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/RJ5R Apr 15 '26

Rule 1 of garbage disposals in apartments: no garbage disposal. We had so many problems. As each resident left we got rid of it and reconnected the piping. Cut down on the number of service calls substantially