Kitchen Large Electric Appliances - Garbage Disposal Leaks

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jprewett
06-06-05, 01:52 PM
Hope this is the proper forum. My roommate's brother installed a new garbage disposal about 18 months ago, and a few days ago we noticed it leaking. There are four threaded screws protruding from the bottom of the unit and three of them show rust discoloration. I suppose I could put some sealer of some kind on them to see if that halts the leak, but I'd like to know a little more about why they would leak. Any info would be appreciated.

TIA,

Jerry

bambiblaster
06-06-05, 05:08 PM
Try To Locate The Leak.... It May Be Leaking From The Top Sink Seal Ring.... If Its A Internal Leak It Will Be Covered Under Warranty....
jprewett
06-06-05, 06:26 PM
The sides of the disposal are dry. It appears to be coming from the "screws"(?).
I couldn't find a thread/forum for garbaged disposal R&R, and not being all that much of a handyman, do you have any suggestions for resources on the web?

Thanks for your help.

bambiblaster
06-07-05, 07:03 PM
Your In The Right Place... Check The Book That Came With It... Should Have A Warranty... Cheaper And Easier In Long Run To Rplace It.. Most I Replace Have A 5 Year Warranty For The Disposer