How to fix a leak under your sink.

You open the sink cupboard door and oww!!! there is water everywhere. Don't panic it`s a straight forward job that in most instances does not require any tools.
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[@melindakelly9709]

Ha ha... it kills me that a plumber wanted to charge me $400.00 US dollars plus to hook my sink back up after I had other work done...I DON'T THINK SO !!! DISGUSTING ! I'm a single woman out of work caring for my elderly uncle w/ Alzheimer's full time, that being after dealing with my mother that passed away & now I am trying to pay her past bills. I figured out how to do most of this myself before watching this video but this definitely confirmed to me what I needed to know. THANK YOU !!!

[@frankm6711]

Trades workers are typically blood sucking money hungry dishonest thieves. They will take a simple project like this and make it sound like there doing brain surgery by the time there done explaining it to you. This is a five minute quick fix.

[@anonymoss100]

you are a diamond geezer for taking the time to do this video, got me out of a jam thanks mate

[@dereton33]

+anonymoss100 No problem

[@PUBHEAD1]

I am now inspired to be a diamond geezer

[@wishuwereme97]

Thank you from Norway! As a student living by myself this video helped me avoid a lot of trouble and panic

[@dereton33]

Julie Hett No problem Julie. Al.

[@ecologistanuclear3732]

Tks mate, you saved me the call & money to the plumber today, regards from Chile now (lived in the ACT last 4 years), Cheers

[@jenninehunt7923]

Thank you so much for posting this!!! I was sure my leak was going to be something serious... but thanks to your video, I fixed it myself in 5 minutes. It took me longer to move the stuff out from under the sink than it did to solve the problem. Cheers!

[@dereton33]

No problem Jennie.

[@1stdrive]

Thanks so much for this. I had a leak from my sink and like you said early on in the video, it was just a loose nut that needed tightening. You saved me a lot of hassle during this lockdown!

[@dereton33]

No problem pleased you sorted it ok.

[@MsCheesemonster13]

My husband fixed the leak under our sink after watching your helpful video. Of course it would start leaking on a Sunday, the day before my sister is going to visit, so we were going to call a plumber out tomorrow, but now, thanks to you, we don’t have to. You are an absolute star for making this. Thank you xx

[@dereton33]

Great job!

[@euansmith3699]

When you said, "Have a bowl handy", I immediately thought, "There's a sink there to pour the water in to..." Doh!

[@SydneyGirl100]

Me too! Ha,ha, ha....

[@pigeonlove]

comedians

[@georginaforbes1590]

Me too! It’s classic! 😂

[@louisemagill8295]

Can't tell you the number of times I've actually used the sink as I'm fixing it 😅

[@PetiteBluebirdgirl]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ms.cussout6227]

Thank you so much for taking the time to video this! It saved me a lot of panic. The pipes had completely separated, I'm guessing that the vibration of the garbage disposal loosened the nut over time. I fixed it in no time after a lot of cleaning up.

[@dereton33]

No problem Sandra.

[@TheSexyHuntres86]

My apartment has been out twice to fix my leaky bathroom sink.. And I believe that I was able to fix what they did not just from watching this 6 minute video. Thanks for the advice! And hello from Utah! 😊

[@dereton33]

Hi Andy thanks for watching. From Devon England

[@lloyd594]

Clear and straightforward thanks Ill give the Teflon tape a go firstly as I had Such trouble doing the the screw back up through the plughole -it kept spinning and only after a long battle finally it screwed back up-but now its leaking badly from underneath directly -not near the nuts.So i will try PTFE tape up there and fingers crossed .

[@stephenrimmer5635]

Thanks for posting this video - super helpful. It’s the second time I’ve referred to your videos for a plumbing related issue and both times they’ve really helped me out. All the best

[@dereton33]

You're very welcome!

[@user-uz3fe4dv4h]

Brilliant! I managed to stop the leak using only a screwdriver to tighten up the screw in the middle of the sink hole. I didn't even have to go to the hardware store. Explanations very easy to follow and understand. Thank you !!

[@ebolarnator1794]

Thanks for the tip for using PTFE tape to fix the leak. I moved into a new house recently and the waste pipe in the kitchen had a very slow leak. I really couldn't be bothered with the faff of contacting my landlord or a plumber for such a minor issue, plus I had some PTFE tape anyway in my tool box. Took me all of 10 minutes to fix it. Job well done! :)

[@dereton33]

Glad I could help!

[@paralegalish]

Thank you for the quick & easy video, ain't nobody got time for waffle! It took me less than a minute to replace washer & have sink up & running! I checked out your video to confirm my suspicions that it was just a washer. Great vid 👍

[@dereton33]

Thanks.

[@andymee20]

Thank you - another really useful video. I turn to you for all my plumbing advice nowadays. It's very much appreciated.

[@lloyd594]

I used Both my hands to tighten the screw in the plug hole after seeing your video and the leak has STOPPED PHEW thank you Al

[@lisalyttle9008]

What a fantastic bloke you are! Saved me money by watching your easy to follow videos. Thankyou

[@dereton33]

Thanks Lisa.

[@huggyhare]

I was about to get a "man" in then decided to check youtube first. I'm glad I did. You saved me at least 40 quid with your very clear, easy to follow video. Thank you sir!

[@dereton33]

+huggy hare No problem. Al.

[@melindakelly9709]

Couldn't see the washers you mentioned, but luckily I was aware of it already. Very helpful video even so ! Thankssssss

[@nazminbhanu47]

I tried to be a plumber, took everything apart, got my kitchen floor flooded and sat for hours staring at what i did and cried. Came across your video. Thank you very much. Love you! ❤

[@dereton33]

That`s great pleased you sorted it.

[@shahrom33]

Thanks so much for this video. i thought I installed it badly, and it was right. i didn't include the washer in the first go. now there is no more leak. Really appreciate your video!

[@dereton33]

You're welcome!

[@stellbb278]

Thanks so much, so easy to follow. Can't even image how much I saved from not having to call out a plumber. Thank you!

[@dereton33]

You're welcome!

[@prbrown58]

thank you so much. Yes, I panicked, then I checked your video, went to store and got the new parts, and now it seems like brand new.

[@dereton33]

Paul Brown No problem Paul. Al.

[@davidstringfellow8994]

Always watch your clips, been very helpful. Thank you.

[@markryan7]

This video helped me understand what the problem was under my sink, and how to fix it! Thanks!

[@dereton33]

No problem Mark.

[@sophiabang5019]

Thanks for the video! It was very helpful.

[@malcolmbrown5461]

Thanks for posting this. I followed your instructions and was able to fix the leak myself just by using sealant. Far cheaper than calling plumber.

[@dereton33]

Excellent!

[@sqcollection3461]

Fixed my issue in 10 minutes! Thank you for saving me time and $$$

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@judypie64]

Thank you so much for this video. Never knew about the gaskets. I am a new home owner though...

[@dereton33]

+Judith Tyler . No problem Judith.

[@eddygatlin]

1 min 30 in and im actually enthused to sort this leak that has pissed me off, thanks, great tone to the vid

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@markcampbell9356]

Thank you! It started leaking under the sink yesteday. I was just back from a day of cycling so I watched this but being tired, I stuck a plastic box underneath to catch any water in case (which I did at times) I forgot not to use the kitchen sink. Woke up fresh this morning and using a bit of duck tape to tighten the connection (also removed the U bend, cleaned it out etc) and problem is fixed, The U bend I guess is not far off 20 years old so I'll "splash out" and get a new one and if / when it leaks next time, I'll just change it.

[@dereton33]

They are cheap so sometimes not worth repairing

[@ajaxuk7063]

Just fixed my leak under the kitchen sink, many thanks for the video!

[@dereton33]

No problem Ajax.

[@rebeccashetter2309]

Thanks this was a great video and great help.

[@dereton33]

+rebecca Shetter No problem. Al.

[@Seansaighdeoir]

Appreciate the help your videos provide - many thanks for posting!

[@dereton33]

No worries!

[@Kinetic1957]

nice one mate. it did really help me out. thank you.

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@ceteareth6]

Thank you!! For everyone out there that tried this and didn’t succeed at first.. just believe in him and keep trying till you get it right!!

[@dereton33]

Yes just believe that you can do it and you will.

[@shortbreadhead]

hadn't done this in a good while so always good to double check in case you're forgetting something. Cheers mate

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@jonathanstirling4129]

Nice 1 Al, job done.

[@DehOllie]

Thank you for the video! My drain is a weird one so it was a little different but managed to sort it, thank you pal

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@christianmather]

Very helpful video, my leak is now fixed thanks to you :)

[@dereton33]

You're welcome!

[@koko1974ify]

Very helpful, thank you.

[@deanhaidar5894]

very helpful and detailed, the tips helped me fix the leak in the trap.

[@dereton33]

No problem Dean.

[@stuart75]

Thanks mate The PTFE works a treat Cheers from Australia

[@dereton33]

No problem, from rain soaked England.

[@4ndy123]

Thanks for this. I fixed a blockage and noticed that it was leaking after. I think I was tightening too much which was changing the shape of the washer. Sorted it now by not tightening as much. Fingers crossed. Thanks

[@dereton33]

Great job!

[@barney9456]

Thank you I appreciate this vid, it reassured me, as once I tightened the screw it stopped leaking :)

[@dereton33]

No problem Barney.

[@neilstleon6251]

Thanks heap's mate you are a really good teacher. Much appreciated

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@esthermaniega]

I've just added some tape as you mentioned and looks like the leak is fixed. Thanks for your post

[@dereton33]

No problem 👍

[@SMSJSC]

Thanks so much! I will give it a try. Wife, as usual, wants to get a plumber in...

[@dereton33]

Give it a go Stuart.

[@troywesley578]

We just moved to a new house and this helped a lot thank you

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@sarahtammi222]

Great video! Saved me an expensive call out - thank you!! 😊

[@dereton33]

You are so welcome!

[@nofflesjones]

Cheers for this, exactly what I was looking for.

[@dereton33]

No problem Lee.

[@cazmayf]

Thank you for making this! So helpful

[@dereton33]

No problem

[@warnfestivals]

Thank you so much, this video is so clear along with your instructions, saving me £40+ Amazing, off to look at your other plumbing videos :)

[@dereton33]

+Martin Warn Thanks Martin. Enjoy. Al.

[@MD-kq6nz]

Love your helpful video. There is a different guy doing a similar video on a bathroom sink. He doesn’t have a rubber washer ring in his pipe. Are the rubber rings more common in kitchens than in bath sinks? I have a little leak in the kitchen.

[@dereton33]

They should be in the bath ,basin and kitchen sinks.

[@kayleychoudry2845]

Thank you so much for this. You’re a lifesaver

[@dereton33]

No problem!

[@jlindell6532]

thanks for videos . good attention to detail which helps

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@SuperTysoon]

Thank you sir!

[@maryfinch3527]

Thank you so much for this video. The hardest part was finding a replacement washer.

[@dereton33]

No problem Mary.

[@markmclaughlan1]

Very handy. Thanks for doing the video.

[@dereton33]

No problem Mark.

[@santosharakere]

Excellent demo. Thanks.

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@daegandeckard]

Lovely. Job done! Thanks.

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@rhysmarks7024]

Cheers pal! Very helpful for me and my housemates

[@dereton33]

No problem 👍

[@jimdalton01]

Great video mate! Thanks so much. Cheers

[@dereton33]

+James Dalton . No problem.

[@yanicastro3152]

Thank you sir, your video helped a lot!

[@dereton33]

You are welcome!

[@navalukthrasher9269]

Thank you from Edmonton, Canada.

[@dereton33]

Welcome!

[@kellerrobert80]

I could not tell, but it seemed one end of your trap was a flanged connection? The difference is subtle but important. Flanges are used in two places under sinks: on the top of the vertical tailpiece coming from the strainer and into a Tee connection. All other connections involve a taper, whether from a washer or molded into the pipe. If you see a flange instead taper on, say, a tailpiece going into the wall, you've got the wrong one and it will NEVER work. In the USA, entire trap assemblies are typically under US$20 and assure perfect fit. Get PVC if you can.

[@acenow596]

You literally saved me $583.75!!! Thank you so much!!!

[@dereton33]

No problem. Hit the THANKS button any time.

[@DK-vn6ed]

brilliant video thank u. (3 years ago!) the plumber didn't put the black rubber ring (=taper seal?) on the outlet pipe!!! It took 3 years but it leaked today! arghhhh

[@dereton33]

O well it happens.

[@miniseeds]

Your a legend!

[@LormaG]

Thanks for the upload helped me with mine.

[@dereton33]

No problem

[@DoctorAyesha]

thank you for this amazing video!

[@dereton33]

You're so welcome!

[@saracinofamily6637]

so very helpful, thank you

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@woopeefish]

Thank you, very well explained and easy to understand.

[@user-sf2ix9ze3d]

Thanks so much I was panicking because I have leaking from my sink I fix it now thanks again

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@vsgP7117]

I think I have to unscrew the Knot on the pipe and bring it to the plumbing shop; some shops don't have the standard size so they ask for the size which i can't find!

[@lorrainee4841]

Thank you!!! Very helpful!

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@balvirbhamra3827]

Video are very good make work very easy

[@bucky1990heyy]

cheers worked a charm!

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@aliciacronin4554]

Thanks so much for this video! Can now fix my sink myself :)

[@dereton33]

Great!

[@haraldgeraldsen3037]

You helped me fix my sink, thanks!

[@dereton33]

No problem 😊

[@Mike-vu6io]

Very clear, cheers!

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@Cassiopea456]

Amazing you make this look so easy! Can I ask you to make a video to unblock a sink too? Thank you!

[@dereton33]

I have one or two of them already on my channel.

[@Cassiopea456]

@@dereton33 Thank you very much.So there is an update, I also found another video beside yours so i took a bit from you and the other guy, bought a sink snake too advised from a friend, , and I followed both tutorials, so now the clog is gone but when I put the pipes together again, they are liking, so I ordered a wrench, its gap fully open from jaw to jaw is 80mm large enuff to grip and tight up the pumps. Keep you posted, maybe my experience can help somebody else having the same problem.

[@AugustoRz]

Thanks a lot for sharing! Time to buy some new washers...

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@grahamwilkinson2739]

Thanks for the video. So useful. Are the washers are a standard size?

[@dereton33]

Yes they are

[@SamadhiTherapy]

thanks, so helpful. Leak fixed

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@jodiefuerteventura6652]

Thanks very much for this video 😁

[@dereton33]

No problem 👍

[@snoble3177]

thanks for the tip!!

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@Dad3601]

Thank god im not the only one watching i thought i was mario the plumber but all great now after watching your dedicated upload

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@geoffm9944]

Thanks for an excellent video. I had to take off my U bend as it was clogged up with fat. I replaced the washers. But should you use some sort of jointing compound on the threads to make it extra water tight?

[@dereton33]

No not on plastic.

[@geoffm9944]

@@dereton33 Thanks.

[@saratoussaint7603]

Brilliant, thank you.

[@dereton33]

No problem Sara.

[@kathyfreet7259]

Thank you thank you thank you! With all the covid going on up here you have to put the dogs away (given), no one under 18 or over 70 (that leaves me) and I have to wear a mask in my own home. It was going to be at least a week and I've got dishes to do! It's fixed and ACE Hardware guys helped me installing! Wow I'm happy I looked on You Tube before making an appt.

[@dereton33]

Glad to help Kathy.

[@tiffany-sheriwageman.3702]

Thank you from USA!

[@dereton33]

You are welcome! Glad to help any of our American cousins.

[@tiffany-sheriwageman.3702]

@@dereton33 I am a single mom and I my son and I are trying to figure this sink issue out! I appreciate your help! I wish you had more videos out. You explain the process well!

[@jonathanstevesmith1878]

Much appreciated mate

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@iribagnis]

Thanks for the video! What should I do if I can’t twist it properly? It doesn’t seem to get tight and leaks 😢

[@dereton33]

The thread may be crossed or the nut is stripped so will not tighten a new trap is your best bet.

[@jeangeorge3143]

Thank you for sharing video

[@dereton33]

No problem

[@pataleno]

Tried replacing washer and did not work still had a small leak rolling down. PTFE tape around the thread sorted it once and for all.

[@dereton33]

Great.

[@julieh326]

Thanks again Derek. More youtube learning for Easter DIY Dad jobs.

[@dereton33]

You bet!

[@frednurk5168]

thanks for making this

[@dereton33]

No problem Fred.

[@marinailaria2286]

Thank you!

[@dereton33]

You're welcome!