Repair Leaking Kitchen Sink Pipe

A leak under the kitchen sink calls for a plumbing expert.

Repair leaking kitchen sink pipe.

A wrench is used to detach the drain pipe from the drain basket as well as to release the lock and the washer. Under the sink leaks such as a kitchen sink faucet leaking underneath your cabinets or a corroded pipe causing continual drips can cause a lot of damage unless they re addressed right away. It can then be removed by hand if the parts are loosened. A drain is usually sealed with plumber s putty to prevent further leaks.

For the average do it yourself enthusiast fixing loose pipes under a sink is not difficult. Make a check up of the pipes and seal of the kitchen sink to determine that the connections are securely tightened. However the putty can be too thin to start with or it might dry out over time. Place a 1 gallon plastic bucket under.

Check on the washer if it is damaged as well. An epoxy putty can be applied over the source of the leak to temporarily seal it. Place the bucket underneath the leaky pipes. Drain the water from the damaged line and ensure that the area to be patched is clean and dry so that the epoxy will properly adhere to the pipe.

The drain could be the cause of your kitchen sink leaking. One more possibility is that water is coming from the sink drain strainer and when this happens you will see water dripping from the sink when it s full of water. Leaks from the dishwasher drain hose usually occur because of a loose pipe clamp and these clamps have a screw that you can tighten with a screwdriver. Turn off the water valves to the sink to prevent use of the.

Occasionally the leak may come from an old and worn out drain that is beyond repair. Immediately turn off the water supply upstream of the leaking pipes.