What do you use to unjam a garbage disposal?

Question

I broke a broom stick and a hammer so far... There is no s***w underneath and it's humming.

Thank you all!

Answer 1

Unplug it. The plug in is under the sink. The with a wooden broom handle turn the garbage disposal from the drain in the sink.

Trying to do this with power on and it humming is deadly.  

Answer 2

The one I have has a hole for an Allen wrench head.  I have unjammed mine several times by using the Allen wrench provided with the Insinkerator simply by turning it with the wrench.

Answer 3

Before trying to insert anything, top or bottom, shut off the power to the disposal.  Does your disposal have a small hole on the bottom, in the very center?  If it does, then a 1/4" allen wrench is what you will need to unjam the unit.  If your disposal doesn't have this hole, then I would suggest a tire iron from your car, or a very large screwdriver.   They are  strong enough to do the job, and will not break.  If all this fails, then call a plumber.  Good luck!