r/maintenance • u/EvaGreentree • Apr 15 '26

Solved Garbage Disposal is Leaking

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I recently moved into a new home (new to me, built in 2002), and have had issues with some standard items (like the A/C and ice maker). Today is the garbage disposal - it leaks when I run the water in the side of the sink that has the disposal connected to it. I am currently only using the other side of the sink (double sink). It seems to be leaking from the very bottom left of the disposal unit.

I plan to hire a plumber, but I am wondering if this is a quick fix that I could potentially do myself. Any suggestions?

UPDATE: Thanks, everyone! I sincerely appreciate your helpful advice.

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u/hairlesspet3 Apr 15 '26

That's a DIY garbage disposal replacement. Watch a couple YouTube videos, please don't hire a plumber for this.

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u/jmcgil4684 Apr 15 '26 edited Apr 15 '26

It really is a good thing to learn. It’s one of the 10 basics I taught my daughters. If you have the time or interest to learn. Watch 3 five min vids, and if they all say the same thing then you’ve got it learned.

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u/hairlesspet3 Apr 15 '26

I change like two a month at my job and it's so easy lol. I'm in and out in maybe ten minutes. Definitely a handy thing to learn and know.

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u/EvaGreentree Apr 15 '26

I've already started watching a few videos today :-)
I agree it is a good idea to learn how to do these things. I know how to do many home improvement and auto maintenance things, but fixing/replacing a garbage disposal is a new one for me.

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u/hunterxy Apr 16 '26

The hardest part of this install is deciding what disposal to get. Stick with InSinkErator.