Clogged Kitchen Sink with Garbage Disposal? How to Solve Quickly with 3 Easy Fixes! - by DIYNate

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DIYNate shows how to unclog a stopped up kitchen sink with a garbage disposal and shows 3 straight-forward solutions that work on most typical stoppages and clogs!
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In this video, DIYNate shows three great fixes for handling a clogged kitchen sink that has a garbage disposal attached. Your issue could be that your disposal is not working and the blades are stuck, or it could be a more serious stoppage, so this quick video gives you how to approach three of the most common issues, before going further and needing to call a plumber. Hopefully, this quick video saves you some time and money, and also builds your "handy confidence" with a pretty easy repair.
Of course, the first step is to see if you have a foreign object (fork, large piece of debris) clogging or jamming the disposer. If you can remove it from the top side, that is pretty straight forward. Of course, be very careful if using your hands and do not turn it on while trying to extract the object. Be careful warning and disclaimer!
Three steps are outlined as follows:
1. Test the turning rotors of the garbage disposal by using a 1/4 inch allen wrench / hex key (or Jam Buster) from the bottom side. Sometimes there is a reset button at the bottom that can help to retrigger as well.
2. CAREFULLY, use a plunger (typically used for toilets) to create some pressure to force the debris that is in the pipes coming out of the disposer through. Note, there are several cautions with this approach including not using too much pressure / force due to "under-sink" style sinks typically being mounted to the countertop. Other issues can be caused from this approach with too much pressure including creating a separation between the sink and disposer or even causing fittings to fatigue or give out (less likely but still, just be very careful) - again, warning and disclaimer.
3. If those two approaches fail, you will likely need to take apart one or multiple of the fittings coming from the garbage disposal to see where the clog is occurring. It is always good to have a pan or bucket underneath to catch the water / debris that will come out. This approach involves separating the pipes and then clearing them out (depending on your setup) and putting them back together and testing for leaks. This video doesn't go into too much detail on that, but the general concept / idea are discussed.
If you are looking for other solutions, if you have a shop vac, that can also be a handy way to extract the water and even get some of the debris to come out from the top side.
Using the 1/4" allen wrench can also be really helpful for unsticking twisted items like washcloths or other materials that may have wrapped around the garbage disposal blades.
DIYNate's model of garbage disposal is a Badger, and this also works on other types / models, such as InSinkErator, etc.
This fix is a common one that many people have to encounter and often will call a handyman or plumber to resolve, so ideally, you will be able to clear your jam or stoppage and save some time, money, and aggravation!
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  • @DIYNate
    @DIYNate3 жыл бұрын

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  • @HSrqGDfnBB06

    @HSrqGDfnBB06

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video. I was able to fix the clog no problem!

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@HSrqGDfnBB06 - great to hear it worked for you - happy to help! Thanks for letting me know! - DIYNate

  • @apatchyblakey8936

    @apatchyblakey8936

    3 жыл бұрын

    + what can I use to unstop my kitchen double sink using baking soda

  • @danielmeed9794

    @danielmeed9794

    11 ай бұрын

    😢😮q

  • @ThinkerOnTheBus

    @ThinkerOnTheBus

    9 ай бұрын

    My question is, as you begin to demonstrate the hex key solution in the video, if my garbage disposal appears to be functioning okay, that is to say it's rotating, making its usual noise, and seems like it is trying to pull the water through, but none is draining away, would that indicate that the clog lies in the plumbing past the garbage disposal, and not in the garbage disposal itself? When the garbage disposal is clogged is the mechanism jammed, and the motor sounds like it is struggling to rotate the device, or what does a clogged garbage disposal sound? What are the indicators that the clog exists within the garbage disposal?

  • @jdwof7
    @jdwof7 Жыл бұрын

    Just tried the plunger method as my husband didn't want me messing with anything down below and screwing it up worse (although I think with your guidance I would've been fine 😉). Tried the plunger method, about 4 tries since I was being extra careful like you explained, and it cleared it right up! All while my husband was sitting on the couch reading what to do! I said, "already fixed it!" Thanks to you!!!

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey Jennifer - this is great! Put a smile on my face reading it - congrats on the fix and nice work getting it done in a hurry! Thanks for your comment and for watching - glad I could help! - DIYNate

  • @angelguappin8468

    @angelguappin8468

    Жыл бұрын

    I feel Like you cheat on your husband

  • @eggy9ramz5

    @eggy9ramz5

    Жыл бұрын

    @@angelguappin8468 lmao you savage

  • @JimmyLarsen1

    @JimmyLarsen1

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s awesome! U go girl! Show him who the real man is.

  • @Charlie-vj3nz

    @Charlie-vj3nz

    Жыл бұрын

    @@angelguappin8468. 😮.

  • @LauraKuhlConversations
    @LauraKuhlConversations2 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU!! My father died in 2016, and I don't have anyone to ask anymore. SO thank you for this, I don't feel like a fool. I knew the answer but wanted to be sure. Using the plunger helped and your guidance to not go to hard on it would have been the advice my father would have given, that I may not have remembered. I just so appreciate you so much right now.

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey there - thanks for letting me know, Laura! Sounds like your father was a wise and helpful man - glad to have assisted and hope all went well with the fix! Appreciate your comment and it put a smile on my face! Best, DIYNate

  • @dipndots1560

    @dipndots1560

    2 жыл бұрын

    Im in the same situation. My dad died in 2020

  • @LauraKuhlConversations

    @LauraKuhlConversations

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@dipndots1560 I am so sorry for your loss. It does make a difference when you go to ask a questions and they;'re not there anymore. Over the past six years though I can still hear his voice, and when I am fixing my fence or cleaning the garage out I can still hear him say. Take your time and do a good job. You are such a good organizer, and cleaner. You certainly didn't fall far from the tree. I love him today more than yesterday. Miss him, but know I learned everything I could have from him. And now I get to learn from other great men. Here's to our father's Dipindots! :)

  • @dipndots1560

    @dipndots1560

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@LauraKuhlConversations

  • @brandoncastillo1263

    @brandoncastillo1263

    Жыл бұрын

    There’s a Chanel called “dad, how do I?” And it’s really a good channel you should check it out if you haven’t.

  • @tanyakuriel5101
    @tanyakuriel5101Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!!! I fixed my sink in 2 minutes. It was clogged for two weeks. I was losing my mind. I was scared to ask my landlord because she raises the rent everytime something is fixed. Thank you again! God bless you and your family!!🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    Ай бұрын

    You are very welcome - thanks for watching and your comment! Glad you got it fixed and God bless y’all as well! - DIYNate

  • @mzdcwilliams24

    @mzdcwilliams24

    10 күн бұрын

    Lmfao sorry but I am in the same boat right now my sink is clogged for a week now and I don't want to ask mone either because same 😩

  • @Siper2
    @Siper22 жыл бұрын

    Great tips. Just cleared a disposal clog with one pump on my plunger, can't believe I didn't think of that before. 😁 Had it clogged once before and took apart the whole pipe assembly. Much easier, to say the least! Thank ya sir.

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    2 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate the feedback - glad to hear it worked for you! The plunger is a surprisingly simple fix compared to taking the fittings off. Thanks for the comment! - DIYNate

  • @bagelsbagelsbagelsbagels
    @bagelsbagelsbagelsbagels2 ай бұрын

    The plunger worked for me almost immediately - I don't understand *how* it works, but it did the job and saved me a big bill and a week of eating off paper plates while waiting for the plumber to come out. Thank you!!

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    2 ай бұрын

    Great to hear - happy to hear it saved some money and paper plates! Basically, some stuff gets clogged in the drain pipe and the pressure from the plunger unsticks the jam and pushes it further down and separates so it can get through to the sewer. Hope that helps and thanks for your comment! - DIYNate

  • @6bixbytube3
    @6bixbytube3 Жыл бұрын

    Clogged disposal 1 week before Thanksgiving and a shortage of plumbers everywhere. The plunger worked immediately. I'm my wife's hero - today. Thank you.

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha - love that you are the hero for today! Thanks for the comment and have a great one! - DIYNate

  • @jimmccarthyTCP
    @jimmccarthyTCP2 жыл бұрын

    Turning propeller plus plunging worked great! Thank you!

  • @Beachbumbob
    @Beachbumbob Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for all that you do, You probably saved me between a $300 and $400 plumbing bill! Our kitchen sink garbage disposal was turning so I went to your second step the plunger and WOW did that work! So thanks.

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    Жыл бұрын

    Love hearing the $$ savings and great to hear the plunger solved your problem, Bob! Thanks for the comment, sir! - DIYNate

  • @shileytwiley5440
    @shileytwiley54402 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for the video! I never would have thought of rotating the blades on the garbage disposal to fix the clog, but it worked beautifully.

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear it worked for you and glad to help! Appreciate the comment! - DIYNate

  • @justsomeguy7044
    @justsomeguy70443 жыл бұрын

    The plunger worked for me. Much better than taking things apart. Thank you!

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear! Thanks for letting me know - I definitely agree - save taking things apart for when you really have to! - DIYNate

  • @evenbetterthantherealthing
    @evenbetterthantherealthing Жыл бұрын

    Plunger method worked! Thanks Nate!

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    Жыл бұрын

    Great to hear - thanks for letting me know, Doug! - DIYNate

  • @Life76790
    @Life767903 жыл бұрын

    I thought about the plunger and thought i was crazy for a second but when I saw this 1 of your methods, i tried it and it worked! Thanks so much!

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear the plunger method worked for you, Ronnie! Thanks for letting me know! - DIYNate

  • @tooneness6986

    @tooneness6986

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Nate! You saved my day!

  • @mandsavery
    @mandsavery2 жыл бұрын

    This was perfect, I had never tried a plunger before and it worked perfectly after nothing else worked. Thanks Nate!

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    2 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic - thanks for letting me know, Shelly! Great to hear it worked and solved the problem! - DIYNate

  • @lauragreen5155
    @lauragreen51552 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this video! It encouraged me to try again to clear the kitchen sink and it worked! As a single mom, I have to figure lots of things out quickly. Many of which are not in my comfort zone! So, thank you so much.

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    2 ай бұрын

    You are very welcome, Laura! I appreciate you sharing how this helps and love KZread for the ability to find answers to problems that are outside of my knowledge or comfort zone to your point. Thanks very much for the comment and for watching! - DIYNate

  • @susanstover8461
    @susanstover84612 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. GOing to try this tomorrow!

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hope it worked for you! - DIYNate

  • @PescesKitchen
    @PescesKitchen Жыл бұрын

    The plunger worked instantly!!!! Thanks, thumbs up and much appreciated. Thought my Christmas cleanup was going to be hard, but this video saved my life.

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    Жыл бұрын

    Excellent! Great to hear that worked for you and thanks very much for your comment! - DIYNate

  • @vickilove3850
    @vickilove38505 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much for the tips. I had already tried using the plunger but water was still standing in the sink even though it had gone down some. The one thing I didn't do was turn on the disposal after using the plunger. That took care of everything. This was a great help.

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    5 ай бұрын

    Excellent, Vicki - great to hear it worked for you! Really appreciate your comment! - DIYNate

  • @chrismitchell557
    @chrismitchell557 Жыл бұрын

    Omg !!! THANK YOU !! I’m 36 years old and this has made my apartment so rank this easy fix made me feel so silly omg !!! I feel like the real man of the house !!! Another cool reason my kids are calling me a super hero !! NO MORE PAPER PLATES, bowls and plastic wear for real meals !!! !! I was so tired of waiting for maintenance to come fix something so easy THANK U SO MUCH NATE!! My dishwasher was out of commission because of my garbage disposal I literally had to scoop out the nasty sink water from the dishwasher and dump it into the toilet which took at least an hour after washing dishes thank you so much you save me so much time as a father walking past your kids over and over again for hour and 15 minutes while they just wanna play with you it’s kind of irritating when you have daughters that just want to be with there daddy!! NATE YOU FREAKING ROCK !! MY HERO !! GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!! Legit saved me TIME AND MONEY !!

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    Жыл бұрын

    Chris - thanks so much for your comment - you really made my day when I read it and sorry it took me a little while to respond. That is great to hear the sink fix worked for you and when you shared the context, I can only imagine the frustration of waiting on maintenance to come handle something and having to manually remove sink water while waiting for a fix. Great job for you on taking the initiative to look up a solution online and take matters into your own hands and get it resolved! A lot of people don't realize how great KZread, Google, etc. are for self-help and so many problems are a lot easier to fix than they seem when you find the right video or article to solve. Again, great to hear my video helped you out and love hearing it saved you time and money and gave you more time with your kids, my man! God bless back at you and best wishes! - DIYNate

  • @dangwood91887

    @dangwood91887

    2 ай бұрын

    I’m also 36 and relate to everything you said aside from the children. Congrats on your blessings 🙏

  • @michaeltwain
    @michaeltwain Жыл бұрын

    Plunger method worked for me. Thanks!

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    Жыл бұрын

    Great to hear the plunger worked for you! Thanks for the comment! - DIYNate

  • @nolanhubbs2485
    @nolanhubbs24856 ай бұрын

    Plunger worked!! Thanks! Quick and easy

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    6 ай бұрын

    Great to hear the plunger got you fixed - thanks for your comment, Nolan! - DIYNate

  • @mjoj7075
    @mjoj7075 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you do much ! I just got relieved after 5 days of struggling with this issue and plunged the clogged disposal sink! Miracle!

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    Жыл бұрын

    Plunger for the win! It seems the plunger is the MVP of this video - haha! Glad to help and really appreciate you letting me know it worked for you. - DIYNate

  • @jesusmontoya9879
    @jesusmontoya98793 жыл бұрын

    Plunger method helped me! Thank you sir!

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent - glad to hear it helped and thanks for letting me know, Jesus!

  • @Vonabor
    @Vonabor Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! Saved my wife and I a trip to the hardware store on Christmas eve. Allen wrench did the trick this time. Will definitely be getting a plunger to have on-hand in the future.

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    Жыл бұрын

    Great to hear! Thanks so much for the comment and happy to help! - DIYNate

  • @littlebritches8631
    @littlebritches86312 жыл бұрын

    The plunger method worked! I’ve never felt more like a man in my life. Thank you!

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes!!! Great to hear the plunger got it done! Thanks for letting me know! - DIYNate

  • @singhlilly2099
    @singhlilly2099 Жыл бұрын

    Oh Nate thank you so much for sharing the plunger tip!! Just one gentle pump, and it worked like a charm 😭 I was in a mini panic mode the night before going on a 4 day out of town trip, not wanting to dissemble the pipes but also not wanting to come back to a stinky apartment!! Thanks again for showing this easy quick fix!!!

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    Жыл бұрын

    Love that - glad to hear the plunger worked for you, Singh! That should make things a lot better for when you come home. Appreciate your comment and very glad to have helped! - DIYNate

  • @eltrain09
    @eltrain09 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I tried the Allen wrench method and that definitely worked!

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for letting me know the Allen wrench was a winner for you, Elmer! Appreciate the comment as well! - DIYNate

  • @creativeoasiscoach
    @creativeoasiscoach Жыл бұрын

    thank you so much! So helpful. I was able to use the plunger method. It took 3 tries but when it finally released I was so thrilled! Truly appreciate you sharing your knowledge here!

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    Жыл бұрын

    That is a good feeling when it works and the water starts draining again! Thanks very much for your kind comment! - DIYNate

  • @rtbull11
    @rtbull11 Жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU NATE!!! The clog occurred the day before Thanksgiving around 3:00pm. I used Drano Max and left for a few hours. Got back at 6:00pm, no change. After about 4 plunges, I ran the disposal, no more clog. You saved Thanksgiving!!! 😂

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    Жыл бұрын

    Great to hear it was a pre-Thanksgiving fix! Thanks for letting me know and have a happy Turkey Day! - DIYNate

  • @hongyuxiao7609
    @hongyuxiao76093 жыл бұрын

    Works like a charm, thank you sir!

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent - great to hear and thanks for letting me know it worked for you! - DIYNate

  • @MarkGTerry
    @MarkGTerry2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Nate!!! Simple! Easy to follow! Well done!

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    2 жыл бұрын

    You got it, Mark! Appreciate the comment! - DIYNate

  • @alexfrazier878
    @alexfrazier878 Жыл бұрын

    Worked like a charm..thanks

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    Жыл бұрын

    Love hearing this, Alex - thanks for letting me know, sir! Best, DIYNate

  • @michelleboyd8015
    @michelleboyd80152 жыл бұрын

    Oh my gosh... THANK YOU!! I did NOT want to tell my husband I stopped up the disposal!! I fixed it, thanks to you!! With the Allen wrench - THANK YOU!!

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    2 жыл бұрын

    That is what I am talking about! Although I know if my wife told me she got the sink clogged then watched a KZread video and got it unclogged, I would be really impressed and proud of her as well - haha! Appreciate the comment and great job on the fix! - DIYNate

  • @johnkent3348

    @johnkent3348

    2 жыл бұрын

    Just as Nate said, I am really impressed with someone who is not afraid to take matters into their own hands and "charge on" and fix it. You can now add that to your resume!

  • @tylerarevalo1624
    @tylerarevalo1624 Жыл бұрын

    First time ever commenting on a video!! Plunger method worked for me. You’re awesome. Thank you!

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey Tyler - appreciate you testing out the comment feature with this video! Thrilled to hear it worked for you and appreciate your kind words. Best wishes, friend - you are awesome as well! - DIYNate

  • @trinastewart1565
    @trinastewart15653 жыл бұрын

    Hi Nate I just did the plunger step 5mins ago and it worked! Thank you for doing this video because it saved me a plumber bill. The only thing I would’ve liked you to add to the video is putting the strainer in the other side of the sink so the water from the disposal wouldn’t come back up as we’re plunging the disposal side. But all in all your method worked for me. Thanks again and keep the videos coming because you have a new subscriber.

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey Trina - thanks for the comment and great to have you as a subscriber! Glad the plunger worked and saved some $! - DIYNate

  • @LindaCasas-zi8gd
    @LindaCasas-zi8gd Жыл бұрын

    The plunger worked! Thank you!

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    Жыл бұрын

    The plunger is leading the way as far as solves on this video! Appreciate you commenting to let me know it worked, Linda! Best, DIYNate

  • @nancyc4146
    @nancyc41469 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for this information I'm a widow and I watched this I plunged the broken Garbage disposal and it worked😂😂

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    8 ай бұрын

    Happy to help, Nancy - great job to you on getting it fixed! Appreciate you letting me know it helped! - DIYNate

  • @davidferrell155
    @davidferrell155 Жыл бұрын

    Step two, using the plunger worked for me. Thank you for the video.

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    Жыл бұрын

    Great to hear! Thanks so much for the comment and happy to help! - DIYNate

  • @EC4400
    @EC44002 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Nate.

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    2 жыл бұрын

    You got it - thanks for the comment! - DIYNate

  • @matthewklinsmann9591
    @matthewklinsmann95917 ай бұрын

    Thank you!!!! Worked like a charm!

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    7 ай бұрын

    You got it - thanks for the comment! - DIYNate

  • @amandakombani5415
    @amandakombani54153 жыл бұрын

    Hey thanks a lot my sink was clogged watched your easy fix video and decided to try the plunger method and it worked alike a charm. The last time I called a plumber and this time I was like let me google on KZread. Thanks for sharing.

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes - love hearing the success stories! That plunger is kind of a magical fix - haha! Thanks for the comment, and glad to help, Amanda! Best - DIYNate

  • @tonyburkhart888
    @tonyburkhart8882 жыл бұрын

    Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you! You just not only saved us money by avoiding calling a plumber, but relieved a bunch of stress for my wife and I. Everything is now running free!

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent - great to hear, Tony! Glad to help and thanks for your comment, sir! - DIYNate

  • @tonyburkhart888

    @tonyburkhart888

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@DIYNate You are more than welcome!

  • @reginad5732
    @reginad5732 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks. The allen wrench worked for me. 😊

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    Жыл бұрын

    Great to hear the Allen wrench did the trick - thanks for the comment! - DIYNate

  • @temets
    @temets2 жыл бұрын

    My sink was clogged and I thought it would take a lot of effort and work since it's my first time on my own. But it was fixed easily with the plunger. Thank you

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    2 жыл бұрын

    Love hearing this - glad to help and thanks for letting me know! Good luck being on your own for the first time - I always think it feels great each time I learn how to fix a new problem I come across! I always feel like I am getting better for the future! Take care, DIYNate

  • @toddaustin10
    @toddaustin103 жыл бұрын

    The plunger method worked for me also! Thanks! Tip - Just be sure to place a cup over your dishwashers overflow valve located at the top of the sink, near the faucet. Otherwise, you may get splashed when you plunge the blockage.

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear it worked for you and good point on the overflow valve. Don’t thin my sink has one of those, but for those that do, seems like that would help! Thanks for the comment! - DIYNate

  • @FreeToBe_Me

    @FreeToBe_Me

    2 жыл бұрын

    Bless you! ☺️ The plunger worked. It’s the weekend and I did not want to pay overtime. 😅

  • @lifthard70

    @lifthard70

    6 ай бұрын

    Yeah, shoulda read your tip… just splashed dirty water everywhere… at least we both laughed about it

  • @005blackjack
    @005blackjack3 жыл бұрын

    You are a lifesaver. Thank you.!! The Allen wrench did the trick for me.

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    3 жыл бұрын

    Love hearing it worked and helped! Great news and thanks for sharing! - DIYNate

  • @betsyboop4574
    @betsyboop45742 жыл бұрын

    The plunger worked on the second try! So relieved!!! Thanks so much, Nate!

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent - great to hear the plunger came through for you, Betsy! Thanks for letting me know! - DIYNate

  • @trinastewart1565
    @trinastewart15652 жыл бұрын

    Hi Nate I tried the plunger method for the second time and just like the 1st time it works! Thanks Nate for this video. There’s just one thing I would recommend is make sure you put the drain stopper in the other side of the sink.

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Trina - glad to hear the plunger method has now had a second successful run! Good call on stopping the other side as well - thanks for the mention there! - DIYNate

  • @ettawhite641

    @ettawhite641

    9 ай бұрын

    ​thank you so much,once drain was closed on other sink....Bravo! Job well done. Thanks again!

  • @joelminoso
    @joelminoso3 жыл бұрын

    Uff..the best!!!!! Thank you!!!

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped - thanks for letting me know! - DIYNate

  • @Jan-fv9ex
    @Jan-fv9ex2 жыл бұрын

    Worked like a champ! Thank you, clog gone and no problems!

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent - great to hear - thanks for the comment, Jan! - DIYNate

  • @joeyrevels8619
    @joeyrevels8619 Жыл бұрын

    The plunger worked! Thanks!

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    Жыл бұрын

    Happy to help - thanks for letting me know it was the plunger for the win! - DIYNate

  • @johnkent3348
    @johnkent33482 жыл бұрын

    HI Nate - I'm still working on it. You already saved me some grief because I was eyeing the disposal and how to take the whole thing down. I remember installing this new one a while back and it was heavy as concrete, quite hard to hold in place and tighten alone. I'm reasonably sure I have a clog inside the disposal, probably in the teeth that grind stuff up. The motor sounds locked up and is not turning like it should sound. I'm taking a break at the moment as I am partially handicapped. So I am resting and reading KZread. Your post was the first one I found and it looks like it covers all the bases. i just need to put it "to work." I will get back to you, hopefully with good news in a while.

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good luck, John! I hope you are able to get it working again and definitely appreciate your comment! Best, DIYNate

  • @pamzelek9278
    @pamzelek92782 жыл бұрын

    I had tried using a toilet plunger before watching your video but was unsuccessful and thought maybe I should use a sink plunger (which I didn't have) instead of a toilet plunger. I was concerned about damaging my disposal. I made an appointment with a plumber but would have to wait until Monday and wouldn't have a working sink all weekend. After watching your video, I decided to try again with the toilet plunger. This time I got on a ladder as I'm short and not very strong. Being above the sink gave me the leverage I needed and I was able to unclog my drain quickly. I had a working sink on a Friday night and saved myself a plumber bill and not having the use of my sink all weekend. Thank you!

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Pam - great to hear you got the clog cleared with the plunger method and sounds like you had an interesting adjustment to the approach with the ladder! Glad to have helped and love hearing people say that it saved a plumber bill and a frustrating weekend! Appreciate your comment - great context! Best wishes, - DIYNate

  • @nicolehernandez255
    @nicolehernandez25524 күн бұрын

    I tried your methods and it worked! Thank you!!

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    21 күн бұрын

    Excellent - happy to help, Nicole! Appreciate you commenting! Best wishes! - DIYNate

  • @jimlewis8541
    @jimlewis8541 Жыл бұрын

    Worked just a like charm. Thanks 😊

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    Жыл бұрын

    Excellent, Jim - great to hear it worked for you! Thanks for letting me know! - DIYNate

  • @MarioGarcia-qw6dd
    @MarioGarcia-qw6dd3 жыл бұрын

    Had a very slow drain and after adding liquid plumber, waiting for 30 minutes and running hot water it actually was worse with complete standing water. I saw your video and the step with the plunger cleared it right up. Thank you. Any thoughts on why the liquid plumber did work but the plunger immediately did?

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hello Mario - tough to say on Liquid Plumber for sure, but think of it as a solvent (has to take time to dissolve whatever is down there). If there was a thick block, it may have been trying to dissolve a large amount of stuff which could be a slow process. By comparison, the plunger method uses pressure from the top and pushes water against the blockage to force that stuff past the stopped up area. So it likely released the large blockage and got it past the area where things got clogged. That is my best assessment and glad to hear it worked out for you! Thanks for the comment! - DIYNate

  • @chingskusina7638
    @chingskusina76383 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! It worked but I used detergent, hot water and salt before the plunger approach.

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear it worked - thanks for letting me know and the additional context. Best wishes! - DIYNate

  • @chingskusina7638

    @chingskusina7638

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@DIYNate yes, no problem with that. More power to your channel. 🌟

  • @cahris504
    @cahris5049 ай бұрын

    Plunger method worked thanks for the tip

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    8 ай бұрын

    Great to hear the plunger got it done for you - thanks for letting me know! - DIYNate

  • @pastorfolf23
    @pastorfolf23 Жыл бұрын

    SO helpful! Method #1 worked for me... saved SO much time and money. Thanks ever so much!

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    Жыл бұрын

    Love hearing it worked out for you! Thanks for letting me know the plunger worked! - DIYNate

  • @shawnmorymcmillion
    @shawnmorymcmillion2 жыл бұрын

    AWESOME! I’m tired of waiting for my husband to fix our sink! Thanks so much!!!

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha - I can understand that as usually the husband who takes a little too long on my projects. Glad it helped and thanks for the comment! - DIYNate

  • @macieshaw7112
    @macieshaw71123 жыл бұрын

    The plunger method save me from calling a plumber. Thank you!

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent - that is great to hear! Love it when I hear a video saved some $ and headaches! Thanks for letting me know!

  • @soraya692

    @soraya692

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same here !

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    3 жыл бұрын

    Love hearing that - thanks, Yvonne!

  • @saininj

    @saininj

    3 жыл бұрын

    OMG same. Who would have guessed the solution was the simplest.

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing, Nicholas - glad it worked for you! - DIYNate

  • @maureenpatton1198
    @maureenpatton11982 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for these easy instructions !!!my husband is working out of state and I am here alone trying to figure this out and it worked like a charm the plunger save me a plumber visit 😊

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear, Maureen! Love when it works and makes the problem go away vs. being a big, multiple day headache with a service charge! One of the big reasons I love using KZread to solve my ‘day-in-the-life’ problems! Thanks very much for the comment and congrats on the fix! - DIYNate

  • @feimohach
    @feimohach6 ай бұрын

    Thanks Nate, am going to try.

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    6 ай бұрын

    Hope it worked for you! Good luck! - DIYNate

  • @kamashiaterrance1367
    @kamashiaterrance13679 ай бұрын

    I just used the Allen Wrench method and it worked after one try thank you

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    8 ай бұрын

    Happy to help - glat the plunger got it done for you! Thanks very much for the comment! - DIYNate

  • @kimmccarthy4170
    @kimmccarthy4170 Жыл бұрын

    Just used your hints to unclog my garbage disposal. Wrench, and then plunger! worked like a charm. Thanks.

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    Жыл бұрын

    Excellent, Kim - thanks for letting me know and glad you were able to put both into play in getting your sink / disposal running smoothly again. I really appreciate you letting me know with your comment - it helps my channel perform well (and puts a smile on my face knowing someone isn't dealing with the stress/cost of calling a plumber or sitting there with a sink full of water)! - DIYNate

  • @andreaborys-pi9eq
    @andreaborys-pi9eq Жыл бұрын

    Helpful will try it!

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    Жыл бұрын

    Good luck - hope it worked out for you! - DIYNate

  • @nzmalikmd
    @nzmalikmd6 ай бұрын

    Just tried the hex method. Worked instantly. Wow! THANK YOU!! 🙏

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    6 ай бұрын

    You are very welcome! Thanks for letting me know and for your comment! Best, DIYNate

  • @Yourgotoclips
    @Yourgotoclips Жыл бұрын

    Plunger method worked thank u so much

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    Жыл бұрын

    Excellent - really glad to hear the plunger worked for you! I appreciate the comment! - DIYNate

  • @LaurenLoncar
    @LaurenLoncar Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!! Did the trick

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    Жыл бұрын

    Always love hearing this, Laur - thanks for letting me know! - DIYNate

  • @theauthor8901
    @theauthor8901 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, that first tip did the trick for me! God bless you, sir.

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    Жыл бұрын

    Great to hear it helped - thanks for letting me know! - DIYNate

  • @sheilafurth301
    @sheilafurth3012 жыл бұрын

    This video helped me clear a garbage disposal line clog with only a simple plunger. I never would have known if this video wasn't available, soooooo, THANK YOU!

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks very much for the comment, Sheila! Love hearing it helped someone out and gave them an idea they hadn’t thought of. Really appreciate the feedback! Best wishes, DIYNate

  • @esthern9030
    @esthern90303 жыл бұрын

    Plunger worked!!! Thanks for the tip!!!

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear! Thanks for letting me know, Esther!

  • @reddyred5097
    @reddyred50972 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video! The plunger tip saved me a weekend long worth of stress!

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome to hear, Shaina - thanks for letting me know and love that it helped you keep your weekend stress-free! Thanks for putting a smile on my face with your comment! - DIYNate

  • @EK-ir6uv
    @EK-ir6uv Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video!

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    Жыл бұрын

    You got it!

  • @royp1993
    @royp1993 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Nate! the plunger did it for me!

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    Жыл бұрын

    Love hearing that the plunger worked for you, Roy - thanks for letting me know! - DIYNate

  • @debrascarinci1980
    @debrascarinci1980 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the tip. Had to plunge several times as it would not clear. It came up the other sink. Finally ran disposal and plunged the other side and with a prayer or two and it was clear. Awesome.

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear the plunger got you clear, Debra! Sometimes the other side of the sink will let some air / water out so stopping that side up can help with the compression. Sounds like you got it solved and glad you are back up and running. Thanks for letting me know! Best, DIYNate

  • @jzamora1013
    @jzamora101311 ай бұрын

    You’re amazing man. Thank you so much. My blades were jammed and got it to spin freely with the allen tool. Thanks a million🙏🏼💪🏽

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the kind words and glad to hear the Allen wrench fix worked for you! Appreciate you letting me know! - DIYNate

  • @ameritoast5174
    @ameritoast51742 жыл бұрын

    Just did the plunger method and it worked. Thanks for the tip

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent - great to hear! Thanks for letting me know! - DIYNate

  • @arenetheeducator
    @arenetheeducator7 ай бұрын

    The wrench worked: thanks so much!!

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    7 ай бұрын

    Wrench for the win!!! Thanks for letting me know - your comment is appreciated! - DIYNate

  • @jmovechkin80
    @jmovechkin80 Жыл бұрын

    Plunger worked, thank you

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    Жыл бұрын

    Great to hear the plunger got it done! Thanks so much for the comment and happy to help! - DIYNate

  • @veradu1436
    @veradu1436 Жыл бұрын

    Worked like a charm!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH NATE!!!!

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    10 ай бұрын

    Yeah!!! That is what I am talking about! Thanks for letting me know you got up and running - appreciate you watching and commenting! - DIYNate

  • @bellissimialberi
    @bellissimialberi2 жыл бұрын

    You are a genius my friend!!! I appreciate your content so much! Thank you for your kindness to the rest of us.❤

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for the kind words! Glad you liked the video and appreciate the comment! - DIYNate

  • @ThePresh2011
    @ThePresh2011 Жыл бұрын

    Never knew of Allen wrench method. Now we are turning again!!!! Thank you so much!

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    Жыл бұрын

    Excellent - happy to help! I appreciate the comment! - DIYNate

  • @lyndseygvora1666
    @lyndseygvora16662 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    2 жыл бұрын

    Very welcome - thanks for the comment, Lyndsey! - DIYNate

  • @jacobstevens6511
    @jacobstevens6511Ай бұрын

    Thank you! This helped!

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    Ай бұрын

    Very welcome - thanks for letting me know! Take care, DIYNate

  • @juliefackler270
    @juliefackler2702 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this info! The plunger worked perfectly.

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad to help, Julie - great to hear it worked! - DIYNate

  • @latanyaford6948
    @latanyaford69483 жыл бұрын

    The plunger method helped me! Thank you for the video!

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    3 жыл бұрын

    Love hearing that, Dr. Ford! Thanks for sharing and glad to help! - DIYNate

  • @aSisterWithLocs
    @aSisterWithLocs Жыл бұрын

    You are a life and money saver!!! It took me some time but well worth it!! THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH!!!❤❤❤

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    Жыл бұрын

    Cher - you are so very welcome! Thrilled to hear the sink fix saved you money and gave you some relief! Appreciate your positive comment! - DIYNate

  • @michaeljames8630
    @michaeljames8630 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! The Allen wrench made it work!

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    Жыл бұрын

    Love it when the allen wrench fix comes through - thanks for letting me know, Michael! - DIYNate

  • @-2syon133
    @-2syon133 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    Жыл бұрын

    Your welcome - thanks for the comment! - DIYNate

  • @samirafazly2196
    @samirafazly21962 жыл бұрын

    It was helpful. Thanks!

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    2 жыл бұрын

    Happy to help - thanks for your comment! - DIYNate

  • @staff924
    @staff924 Жыл бұрын

    I can’t wait to try it!!

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    Жыл бұрын

    Good luck with the fix - hope it works well for you! Would love to hear how it turns out. - DIYNate

  • @sarachizmar5675
    @sarachizmar56752 жыл бұрын

    Nate you rock!!! Watched the clogged garbage disposal video! Thought I was going to have to buy and replace it but did the plunger and Allen wrench and it worked!!! Keep it up. Thanks buddy!

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sara - thanks so much for your comment! I love seeing feedback like this and appreciate you letting me know it helped and saved you some $$$ and effort. Appreciate it! - DIYNate

  • @Clint101
    @Clint1012 жыл бұрын

    I wouldn't have thought about using a plunger! Worked perfect for me! Thanks so much!

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent - great to hear it worked well for you! Thanks for the comment! - DIYNate

  • @1L2R
    @1L2R2 жыл бұрын

    I just tried the plunger method it worked GREAT ! Thanks

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    2 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic, Ralph! That is great to hear - glad the plunger worked well for you! Thanks for letting me know! - DIYNate

  • @bekahherendeen5071
    @bekahherendeen5071 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for posting this video! I had no idea about using the Allen wrench. I’ve been annoyed with my clogged sink and “broken” garbage disposal for a month now. If only I had known how EASY it was to fix it!

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks for your comment, Bekah - you are totally right! So often I find out I put off a project that was a really easy fix and it just looked like it was going to be tough. Really happy to help and appreciate your awesome comment! - DIYNate

  • @jacquibishop4189
    @jacquibishop41892 жыл бұрын

    Just did the plunge tip & it worked.. thanks for the tips 💯👏

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear the plunger worked for you, Jacqui! Thanks for letting me know! - DIYNate

  • @KordTaylor
    @KordTaylor9 ай бұрын

    Nice helpful video. Thank you!

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    8 ай бұрын

    Sure thing - really apprecaite you letting me know it helped out! - DIYNate

  • @TheYoman341
    @TheYoman3413 ай бұрын

    Thank you DIY Nate!!!! Plunger worked like a charm!!

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    2 ай бұрын

    Yea!!! Very welcome and thanks for your friendly comment! Take care, DIYNate

  • @elianafleck7507
    @elianafleck75072 жыл бұрын

    Wow! It totally worked. Thank you.

  • @DIYNate

    @DIYNate

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear it worked and thanks for the comment! - DIYNate

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