Few things bring a kitchen cleanup to a halt faster than an unresponsive garbage disposal. But whatever you do, do not put your hand down the disposal to try and figure out the problem! Your second ...
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Garbage disposal stuck from coffee grounds or eggshells? If it tripped the breaker, don't panic. Let it cool down, reset the breaker, and use a simple wrench to get it spinning again. Quick and easy ...
Never treat your garbage disposal like a trash can—avoid putting in paper, plastic, hair, or debris. Skip fats, oils, and grease, which harden in pipes and create sticky clogs that worsen over time.