Your kitchen sink is an integral part of your home, which makes its plumbing’s efficient functioning a necessity more than a need. Like most sinks in your house, the kitchen sink is supplied with water from the main line. However, kitchen sinks are often connected to many more fixtures than any other sink; such as the garbage disposal, water filter, and even your dishwasher.
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Checking for Leaks in Your Kitchen Sink Plumbing
If you’ve been noticing a musty smell developing in the cabinets under the sink, you may have a leak somewhere. It could be the drainpipe, the faucet, or even the supply hose. Since they are fairly easy to pinpoint, turn on the water and get snooping under your sink.
The kitchen sink drain may need a simple tightening or a replacement. If the leak is in the pressurized hose spray, you will see the apparent spray. For a leak in the drain pipe, you may have to fill the sink with water before examining the pipe underneath.
A good place to begin looking for the leaking kitchen sink plumbing unit is underneath the puddle of water or where you seem to feel the dampness most.
Here are some main areas to check when you may have a leaky kitchen sink:
Water Supply Pipe
The pipe that connects your sink to the main supply, contains water at high pressures. A leak in this unit will be immediately noticeable. The defected part will either spray or drip profusely, depending on the damage.
A common source of such leaks is the shut-off valve. Over time, your shut-off valve’s compression fittings may come loose. To fix this, simply take a wrench and position its mouth on either side of the compression nut, while holding the valve in place with another.
The connections of kitchen sink faucets are another common leak-prone area. These can also be difficult to repair as they are usually located behind the sink, in cramped spaces. The best way to tighten them is with a pair of locking pliers. Wrenches take up too much space and need a wide swing angle, which may be difficult to obtain in small spaces.
Leaky Kitchen Sink Drain
The trap of a kitchen sink is designed to hold water and prevent harmful gases from passing through sewer pipes and into your homes. It also traps debris and prevents the formation of clogs. Leaks in this unit, are most likely a result of a loose connection, corrosion, and, blockages.
Once again, you can use your wrench to tighten the lock bolt, but moving it in a clockwise direction. If the trap continues to leak, take it out completely and clean it thoroughly. If you suspect a blockage, you can opt to clear the drain with the help of an auger. If your sink is blocked, water will drain very slowly; taking from a minute or two, to even 10.
PRO TIP: If the lock nuts are proving to be a challenge to screw on or off, they may be corroded. You should consider a replacement.
General Leak Under Kitchen Sink
When no other source of a leak can be determined, it is safe to assume that it is the kitchen sink drain, or the kitchen sink faucet. For this leak, you will want to unscrew the drain, and clean it thoroughly. Remove all of the previous plumber's putty by using a scraper if it is set in place.
After cleaning the drain and its surrounding area, position it in place and reseal it with plumber’s putty.
Leaky Kitchen Sink Faucets
Depending on the type of faucet you own, a leak in the faucet can be fixed by unscrewing the locknut at the stem of the faucet. Here, you will find a rubber gasket and a metal disc, known as a washer. Replace the washers and the gasket, and reassemble your faucet, this should help the sink leaking from the drain gasket.
The kitchen sink drain may need a simple tightening or a replacement. If the leak is in the pressurized hose spray, you will see the apparent spray. For a leak in the drain pipe, you may have to fill the sink with water before examining the pipe underneath.
A good place to begin looking for the leaking kitchen sink plumbing unit is underneath the puddle of water or where you seem to feel the dampness most.
Here are some main areas to check when you may have a leaky kitchen sink:
Water Supply Pipe
The pipe that connects your sink to the main supply, contains water at high pressures. A leak in this unit will be immediately noticeable. The defected part will either spray or drip profusely, depending on the damage.
A common source of such leaks is the shut-off valve. Over time, your shut-off valve’s compression fittings may come loose. To fix this, simply take a wrench and position its mouth on either side of the compression nut, while holding the valve in place with another.
The connections of kitchen sink faucets are another common leak-prone area. These can also be difficult to repair as they are usually located behind the sink, in cramped spaces. The best way to tighten them is with a pair of locking pliers. Wrenches take up too much space and need a wide swing angle, which may be difficult to obtain in small spaces.
Leaky Kitchen Sink Drain
The trap of a kitchen sink is designed to hold water and prevent harmful gases from passing through sewer pipes and into your homes. It also traps debris and prevents the formation of clogs. Leaks in this unit, are most likely a result of a loose connection, corrosion, and, blockages.
Once again, you can use your wrench to tighten the lock bolt, but moving it in a clockwise direction. If the trap continues to leak, take it out completely and clean it thoroughly. If you suspect a blockage, you can opt to clear the drain with the help of an auger. If your sink is blocked, water will drain very slowly; taking from a minute or two, to even 10.
PRO TIP: If the lock nuts are proving to be a challenge to screw on or off, they may be corroded. You should consider a replacement.
General Leak Under Kitchen Sink
When no other source of a leak can be determined, it is safe to assume that it is the kitchen sink drain, or the kitchen sink faucet. For this leak, you will want to unscrew the drain, and clean it thoroughly. Remove all of the previous plumber's putty by using a scraper if it is set in place.
After cleaning the drain and its surrounding area, position it in place and reseal it with plumber’s putty.
Leaky Kitchen Sink Faucets
Depending on the type of faucet you own, a leak in the faucet can be fixed by unscrewing the locknut at the stem of the faucet. Here, you will find a rubber gasket and a metal disc, known as a washer. Replace the washers and the gasket, and reassemble your faucet, this should help the sink leaking from the drain gasket.
Are you in the Nashville area and need some professional help with your kitchen sink? Call Covert Plumbing today at (615) 887-4427 to learn more about different plumbing repair and installation options. Our friendly services paired with budget-friendly quotes make us the best choice at assisting you with your needs.