When a garbage disposal clicks repeatedly but fails to spin up, it typically indicates that the motor's starter relay is attempting to engage, but a hard physical obstruction is locking the flywheel, or the unit is stuck due to corrosion. First, turn off the wall switch and unplug the unit from the electrical outlet to ensure absolute safety. Look underneath the sink, insert a 1/4-inch hex service wrench into the hexagonal socket in the exact center of the motor's bottom plate, and rotate it back and forth to dislodge the jam. Once the impellers turn freely, press the red reset button, plug the unit back in, and test it by running cold water; successful operation is verified when the motor hums smoothly and water drains instantly.
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