Kitchen Sink Motor Stuck
We show plastic drain lines but many older kitchen sinks have metal traps and pipes.
Kitchen sink motor stuck. Unplug the unit or move the kitchen breaker to the off position. Then shake the tool to free the clogs. For stuck items remove with the pliers or tongs. Metal slip nuts are usually more difficult to loosen than plastic but either.
The overload protector is located under the sink on the bottom of the garbage disposal facing the floor. If your kitchen faucet is still stuck on spray mode or your kitchen sink sprayer vibrates the problem is with the diverter which diverts water from the faucet to the sprayer and is located inside the faucet. Unfasten the p trap from the drainpipe and clear out anything that is stuck. A sink stopper stuck in the open position is annoying but at least you can still use the sink.
Dirty water will flow out. Worn out sink disposal grinder. Turn the water valves back off. Loosen the handle set screw with an allen wrench and remove the handle to access the faucet cap.
It is a small square red button. A stuck metal sink stopper prevents water from draining out of your sink which stops you from using the sink until it is removed. Go under the sink and insert the wrench into space on a cylinder. The p trap is at the curve of the drainpipe under the sink usually inside a cabinet.
Keep your pan or bucket underneath. If the overload protector has tripped you will see the red button dropped down about a quarter of an inch 5mm. If it does not stay up wait ten minutes and try again. Running the garbage disposal without water or accidentally dropping items such as flat wear or jewelry can cause the disposal to.
Something has come unhooked. Gently press the red button. Begin by sponging the water from the sink to reduce the flow under the sink when you pull off the trap. Place a pan or bucket underneath the drain to catch any water or debris that may fall out.
It may be necessary to clean your kitchen drain s p trap to clear the clog. A drain stopper stuck in the partially closed or closed position is another thing. If you re wondering why you can t open the drain stopper with the lift rod the answer is simple.