If the reset button isn’t sticking out, move on to other methods that involve manually rotating the grinders to clear the blockage. Keep the unit unplugged.
If the button still doesn’t stay in place, switch to a different method.
If the unit isn’t humming and you know the power is on in your house, it is probably broken and needed to be replaced.
If you don’t have the wrench that came with the unit, purchase a 1⁄4 in (6. 4 mm) hex-head Allen wrench from a hardware store.
It’s okay to apply force while doing this. The wrench is designed to bend a little and won’t damage the disposal unit.
If the unit doesn’t work or you were unable to rotate it, unplug the unit, drain the water, and try a different method.
The switches should be labeled, but you can test the room for an electrical current by plugging something into a wall outlet and attempting to turn it on. Another way to do this is to flip the light switch near the disposal unit. This only works if the switch controls the electrical outlet the unit is plugged into. Check by listening to the unit for humming.
Spinning the blades this way requires a lot of force. Keep turning the wrench back and forth until the blades loosen.
If the garbage disposal still doesn’t work after all these treatments, the motor might need to be replaced. [8] X Expert Source Jacob PischerHome Improvement Specialist Expert Interview. 4 September 2020.
