Tried to fix my garbage disposal with a broom handle - big mistake

I jammed a broom handle down there to loosen a clog (like my dad always did) and ended up cracking the flywheel plate. Two hours and $85 for a plumber later, I learned they make these little hex wrenches specifically for this. Has anyone else broken something by using the wrong tool out of laziness?

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riley4320d ago

You ever notice how we'll spend more time and money fixing something we broke trying to save a few minutes? It's like we all have to learn the hard way that the right tool actually matters.

susan64920d ago

Broke a door jamb once trying to fix a sticky latch with a butter knife.

king.robin20d ago

My buddy Mark tried to unclog his kitchen sink with a coat hanger once and ended up punching a hole right through the PVC pipe under the cabinet. Water sprayed everywhere, soaked the drywall, and he had to cut the whole section out and glue in a new piece. Cost him way more than just calling a plumber from the start. Some lessons you gotta learn the hard way I guess.