Garbage Disposal Leaks When Dishwasher Drains

A dishwasher drain and a main drain line.

Garbage disposal leaks when dishwasher drains. If water drips from a leaking area it will leave a wet spot on the paper. The disposal should drop straight down. There are two main drain lines that could cause the side of the garbage disposal to leak. If it s coming from a pipe connection tighten the connection.

If the top of the garbage disposal is leaking re seal and tighten the flange. The path to the drain must be set up in such a way as to prevent drain water or sewage backup from flowing back into the dishwasher and getting all over what you thought were. If you do see any leaks circle the area with a permanent marker. That way you can easily patch the holes.

Here you will notice two lines. The drain lines are a common place for your garbage disposal to leak from. Get down and inspect the location where your drain lines attach to your garbage disposal. Place stoppers in sink s and fill with water.

The small line is the dishwasher disposal line and the thicker line is the sewer disposal line discharge tube. These two drains include the dishwasher drain and the main line drain. Leave sinks full for a while. In most cases this is a relatively easy repair that you can do yourself without calling a plumbing professional.

If the disposal is leaking from the bottom replace it. When the dishwasher has partially filled with water fast forward to the drain portion of the dishwasher cycle and watch the hose for any leaks as the dishwasher drains. Turn on the water and garbage disposal and allow them to run while looking for leaks. Also if you have a dishwasher you will have to remove the dishwasher drain hose from the garbage disposal.

The thick is the sewer disposal line while the thin one comes as the dishwasher disposal line. Since garbage disposal units can leak from the drain lines check the spot at which the appliance meets the lines. If your garbage disposal is leaking from the side the problem is typically either the dishwasher drain or the main drain line. To fix a garbage disposal leaking when the dishwasher is on the first step is to find where the water is coming from.

The metal sink flange that sits directly inside the sink drain is typically sealed around the top with plumber s. If it s coming from the top the pipes may be clogged. There are two drain lines that connect to the garbage disposal. With the dishwasher on place the free end of the hose in the sink.

You will see two lines. Remove stopper s and let sink drain.