Lift the sink flange from the top of the sink. Loosen the bolts in the mounting assembly with a wrench, then pull down the mounting assembly and set it near the disposal. Loosen the screws in the mounting ring that connects the disposal to the metal mounting assembly beneath the sink, then pull down the disposal and carefully set it on a clean, dry surface. Start by loosening the screws securing the main drain pipe to the disposal, then loosen the screws in the metal clamp securing the dishwasher hose to the disposal and detach the drain pipe and dishwasher hose from the disposal. To reseal the leaky flange, you must first detach the garbage disposal. Leaks near the top of the unit are more likely to show themselves while the sink is plugged, while side and bottom leaks are more noticeable while the sink is unplugged. If a leak isn’t immediately apparent, remove the sink stopper and pour a few more cups of dyed water down the sink drain, then check for leaks again. Inspect each of these locations while gliding a light-colored rag over the unit the dyed water will readily show on the rag and reveal the location of the leak. the side, where the dishwasher hose or main drain pipe connects to the disposal.the top, where the disposal meets the sink drain.Using a flashlight, examine the unit for escaping colored water, which is likely to come from one of three places: In any handy container, mix a few drops of food coloring into a few cups of water, and pour the dyed water onto the sink stopper to help you locate the leak. Then insert a watertight sink stopper into your sink drain and wipe the unit dry with a clean cloth. Prior to testing the garbage disposal for leaks, unplug it at the wall outlet and turn off the power from the breaker box to prevent electrical shock. Offenders may be banned.Photo: Prepare to find the leak. Any links to a website or blog will be removed. This is not a place to advertise products and or services. We do not endorse any contractors, and proceeding with a contractor you've met via this sub should be done at your own risk. We're all here to learn and help each other out - enjoy! No question is too stupid, too simple, or too basic. Name-calling, abusive, or hateful language is not tolerated, nor are disrespectful, personal comments. This sub is NOT for questions from contractors, flippers, landlords or tradesfolks - we only allow discussion surrounding improvements made to your personal home.Ĭomments must be on-topic, helpful, and kind. These guidelines, and more, can be read here before posting. We want to keep the conversations here in the sub, not just drive it away. Project-sharing posts must include narrative as well as basic info such as product details (brands/prices/purchase locations), overall budget, and a brief description of the project in the reddit text itself (not in the imgur album).
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