How to Detect Garbage Disposal Leak?
How to Detect Garbage Disposal Leak?
How to Detect Garbage Disposal Leak?

How to Detect Garbage Disposal Leak?

There are several safety hazards attached to garbage disposal leakages, and this is the reason why you should not delay fixing it. Leaky garbage can expose the entire household to bacterial infection and the waste you are disposing into the garbage disposal will seep into the kitchen because of the leakage. Different trouble spots can cause garbage disposal leaks, please contact our professional technicians at Leak Detection of Atlanta for a solution.

Cracked or Loose Broken Drain Lines

One of the places to check for garbage disposal leak is the drain line connected to the garbage disposal. Take a look at any drain line connected to the disposal system for cracks, loose screws and other damages. You can use a utility knife to cut the end that has cracked after unscrewing the faulty hose. You will probably have to replace cracked, lose or broken drain lines causing leakages.

Issues Relating to Putty or Sink Flange

If the leakage on the garbage disposal is from the top, then the issue may be related to the sink flange, which is the part that connects the sink to the garbage disposal. Though not all garbage disposals rely on the use of putty to seal the flange, some flanges are connected with screws and if this is the case, the flange itself may be the source of the leakages and may require a replacement. If the flange is not the source of a leak, then you need to disconnect the garbage disposal from the sink and clear the worn-out putty to reseal the flange with new putty.

Leaks Cause by Damaged Gasket

There is normally a gasket that rests in-between the blades of the garbage disposal and the sink. If this gasket becomes worn-out or cracked, then it may cause a leakage. In this case, you will have to separate the garbage disposal to check the gasket and if that is the cause of the leak, simply replace it. If you are still finding it difficult to detect the source of your garbage disposal leak, then you should contact a professional technician for help.

Leak Detection of Atlanta Offers Reliable and Guaranteed Garbage Disposal Leak Repairs

In addition to damaged gaskets, sink flange and broken drain lines, you may become surprised that there are many other ways through which your garbage disposal can become leaky or get spoilt. This is the reason why you should consider getting help from Leak Detection of Atlanta. Our licensed technicians are versatile and conversant with all kinds of problems that are related to the kitchen garbage disposal and we do have a customized solution for them. We have been handling garbage disposal related issues in residential and commercial premises, we can equally help you when the need arises.

Leaky garbage disposal repair and replacement services should be handled with an emergency, any delay can cause further problems that can be too expensive to handle. Give us a call at Leak Detection of Atlanta today and we will be right there to help you.

October 03,2019

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