Troubleshooting garbage disposals is a fairly simple process, and most models have a reset button. Your garbage disposal has safety mechanisms that can be tripped when overfilled or if something is producing a clog. This prevents damage to the garbage disposal, giving a professional technician a chance to resolve the problem.

You’ll usually find the reset button at the bottom of the disposal. Make sure you unplug the garbage disposal before reaching in and removing the debris. Once it’s clear, plug it back in, press the reset button and turn on the water as well as the disposal to make sure it’s working properly again.