Plug the disposal back in or flip the breaker. Run cold water, then turn on the disposal. It should spin freely. Listen for any remaining grinding.
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A humming sound but no spinning? That usually means your InSinkErator is jammed, not broken. Follow these steps to safely clear the jam. Plug the disposal back in or flip the breaker
On the bottom of the unit, press the red reset button. If tripped, it will click back in. Listen for any remaining grinding
Once the wrench turns freely, use tongs or pliers (not your fingers) to remove the loosened debris. For deep jams, try a wooden spoon handle to rotate the blades from above.
Try rotating the wrench more firmly. If it won’t budge, the motor might be seized – call a pro. For metal jams (e.g., a coin), you may need to remove the disposal.
Shine a flashlight into the disposal. Look for foreign objects: broken glass, small bones, fruit pits, or metal (like a spoon or bottle cap). Do NOT reach in yet.