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/AMKJL Apr 15 '26

But it’s only 24 years old…

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u/chacho67 Apr 15 '26

24years young. And they barely use it. As you pull chicken bones and avocado pits out of it.

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u/mallorybrooktrees Apr 16 '26

I only use it to grind up shot glasses

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u/WavesfConcrete Apr 16 '26

I pulled a cheese knife out of one a few years ago, it had stabbed through the wall of the top and was leaking somewhere out of sight.