How To Unclog Garbage Disposal With Standing Water

With standing water in the sink first turn off the disposal. Use a plunger over the drain creating a tight seal and plunge vigorously. If water remains try a drain snake through the disposal opening. Place a bucket under the P-trap disconnect it and clear the clog manually. The blockage is usually in the drain pipe below the disposal not in the unit itself. Reconnect the trap run water and test the disposal.