To do it yourself, insert the hex head wrench into the hole at the bottom of your disposal. Try to turn the wrench back and forth which might turn the flywheel free. If the problem is still not solved, insert a large wooden or steel spoon handle into the garbage disposal through your sink drain and try to turn the flywheel until it moves freely. Remove all tools first, then turn the power on and test for the results.

Repair Garbage Disposal | How to clean a Garbage Disposal “D.I.Y”

To clean a garbage disposal, turn off the power supply to your garbage disposal first. Remove any small pieces of foreign objects with tongs that might be trapped in your disposal.

When the disposal is clear, fill your disposal with ice cubes and turn the power on. Now pour one cup of rock salt and one fourth cup of baking soda. Turn the water on and allow the ice to crush. Rock salt helps in loosening the dirt which sticks to the metal while baking soda neutralizes the bad odor.

Lemon is simply best for keeping your disposal odor-free and clean. The drain line of garbage disposal should also be cleaned regularly. Just plug your sink, fill water, pull the plug and turn on your disposal.

If you try the above steps a few times without success, it may be time to call our plumbers.