My Garbage Disposal LEAKS - ALL possible areas of LEAKING

[@MikeNeilMinistries]

Very Helpful. Mine appears to be leaking from a couple places at the bottom of the unit, so once I confirm that the water isn't trickling down from somewhere else I plan to just replace the unit. This saved me the frustration of finding that out after hours of digging into it. Thanks a bunch!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

MikeNeilMinistries Awesome Awesome & we thank you for watching & taking the time to share your comment. We are glad the video helped! Definitely keep us posted on your Disposal & what you do. Below is a link to our Appliance/Home Repair Video PlayList. It contains several videos that you can benefit from including additional videos on your Disposal as well as videos on the Disposal that we purchased brand new in another home...”insinkerator”. Definitely check those out! kzbin.info/aero/PLjCXOz8TSkZmG-ZbhhKPj4Vh3K3MDPXii Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@nonelost1]

MikeNeilMinistries Last week, I was grinding chicken bones, but apparently my 2004 vintage “Evergrind” (brand) 6.9 amp 1/2 hp garbage disposal couldn’t take it as it made weird noises. But the noises simmered down. Then a little later, my “Watchdog“ (brand) water alarm went off alerting me that my disposer was leaking. It was leaking at the bottom. I could not find any leaks originating higher up at any of those other areas(connections to dishwasher hose/sewer pipe/sink). So I guess I’m going to have to get a new one, this time one with higher amperage and higher horsepower.

[@JohnnyLawBMC]

Nicely done Brudda. Thank you for putting this together for us

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@JohnnyLawBMC We are happy to help. 👍🧰

[@gmlasam]

Thanks for this video. My Badger 5 was leaking from the top and the service guy said I needed a whole new garbage disposal. The garbage disposal was only two years old!!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

gmlasam Awesome Awesome & thanks for checking out the video! Did you actually buy new Disposal or did you get it fixed on your own? Let us know if you have any additional questions along the way we are here to help! Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin Notification Bell that would be awesome thanks again! Also below is a link to our Appliance/Home Repair video playlist...it has several videos that you will definitely benefit from including several more on garbage disposal leaks...definitely check those out. 😎👍🔧🔩 kzbin.info/aero/PLjCXOz8TSkZmG-ZbhhKPj4Vh3K3MDPXii

[@gmlasam]

DIY With Michael Borders Because of your video, I saved $275 which would be the total for a new badger 5 and labor. I learned to fix it myself. I replaced the sink ring assembly which caused only $15 and plumber putty for $3. Thank so much for your helpful videos

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

gmlasam Awesome Awesome that’s great news! Thanks for the reply! We appreciate you taking the time to reach out to us and share your experience! This figured s why we love making these KZbin videos! Saving 💰 is my middle name! Let us know if you have any additional questions! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@roseagain2]

Thanks, looks like I'm getting a new disposal.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

+roseagain2 Hey there thanks for viewing! Realizing and making the decision to get a new disposal can be a great thing as well. At this point, you'll be getting a new disposal and should have no problems for many many years if all goes as plans! Thanks again for viewing. Subscribe to the channel if you're up to it!

[@theycallmehoney3206]

I appreciate you pointing out the areas unfortunately ours is coming from the bottom so I guess it’s time to replace it

[@tsegaia2909]

Mine Has The Same Problem

[@Magneto27698]

Mine was leaking from the bottom so I'm glad you let us know what that usually means.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Magneto27698 Awesome & Thanks for checking out the video and sharing your comment. We are glad the video helped! Let us know if you have any additional questions along the way we are here to help. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notifications that would be awesome thanks again 😎👍🔧🔩

[@muhammadrahimi6771]

You could've tried Great Stuff Gaps and Cracks first for 3 bucks!

[@2youn2stress]

Mine leaks on the top and Thank You I wish I would’ve seen this long ago. now it’s all rusted and has to be replaced.. now I know what to check for the next time they put one in.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Mary Palomino Awesome Awesome thanks for checking out the video Mary! We appreciate you taking the time to reach out to us! Hopefully 6-8 years will go by before you need to worry about your new Disposal causing any fuss 😀 We recently purchased the insinkerator Evolution Compact. We love it. I’ll leave a link below to our tutorial/ review on it. We purchased it from Menards. You might like it! Also at the end of that review, we have several other videos on that Garbage Disposal. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ap-xkmyHd6mfq7M Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell that would be awesome thanks again Mary! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@darlenegates-savage232]

Thanks for the video. The only place you missed is where mine is leaking. What about just below the last one you touched on? Mine is leaking from the lower pipe from the disposal that attaches to the white u-shaped pipe. Any recommendations?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for checking out the video. My recommendation is to thoroughly inspect the white plumbing pipe to verify there are no cracks. If Pipe is good, I recommend heading to you're local hardware store and purchase Plumbing Pipe Sealant. Ask the sale man at the store and he/she will get you the right product. Then disconnect the two pipes and rub the inside rim of each pipe to apply the sealant.

[@donaldperry8466]

It was very helpful, thank you really Help me

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

We really appreciate you sharing this Donald. Our goal continues to be getting you the info you need without wasting your valuable time. 😎👍

[@lisamccarley2785]

It's leaking from the black elbow piece. There is a nut with a washer but does not connect to the black elbow and is leaking.

[@ericamartinez8229]

WOW - this was as simple and easy to understand. Thanks.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Erica Martinez Very cool & thanks for watching. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together. Many more helpful videos to come! 😀 Please subscribe to the channel and Ring your KZbin Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@maryerb6062]

Thank you, I will take mine apart and see what looks good and what doesn't. Keep on helping us!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Mary Erb Awesome Awesome & thanks for watching! Keep us posted on your progress Mary. We are here to help! Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again. Also below is a link to our Appliance/Home Repair Video PlayList. It contains several videos that you can benefit from including additional videos on your Garbage Disposal. Definitely check those out. 😎👍🔧🔩 kzbin.info/aero/PLjCXOz8TSkZmG-ZbhhKPj4Vh3K3MDPXii

[@TheOldTapeArchive]

Mine is leaking where the bottom of the discharge tube connects to the pipe. The cheap tube that came with it had no threads to connect to a pipe, and their instructions were useless. How do you fix that? Thnx.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Old Tape Archive Glad to help & we appreciate you reaching out to us. You may want to visit your local LOWES, Ace, or Home Depot & purchase a Slip joint & rubber seal. Below is a few videos that may help. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHK0ZIKBn9Oslc0 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5OTkqZ8hamtnKM kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3vZYqOhhc-rmtU Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together. Many more helpful videos to come! 😀 Please subscribe to the channel and Ring your KZbin Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@jaypz6971]

Thank u. Really saved me time and money

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@patriciabarnhart824]

Very clear explanation , thanks

[@ataglance60]

Thank you for pointing out the possible leaks.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for viewing and commenting. I hope this helped. Sub to the channel if you're up to it, thanks again!!

[@Colonelicehawk]

So I just installed a brand new disposal 2 days ago and it is leaking from the upper gasket area, actually it looks more like its leaking from the mounting bracket only on the back side. The gasket itself had more than enough putty to seal it. any suggestions?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Clinton brown Thanks for watching & we hope the video helped. It’s very possible that your mounting brace is slightly loose or offset. We recommend spending a few minutes & removing your disposal completely. Next, verify brace is installed & aligned properly. Reinstall disposal & check for leaks....if it’s still leaking, you may need to redo the putty seal process. Keep us posted! We really enjoy making these helpful videos for our fellow DIY’ers. Many more helpful videos to come. Let us know if you have any questions. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@Rilian7]

No hardware store near me sells the gasket you mention at 1:30. Where can I get one online? NO one gives the terminology for these things, so I can't find it.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Rilian7 Thanks for checking out the video....the rubber gasket can be purchased online or a more Plumbing related store might have it. I'd check your local plumbing stores/Appliances stores as well. Subscribe to the channel that would be awesome thanks again 😀👍

[@robkunkel8833]

It helped but it didn’t solve a hole in a flexible gasket at the bottom. If people need the terminology, I found that is called a “KitchenAid Garbage Disposer Bracket & Flange ... OEM Part - Manufacturer #W10352995.” Living in the Virgin Islands, we don’t have stores described.

[@danduran8579]

Just replaced my unit last night. Still leaking from the bottom, not as bad though. Any thoughts?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Dan Duran Thanks for checking out the video and sharing your comment and experience Dan. Just to make sure we are on the same page, did you replace your old unit with a Brand New unit? If yes, double check every connection point as well as make sure the gaskets are properly aligned when tightened down. Do you see any form of condensation forming anywhere under the sink? Keep me posted! Please Subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notifications that would be awesome thanks again!

[@thedosh100]

replaced garbage disposal but black tube by tread connection point leaks. Replaced the rubber seal , but still leaking.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching, great idea replacing seal. It may be ever-so-slightly over-tightened. When fitting is over-tightened, the seal can shift under compression, not allowing it to create water-tight seal. Keep us posted. 👍

[@ThomasGriep]

Very helpful video! Thank-You!!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

THGMPG Bucky Thanks for watching. What’s the update on your project? Were you experiencing leaks? Let us know if you have any questions, we are here to help! Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! Also below is a link to our Appliance/Home Repair Video PlayList. It contains several videos that you can benefit from including additional videos on your Garbage Disposal...definitely check it out! 😎👍🔧🔩 kzbin.info/aero/PLjCXOz8TSkZmG-ZbhhKPj4Vh3K3MDPXii

[@jjf609]

Mine is leaking out of the area where the conduit is attached at the bottom. From your vid, sounds like it's best to replace the entire unit, correct?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

jjf609 Thanks for watching & it’s best to replace it if it’s leaking on bottom. It will require some unfriendly rebuilding. We purchased a new insinkerator. Below is a link to our review as well as installing it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ap-xkmyHd6mfq7M kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4m3iaKCopxro80 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5O4ZIaXZ92bl5o Hope this helps. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@mauraronda1265]

ThNk you so much.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

You are very welcome & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. Let us know if you have any questions. Enjoy your day Maura. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@B-Williebro]

Your video saved me from having to call my father in law for help. Thanks!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thats too funny...Thanks for viewing and commenting. Subscribe to the channel if you're up to it!

[@hayabusa5306]

John Gohde 😂

[@janicekinney9688]

Thank you for the info!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Janice Kinney Thanks for watching Janice! We hope the video helped! Let us know if you have any additional questions along the way we are here to help! Also below is a link to our Appliance/Home Repair Video PlayList. It contains several videos that you can benefit from...including many more videos on Garbage Disposal Repairs. Definitely check those out. kzbin.info/aero/PLjCXOz8TSkZmG-ZbhhKPj4Vh3K3MDPXii Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell that would be awesome thanks again Janice! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@Bernhisels_adventure]

Thank you! Super helpful!

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[@brawldevs5156]

Hey bud i was going to check the gasket and the screw broke clean off. Any advice on how to take it off

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

brawl devs Thanks for watching & we hope the video helped. Broken parts are no fun...🤔...what’s your update? Have you concurred your project yet? We agree, it’s probably not your Starter. It’s possible that it’s 1 of the items mentioned in the video that we have linked below. Definitely check it out & keep us posted. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3bCfHqrn5yWgs0 We really enjoy making these helpful videos for our fellow DIY’ers. Many more helpful videos to come. 😀 Let us know if you have any questions. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@brawldevs5156]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders i was able to fix it thanks man. Subbed and belled ya for future references

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@brawldevs5156]

One more question i fixed the leak but the water goes down slowly. Any thoughts. I checked all the pipes amd they arent clogged

[@dedeeriddle4296]

Thanks very helpful

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@mrskaiyoung8441]

Hi thanks for the video and my garbage disposal is leaking at the bottom and I was about to try and fix it but since you said it is no need to I will just try and find a new one maybe

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Chriskai Young Thanks for checking out the video and sharing your experience. Leaking at the bottom just leads to weeks/months of heartache. I'm so happy that you're looking into a new one. You'll love it 😀. Please Subscribe to the channel that would be awesome.

[@muhammadrahimi6771]

My garbage disposal was leaking from the bottom too. I just bought Great Stuff Gaps and Cracks from Walmart for 3 bucks and applied it to the two areas in the bottom. It's been about 5 months now, and no leaking whatsoever!

[@hayabusa5306]

Muhammad Rahimi is your disposal still working good?

[@davidb8523]

The video was very helpful, thank you.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Awesome....glad it helped. Thanks for viewing and commenting. Subscribe to the channel if you're up to it thanks!!

[@midwestcitygirl777]

Mine is spraying when on. It works just spits, from the top i think so i dont know how to test since it is spraying in my face. Anything else up there that would spray? Thank you!!!!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Janice Giordano Thanks for checking out the video and sharing your experience Janice! Just to verify, you have your splash guard installed correct?...The Black rubber insert that lays at bottom of sink...? A missing Splash Guard is main cause of splashing water from top. Keep me posted! Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notifications that would be awesome thanks again Janice! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@midwestcitygirl777]

DIY With Michael Borders Sorry, i did not communicate the issue very well. It is spraying from the top of the disposal, underneath the sink. I have a bucket under it andit is dripping from the middle and rusting the bottom...i think it it is 10+ y/o. I think its gonna need replacing...

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Janice Giordano Thanks for the update! It is very possible that you will need to apply new Plumbers Putty...which is a very easy project to complete! Below is a link that shows you the Step-by-step! Please keep us posted! 😎👍 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIepn5SvnN12pqM

[@stephanieholcomb7252]

thanks big help for sure

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@framejia123]

Thanks for the info.

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[@agonzalez240]

Thank you man

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

antonio gonzalez Thanks for watching antonio! We are glad you liked the video! Thanks for sharing your comment. Below is a link to our Appliance/Home Repair Video PlayList. It has several videos that you can benefit from including additional videos that reference your Garbage Disposal. Definitely check those out! kzbin.info/aero/PLjCXOz8TSkZmG-ZbhhKPj4Vh3K3MDPXii Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your KZbin notification Bell that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@roseagain2]

Subscribed, thanks again!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@30Reboyras]

Thanks

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