My Garbage Disposal Is Spinning but Not Draining

A garbage disposal is one of the most valuable conveniences in the modern kitchen. Mounted below the sink drain, the garbage disposal uses several blades that spin like propellers to grind solid food waste into bits. These small bits are washed away through a grey-water plumbing system.
The garbage disposal reduces waste odors and makes kitchen clean-up significantly quicker and easier.
Until it stops working, that is.
According to Michael Marugo, Plumbing Operations Manager at ABC Home & Commercial Services, if you’re dealing with a garbage disposal that is spinning but not draining, there is likely something stuck in the disposal itself or further down in the drain.
The first thing to check is whether the other side of your sink has water backing up. If water isn’t backing up on the other side of your sink, then the clog is either in the disposal or in the fittings right below it. For this … Read Full Post »