Garbage Disposer Repair

boydcage · #1 (**permalink**) 07-19-2011, 10:41 AM

Every expert I've talked to assures me the allen wrench solution is the way to go in general garbage disposal troubleshooting. BUT... I have looked up & down on this unit and have yet to find the "female" slot for the wrench.. just a smooth round bottom plate with a tiny screw head in the middle. I found the red re-set button (on the side- didn't help the issue) and I'm not the original owner, & bought my own allen wrench. Does anyone know if this is the super rare case where the wrench solution is not applicable? Or other solutions?

Joseph7820 · #2 (**permalink**) 08-19-2011, 04:36 PM

GE Garbage Disposals do not use the "Allen Wrench" system.

The "Allen Wrench" system is used by In-Sink-Erator Garbage Disposals. The allen wrench is used to tighten and loosen the disposal unit to the sink flange.

The allen wrench is also put into a slot in the bottom of the In-Sink-Erator unit to turn it in order to help free any jams.

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GE Disposer no allen wrench option?

Garbage Disposer Repair

Every expert I've talked to assures me the allen wrench solution is the way to go in general garbage disposal