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One of the most frustrating events is a kitchen sink that won't drain, especially when it's filled with dirty pots and pans. Few people realize that garbage disposals are designed to only handle light food residue rinsed from plates and utensils before being put into the dishwasher. Large quantities of food and debris can overwhelm disposals and can end up clogging the kitchen sink.
The First Step in Garbage Disposal Repair
If your disposal refuses to run or you hear a humming sound when you turn it on, there are things you can try first before contacting a professional plumber. Push the reset button located on the bottom of the disposal unit under your sink. If this doesn't work, turn off the switch controlling the unit or, better yet, turn off the circuit breaker that controls the disposal. Then, shine a flashlight inside the unit and look for the object causing the clog, such as a fork or other metal item.
NEVER stick your hand into the disposal, even if you think it is completely disconnected from the power source. Instead, use pliers or some other tool to remove objects from your garbage disposal.
Another method of clearing the disposal can be done with a “hex key” tool. This can be found either under your sink or taped to the unit itself. There will be a corresponding slot at the bottom of your 
garbage disposal where the tool can be inserted and turned back and forth to clear the disposal jam.
Let Stuart Do It!If these steps don't fix the problem, it's time to call a professional plumber. Let our skilled plumbers assit you with your garbage disposal repairs and get your sink back up and running quickly. We offer 0% financing for every job — big or small — and a
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