80% of stuck InSinkErator disposals can be fixed in under 10 minutes using the bottom hex wrench. If manual rotation does not free the shaft, replacement is the only safe and practical option.
: Work the wrench back and forth. If it’s stubborn, use some force—the wrench is designed to bend before the disposal breaks. Keep turning until you can complete a full 360-degree circle. Did the Power Go Out? insinkerator garbage disposal stuck
| Model Series | Common Jam Points | Reset Button Location | Special Tool Required | |--------------|------------------|----------------------|------------------------| | Badger (1, 5, 15) | Around impeller edges | Bottom center | 1/4" hex | | Evolution (Compact, Excel) | Near grind ring | Bottom center | 5/32" hex | | Pro Series | Anti-jam swivel impellers – usually self-clears | Bottom recessed | None | 80% of stuck InSinkErator disposals can be fixed