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Water damage is one of the most difficult disasters to deal with. A leaking sink can flood your cabinets, create mold, and cause thousands of dollars of damage. I have prepared a relatively simple and inexpensive fix to repair a leaking garbage disposal without the hassle of calling a plumber and spending a larger amount of money. This fix requires a screwdriver, a hammer or chisel, and Plumber's Putty.
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Unplug the garbage disposal from the power source.
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Loosen and disconnect the dishwasher drain hose from the garbage disposal unit by loosening the clamp and removing the screws with a flathead screwdriver.
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Pull the gray tube from the disposal.
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Remove the three screws from the flange at the top of the garbage disposal unit. These screws are at the top right above the black disposal box.
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Disconnect the lock-nut at the flange.
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Use the screwdriver to turn the locking ring counter clock-wise, disengaging the drain hose and disposal.
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The disposal will drop down—be sure to catch the disposal and place on the bottom of the sink.
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Move from underneath the sink to the top of the sink.
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To remove the flange, push from underneath the sink with one hand and pull it out through the top of the sink with your other hand.
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Scrape off ALL excess putty from the flange and the sink.
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Remove a small ball of putty and roll into a golf ball shape.
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Roll the putty flat into a snakelike shape, approximately 3/4 inch diameter.
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Wrap the putty around the flange and place the flange back into the sink.
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Press down hard into the sink and remove any excess Plumber's Putty.
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Reassemble the flange and garbage disposal by reversing these steps.
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Put a sink stopper in and fill up the sink approximately halfway.
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Remove the stopper and check underneath the sink to make sure there are no leaks.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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How do you stop the flange screws from backing out? Fixed it yesterday and screws were loose already this evening…help…
