Now push it back and forth.
Garbage disposal allen wrench not working.
Use a 1 4 inch hex key if you do not have a garbage disposal wrench.
When a garbage disposal s humming but not working an allen wrench is your best friend.
If a larger object is responsible for the clog you may be able to remove it by hand.
If you cannot locate the wrench that came with the disposal a in.
Most of the disposal units come with an allen wrench while buying.
Allen wrench will work.
If the garbage disposal still won t work after exhausting all your options it might be time to consider a replacement.
Insert the hex wrench into this socket then move the wrench back and forth to free the jam or confirm that the impeller is freed.
While the above steps will fix most garbage disposals they won t fix blown.
Identify the hex socket on the center of the underside of the garbage disposal unit.
While pushing it back and forth you may hear some cracking noise.
Insert a garbage disposal wrench into the center opening in the bottom of the disposal.
Use the wrench to manually turn the disposal s motor shaft first counterclockwise then clockwise until the obstruction is dislodged and the motor shaft spins freely.
Insert a garbage disposal wrench or the tip of a broom handle through the top of the disposal.
Turn off the disposal and unplug the unit.
Rotate the hex key clockwise and.
Insert into the hole the hex head allen wrench that came with the disposal.
Take your allen wrench and place it inside the socket.
If your ge disposal gfc325v is not working or still feels jammed after trying to work the wrench back and forth look into the drain opening at the top with a flashlight to try to locate the obstruction.
It s inside a small round hole in the motor housing.