How To Fix A Leaky Garbage Disposal Unit

The leak can also come from any pipes that connect to the garbage disposal machine.

How to fix a leaky garbage disposal unit. Please help support my channel by using my link to. You can t figure out where the leak is coming from if things are already wet. As an amazon affiliate i get commissions from purchases made from links in the description of my videos. If the blades are still stuck rotate them with an allen wrench or a specialty garbage disposal wrench. It all has to be dried off first in order to help you pinpoint the source of the leak.

Turn the garbage disposal off completely and unplug the unit. Turn on the water and fill up the sink a little less than half full. The reason this may be defective is that the putty that the plumber applied has worn out or the mounting bolts are loose. Place a bag a small garbage can or a bucket underneath the sink to collect any leaking water. First simply tighten the screws that secure the drain pipe to the garbage disposal unit.

This leakage often comes from where the drain lines are connected to the side of the garbage disposal. That may be visible in the joint of disposal and sink drain or probably on the unit s bottom. If your garbage disposal is leaking a good place to start to find the cause is taking a look at the sink flange. Sop up any standing water in the bottom of the cabinet then dry off the garbage disposal and all other surfaces within the cabinet in question. If it is hard to notice any leaks try removing the sink stopper.

Wipe the unit dry with a clean cloth then unplug the sink drain if plugged and pour a few cups. Take a bottle of food coloring the brighter the better and place a few drops in the sink of water. Then put a stopper in the disposal side of the sink. To resolve this tighten the metal clamp using a screwdriver that connects the lines from the disposal to the dishwasher. Whether you repaired or replaced the leaking garbage disposal test for any missed problem spots.

Remember everything should be dry so if you see water on or beneath your disposal you have a leak. You can purchase a gasket at your local hardware store. The sink flange is the top of your garbage disposal unit. By locating your leak you will be able to fix it using the tips below. Usually a minor component is simply too loose or it has worn out over time.