How to Reset A Garbage Disposal

 

If your disposal is making a humming noise, or  the blades are making no noise at all, this means that the automatic  shut-off to your garbage disposal has been activated, and you may need to follow these instructions to Reset a Garbage Disposal.

Reset A Garbage Disposal

 

Step 1 – Be safe

To Reset a Garbage Disposal, safety is always our first priority.  Make sure the power is turned off. Shut off the power to the entire kitchen, and empty out the sink.

Step 2 – Check the inside of the garbage disposal

Using your flashlight look carefully for anything that might  be caught inside. Move the light around to see as much of the inside of the garbage disposal as possible.

Step 3 – Remove any obstructions

If there is a lodged object, use a long screwdriver to pull the item up from the inside of the  garbage disposal. For your own safety, never put your hands inside the garbage disposal,  even when the power to the appliance has been shut off.

Step 4 – Reset A Garbage Disposal

Crouch down and shine the light on the underside of the garbage disposal. Find the red reset button and press it. Listen carefully  to hear if the disposal makes a click noise, if the garbage disposal makes the noise then you have just Reset A Garbage Disposal.

Step 5 – Run Cold Water

Turn on the cold water. Allow the water to run for a minute, then turn the water off.

Step 6  – Check the Garbage Disposal

Turn the power to the  kitchen back on. Turn the disposal back on and it should work. If a humming sound continues from the garbage disposal instead, then repeat steps 1-6 and recheck after turning the power back on.

Step 7 – If all else fails

If those steps do not work to Reset A Garbage Disposal, please contact one of our friendly neighborhood professionals at All Pro Plumbing (503) 579-5555.  We will be more than happy address all of your plumbing needs!

 

 

Reset A Garbage Disposal