls-9589 Год назад +28

    As a female, I greatly appreciate this video! It was easy to follow, no BS and straight to the point! I was able to troubleshoot my garbage disposal. No new one needed. Thank you! 😊

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  Год назад +1

      You are so welcome! I am glad this video was helpful for you

    • @derweasel
      @derweasel Год назад +1

      yup! Me too!

  • @bhalobangali1179
    @bhalobangali1179 3 года назад +59

    love you brother, i am a hero to my wife because of you!!!

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  3 года назад +1

      So glad this was helpful!!!

    • @pcharm3711
      @pcharm3711 3 года назад +1

      Lucky, mine won't even try so I will do it

    • @sacredgarden
      @sacredgarden 2 года назад

      Haha super hero 💪

    • @sacredgarden
      @sacredgarden 2 года назад

      Thank you sir I successfully was able to turn my disposal back on.. trip switch, just had to reset it. Thank you again, great video right to the point and very simple to follow. 🕊️✌️☮️

    • @BenjaminCarrasco30
      @BenjaminCarrasco30 2 года назад

      Jaja same here. Someone’s getting lucky tonite.

  • @badashmedia2066
    @badashmedia2066 Год назад +40

    Even my eleven year old son was inspired to give a go at fixing our disposal problem after watching this video 😮 It worked and he was so excited to have helped. Thanks

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  Год назад +5

      That's so awesome!! I am glad this video was helpful for you!💪💯

    • @Deleted_account_101
      @Deleted_account_101 Год назад +3

      Wow. Such an amazing story

    • @evafancher9674
      @evafancher9674 Год назад +2

      What if it's not possible to turn with the allen wrench?

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  Год назад

      @evafancher it may be seized up beyond repair and may need to be replaced

    • @evafancher9674
      @evafancher9674 Год назад

      @@handymanjourney I ended up getting it to work! Just required persistence. Thank you for the video.

  • @nancynorris8364
    @nancynorris8364 Год назад +2

    Thanks to your video my daughter fixed our disposal instead of calling out a repairman!! Much appreciated!!!

  • @candyluette3335
    @candyluette3335 10 месяцев назад +2

    You’re the best! Got my daughter’s disposal working again!!

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  10 месяцев назад

      Fantastic! So glad I could help! Kudos to you!💪

  • @LGCPRODUCTIONSTV
    @LGCPRODUCTIONSTV 2 года назад +1

    Damnit Boy!! Pushed the trip switch back and bam, fixed!!!

  • @gregturner1158
    @gregturner1158 3 месяца назад +1

    I looked at a lot of videos on how to fix my garbage disposal but none of them helped me until I saw yours. Thank you! Instead of buying a new one all I had to do was unplug it and hit the reset.

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  3 месяца назад

      I am so glad this video was helpful!🙌

  • @cynthia90robinson
    @cynthia90robinson 2 года назад +12

    Thank you very much! With your great instructions, I just got my garbage disposable up and running. Blessings to you and your family!

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  2 года назад +2

      Your welcome, I am glad this video was helpful for you!

  • @skylarritwo8880
    @skylarritwo8880 2 года назад +13

    That was so easy. Thank you! I feel like a real man after fixing that.

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  2 года назад

      💪💪 way to go! I am glad this was helpful!

  • @dianaa827
    @dianaa827 6 месяцев назад +1

    This is from 3 years ago and I used it today! Thank you so much for this information!! Super helpful

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  6 месяцев назад +1

      Your so welcome! I am so glad it was helpful!

  • @rockboyjazz
    @rockboyjazz Год назад +13

    Absolute legend. Turned what is going to be an awful evening to a great one.

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  Год назад +2

      Glad I could help! I am glad this video was helpful for you!💪

  • @jimbob5238
    @jimbob5238 Год назад +1

    Just watched your video. Disposal was not making any noise. Pushed the reset button, Allen wrenched the disposal and works like new now. Thank you Sir 😎👍

  • @TheMuggy69
    @TheMuggy69 3 года назад +1

    Cheers, just saved me 💷💰💷💰💷💰😉😁.
    Praise be to RUclips and it’s wizards 🧙‍♀️

  • @tyeb9649
    @tyeb9649 3 года назад

    Omg! Was about to call a plumber!!! The little red button helped!! Thank you! 👍🏽 👌🏾

  • @s.family188
    @s.family188 8 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you clog figured out using that manual trick with the Allen wrench!

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  8 месяцев назад +1

      Fantastic! So glad this was helpful!

  • @richardk.3422
    @richardk.3422 2 года назад +2

    solid advice. I followed this video step by step and my disposal worked again. thank you for posting this.

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  2 года назад

      Awesome work! I am so glad this video is helpful for you!

  • @archangelum
    @archangelum 2 года назад +1

    You are the man!! It was that little button at the bottom. Thank you thank you!

  • @mayurthakkar3066
    @mayurthakkar3066 2 года назад +3

    I can't thank you enough for this video. I was struggling to find someone to come and check this garbage disposal problem for me. Your video saved me!

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  2 года назад

      I am so glad this video was helpful!!

    • @temujinkhan6326
      @temujinkhan6326 2 года назад

      You could have called me it would only cost $399

  • @myriamforero5054
    @myriamforero5054 Год назад +1

    Thank you!!! Your instructions save me the purchase of a new one.

  • @ericusengimana5960
    @ericusengimana5960 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you! I just turned the switch on and I worked!! I was about to call a technician and you saved me some money. 🙏🏽

  • @PradeepGodhala
    @PradeepGodhala Год назад +1

    Oh wow. Glad I came across this video. Definitely saved me a 100 bucks. A simple twist and turn restarted the motor. THANK YOU

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  Год назад

      Fantastic! I'm so glad this video was helpful for you

  • @DavesHangar1958
    @DavesHangar1958 Год назад +1

    Thankyou for the video. My son was in the kitchen preparing food and it suddenly stopped working. This video was the first one I saw. No Breakers were tripped and no humming noise. I found the switch underneath that you were talking about and tripped it back on.
    It's working fine again.

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  Год назад

      Fantastic! So glad this video is helpful for you!

  • @Nathan-lv4gh
    @Nathan-lv4gh 2 года назад +7

    Thank you for this video, it helped me a lot! This video saved me from calling a plumber and spending money. Thank you so much. God bless you. 🙏🏼

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  2 года назад +1

      So glad this was helpful! God bless you aswell!

  • @JesseBrownstein
    @JesseBrownstein Год назад +1

    Thank you sir! I had no idea there was that feature to manually turn the garbage disposal from the bottom. That fixed my problem right away!

  • @918ni99a
    @918ni99a 3 года назад +2

    Broooo thanks !!!!!! You just made my day /week thought I was gone have to pay for possible repairs but that’s to you I clicked the switch and it started working ! Thanks bro

  • @bvulam
    @bvulam 2 года назад +2

    Thank you so much for this video. That red switch and turning the bottom totally fixed it for me!

  • @soundwavepiano8853
    @soundwavepiano8853 2 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for this awesome video. I just saved a bunch of money by watching this.👍

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  2 года назад +1

      Your welcome! I am glad this video was helpful for you!

  • @daven3895
    @daven3895 Год назад

    Perfect help , thank you sir!!!😃

  • @kimberreynolds6181
    @kimberreynolds6181 2 года назад +1

    Thank you! You just saved me a couple hundred dollars!

  • @yannip2083
    @yannip2083 2 года назад +3

    EXCELLENT video! Thank you SO MUCH, Allen, THE BEST! GREATLY APPRECIATED.

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  2 года назад +1

      You are so welcome! I am glad this was helpful!

  • @vickymarino2611
    @vickymarino2611 2 года назад

    Because of you, my son was able to get my garbage disposal working again!

  • @spenceadams
    @spenceadams Год назад +1

    This was a life saver! This is exactly what was wrong! Saved me some money!

  • @conniemcright7986
    @conniemcright7986 2 года назад +1

    Thank you! It worked amazingly! My hubby will be happy.

  • @renishataylor6684
    @renishataylor6684 Год назад +1

    IT WORKED! I JUST FIXED MY DISPOSAL 😁😁😁😁😁 Kuddos to you! GREAT Work 👏👏👏👏👏

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  Год назад

      Fantastic! I am glad this video was helpful for you

  • @ail2470
    @ail2470 Год назад +1

    Thank you. I just fixed mine. I was about to call a plumber. I turned the bottom panel a little bit and it worked. So appreciate it! Bless you!.

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  Год назад +1

      That's great! I am so glad this was helpful for you!

  • @JackDicaprio
    @JackDicaprio 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks man!! It was the red switch!!! Wow you really presented that knowledge welll

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  9 месяцев назад

      Fantastic! I am glad this was helpful!

  • @AdrienneEverheart
    @AdrienneEverheart 2 года назад +8

    That switch did it!! Mine was making no sound and now it works. Thank you.

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  2 года назад

      Great! I am so glad this was helpful!!

    • @vegasrick6556
      @vegasrick6556 2 года назад +2

      Same thing here, powered up, but not spinning. Wrench was right there, spun it for 10 seconds, and all is working well. Great simple video, worked for a true novice, ME....

    • @jaytotampa1981
      @jaytotampa1981 2 года назад

      Same. Good deal!

  • @brandonclark2170
    @brandonclark2170 2 года назад +1

    You just helped me fix my disposal. Saved my evening. Thank you.

  • @Dave_Town
    @Dave_Town Год назад

    Thanks so much! This helped me fixed my garbage disposal.

  • @trademeconz
    @trademeconz 2 года назад +1

    Nice video, my 22 years old Kenmore disposer works again. Thanks.

  • @karriehigley4776
    @karriehigley4776 2 года назад +3

    Thank you! Love that explanation is simple, and hands on! Thank you!!

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  2 года назад

      Your so welcome! I am glad this video was helpful for you!

  • @cannedheatpodcast
    @cannedheatpodcast 9 месяцев назад +1

    A lifesaver! Thank you so much!

  • @javierramos2445
    @javierramos2445 2 года назад

    A big thank you!!!! You just saved me about 300 bucks thanks so much

  • @DanielCruz-ot7tx
    @DanielCruz-ot7tx Год назад +1

    Super easy straight to the point and fixed my problem at the office

  • @tinapontius3288
    @tinapontius3288 2 года назад +1

    Thank you so much! You saved me $100 service charge.

  • @kylel4689
    @kylel4689 Год назад

    Great video ! You brought mine back to life !

  • @queenjb5645
    @queenjb5645 2 года назад

    You are a life saver!!!! It worked!! Thanks.

  • @Iamparisfrance_
    @Iamparisfrance_ Год назад +1

    Thanks! Never knew about the red button. Pressed it and it works again yay!

  • @Arabsummer
    @Arabsummer 2 года назад

    Thank you, thank you, and thank you!!!
    I'm barely able to change a light bulb.
    I did exactly and precisely what you instructed now my G. P works!!!

  • @susies8834
    @susies8834 Год назад +1

    I have about three tools in my house and the wrench is one of them and it worked!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  Год назад

      Your so welcome! I am glad this video was helpful for you!

  • @Hellothereeveryone
    @Hellothereeveryone 5 месяцев назад

    You save my life sir!!!! Thank you for putting up this great and informative video! 👏

  • @ashoksheth8418
    @ashoksheth8418 Год назад

    Appreciate your input ,thank you👍

  • @allanrivera953
    @allanrivera953 Год назад

    Thank you for the info, just fixed my garbage disposal, working now👌

  • @ingridj.henson6200
    @ingridj.henson6200 2 года назад

    Oh my goodness, I'm so glad I came across your video. Just a press of a button, and I'm back in business. I was about to call a service person. Definitely a new subscriber

  • @adlarocha11
    @adlarocha11 3 года назад +2

    I just fixed my garbage disposal following the instructions on your video! No buzzing at all so I clicked on the "trip switch" first, got some buzzing now which made me use the allen wrench and voilá, problem fixed. Thanks a lot, keep up with the good work, clear and simple videos, easy to follow instructions.

  • @brownmaneighty3
    @brownmaneighty3 2 года назад +1

    I fixed my garbage disposal by following your instructions.. Thanks man 🤜🤛🙏🏼..

  • @MyNguyen-jt9wx
    @MyNguyen-jt9wx 2 года назад +1

    Thank-You Sir, I watched your video and i fixed my Garbage Disposal , i don't have to lose money to call lumber. God Bless You and your business

  • @SLee-vj4px
    @SLee-vj4px 2 года назад +1

    great video, simple, clear. saved me money and time!!! thank you!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @chellii1427
    @chellii1427 2 года назад +1

    You're a LIFESAVER 🙆‍♀️

  • @thebrauns1525
    @thebrauns1525 2 года назад +1

    Excellent, thanks for the video. Disposal fixed.

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  2 года назад

      Awesome!! I am glad this video was helpful for you!!

  • @martinmerino7243
    @martinmerino7243 Год назад

    You saved my life
    This was exactly what I was looking for

  • @himchulipari
    @himchulipari 2 года назад +1

    Very helpful instruction. I was able to fix my garbage disposal easily. Thank you for uploading this video.

  • @luisbarrientos7322
    @luisbarrientos7322 2 года назад +3

    Thank you for the simple explanation and walk through. This fixed my humming issue.

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  2 года назад

      You are welcome! I am so glad this video was helpful for you!!

  • @rpratali
    @rpratali 2 года назад +1

    I followed your steps on using the allen wrench to manually rotate the garbage disposal to clear the jam. I then found the red reset switch and pressed it. Afterwards the garbage disposal started working again. Saved myself $150 + on a new unit. Thank You !!!

  • @sckwak2
    @sckwak2 2 года назад

    Thank you so much, I did as you recommended and machine works again. I saved 500 dollars.

  • @intellectualmaggots4854
    @intellectualmaggots4854 2 года назад +1

    Wow, I just saved $200 that little red button works; thank you

  • @ut4646
    @ut4646 Год назад

    The Allen Wrench idea work. Thank you so very much!!!

  • @cristnuishope
    @cristnuishope Год назад +1

    Thank you, I too feel like a man Now! Fixed it in 5 minutes. Did not find really anything in the disposal itself other than some spotty stuff on a sponge. It just looks a little rusty in there. I used the tool really good and then WD40 inside? It’s 2016 bought. Didn’t think the WD40 would hurt it. Thanks again!

  • @YvonneB520
    @YvonneB520 2 года назад

    Thank you!!! I just fixed my garbage disposal, the culprit was a bottle cap. I'm so grateful!

  • @_Kavika
    @_Kavika 2 года назад

    You saved me $100. Thank you!

  • @AmericanMayan
    @AmericanMayan Год назад +1

    You are a great and simplified teacher!

  • @caryconover
    @caryconover 2 года назад

    Yes. Very easy fix. So glad this explained how to fix the problem

  • @chadnelson1150
    @chadnelson1150 2 года назад +1

    Just fixed my garbage disposal issue! Thanks!!!

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  2 года назад +1

      Great work, you are very welcome! I'm glad this video was helpful for you!

  • @paulajohns8593
    @paulajohns8593 Год назад +1

    Great video! Very professional, and I was able to fix the disposal in 2 minutes!

  • @BullittHilts
    @BullittHilts Год назад

    Liked & Subscribed!
    Before searching for a video I twisted the bolt below the unit with an Allen wrench, checked the fuse, tapped the reset button but nothing would work. I watch this video and realize, my unit isn’t hard-wired, it’s plugged!
    Check under the sink and sure enough, the plug had come out 🤦‍♂️ hahaha
    Thanks for the help!

  • @523teja
    @523teja 2 года назад +1

    Worked really well, thank you so much

  • @benice2998
    @benice2998 2 года назад +1

    Thank you very much for your video. Because of you I've fixed disposer. Never knew about red button.

  • @ebonyscott12
    @ebonyscott12 Год назад +1

    Thank you so much! Followed your instructions to the T and it worked!!!!

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  Год назад

      Fantastic! I am so glad this video was helpful for you!

  • @AN-se7yo
    @AN-se7yo 2 года назад

    Thank you! Your video helped us to fix the issue with our disposal and save money.

  • @susanspring3635
    @susanspring3635 Год назад

    Thank you so much! I am an old woman alone and not sure who to call. I found the correct wrench and it fixed my disposal! The hardest part was getting out of the cabinet and standing upright!😉

  • @conniemeissen5213
    @conniemeissen5213 Год назад +1

    Just fixed my disposal all by myself with your help. Thank you so much!!!

  • @Pecavvi
    @Pecavvi 2 года назад +2

    Followed your instructions - worked like a charm! Thanks for making this video.

  • @ellissmith23
    @ellissmith23 2 года назад

    You da man! Thanks, this worked great.. only had a minor issue with my Allen wrench getting stuck In the Allen key! Had to yank it out with a pair of pilers.

  • @chukai3347
    @chukai3347 2 года назад

    Thanks brother! You saved me a lot of time and resources...

  • @grandslamace6473
    @grandslamace6473 Год назад +1

    Exactly the issue I was having and the solution that I needed. Thank you for a great video!

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  Год назад

      Fantastic! I am so glad this video was helpful for you

  • @MoBelle40
    @MoBelle40 Год назад +1

    Oh my gosh I fixed it!!! Thank you so much!

  • @laurenb3485
    @laurenb3485 Год назад

    Thank you! Saved me $$ was going to replace mine but your fist tip worked!

  • @trungphung
    @trungphung 3 года назад +1

    Thanks so much! You saved me. I changed 2 garbage disposals in the past. I was able to go to Home Depot for the third one. Luckily I found your video. 🙏🙏🙏

  • @chenoweezi
    @chenoweezi Год назад +1

    Very helpful. Thanks bud!

  • @annalau3487
    @annalau3487 2 года назад +1

    You’re the man, thank you so much! Appreciate it!

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  2 года назад +1

      Your so welcome! I am so glad this video was helpful for you!

    • @annalau3487
      @annalau3487 2 года назад

      @@handymanjourney Very much so!!❤️

  • @MooglePooch
    @MooglePooch 2 года назад

    Super helpful. This did just the trick. Thanks!

  • @jonathanmercado2353
    @jonathanmercado2353 Год назад +1

    Thank you. Your video helped me fix it.

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  Год назад +1

      Your welcome! I am glad this video was helpful for you!💪

  • @jaquankey9139
    @jaquankey9139 3 года назад +1

    omg u saved my life!!!!!!!!!! thank you i really didnt want to go to the rent office ! youre awesome thanks my guy!!

  • @kimberlynowell
    @kimberlynowell 3 года назад +2

    Thanks for the help! I found 2 peppercorns after I used the allen wrench. Back to working!

    • @handymanjourney
      @handymanjourney  3 года назад

      Your welcome! I am so glad this was helpful!

  • @donaappuhamy5127
    @donaappuhamy5127 5 месяцев назад

    Allen wrench trick worked for me. Thank you!!!

  • @stopwars8642
    @stopwars8642 Год назад

    Explained what I was looking for thanks