Garbage Disposal Leaking From Sink Flange

A garbage disposal flange should be sealed with plumber s putty and then tightened from underneath the sink.

Garbage disposal leaking from sink flange.

Locate the clip that holds the bottom flange in the correct position. Use a tool to loosen the bolts that tighten the flange. Pull the top flange out from the top of the sink. Loosen and disconnect the dishwasher drain hose from the garbage disposal unit.

Do so by loosening the clamp and. If the top of the garbage disposal is leaking re seal and tighten the flange. Obtain something flat flat head screwdriver will work to pop the clip out of its groove. A leak at the very most upper area of the garbage disposal could be the garbage disposal flange which goes through the sink.

Unplug the garbage disposal from the power source. Leaking flange another common cause for a leaking garbage disposal is the disposal flange.