How To Open Insinkerator Garbage Disposal [repack] Jun 2026

Every InSinkErator comes with a small hex wrench. If you lost yours, a standard 1/4-inch hex key from any hardware store works. Tape it to the disposal or the inside of the sink cabinet so you always have it.

Before attempting to open your InSinkErator garbage disposal, make sure you have the following tools and materials: how to open insinkerator garbage disposal

Unlike a jar or door, a garbage disposal does not "open" like a hinged lid. It is a sealed unit. When people ask how to open it, they usually mean one of three things: Every InSinkErator comes with a small hex wrench