What should I do if my garbage disposal is humming but not working?

If your garbage disposal hums but won’t grind, cut power and try a quick reset and de-jam. Press the red reset button under the unit, then use the disposal wrench from below to turn the impeller and free stuck debris. Avoid putting your hand inside. Brothers serves Denver and nearby cities with same-day help.

Quick checks:

• Turn off the switch and breaker.
• Press the reset button (bottom of unit).
• Insert the wrench in the hex slot and turn both ways.
• Restore power and test.

Updated: 2025-12-21 00:00:00

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