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Disposals can get noisy... replace if noise if bothersome
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Replace disposal
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Hi GF,

Unless there is a leak at the sink gasket that makes it appear that the unit is leaking from the bottom, it's probably the main seal in the unit. It's generally not worth it to attempt disassembly and repair, especially if the unit is 10 years old or older.

Just remember to make sure the power is off before you attempt any
troubleshooting or replacement.

Be safe...

Parts are available at many sources
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then replace gasket. Or seal gasket old gasket with rectoseal brand white joint compound.

Location of leak is not known for sure.
Sounds like leak is where tubular drain pipe connects to side of disposal?
If leak is where disposal connects to sink, typically this connection is sealed using plumbers putty.

Open following link for disposal instructions:
http://www.fixya.com/support/r6568559-post_photograph_fixya_questions_answers

1) If leak is at rubber gasket for tailpiece connection on side of disposal:
I don't know if your local home depot sells gaskets. Probably not sold separately.

2) Go to home depot and take rubber gasket out of a new garbage disposal box.

3) Or buy new disposal with a gasket, use the gasket and return disposal saying that part was missing..

4) To seal old gasket, use rectoseal white pipe joint compound.
Cover the gasket with rectoseal and then assemble parts.
Open following link above for photo of rectoseal.
I always use rectoseal on tubular drain connections for 100% seal first time every time.

5) Take a moment and rate answer:
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If you need new sink strainer basket for disposal side of sink, you have to buy new disposal.

Each garbage disposal comes with its own strainer basket so that disposal can connect and seal.

First, the disposal strainer basket is installed, and then disposal lifts up and attaches from below.
A rubber gasket comes with new disposal.
Rubber gasket fits between disposal and strainer basket so that disposal seals correctly.

Photo below shows how disposal connects to strainer basket using steel connector ring under the sink.


I wrote tips for installing a disposal from days when I worked apartment maintenance.
http://www.fixya.com/support/r7929008-replace_garbage_disposal

If the garbage disposal is rusted out, then it can't be fixed.

My first instinct is to check other sources of leaking water first.
Maybe you have checked, and the following information is not necessary.

Here's some things to do:
1) Fill the sink without letting any water down into the disposal.
Let the water stand in the sink for a while.
Do you see any water dripping?
If you see water, then that tells you the putty seal at the sink strainer is leaking.
Pull out disposal, remove old putty and replace with ample amount of plumber's putty.

2) Next suspect is where the tailpiece connects to side of disposal.
The tailpiece lets the water flow out of disposal
The tailpiece is usually sealed with a rubber gasket
This rubber gasket can leak
Take it apart. Is the rubber part wet on the outside?
You might be able to buy another rubber gasket... but not likely ...
Good news: you can also seal up this kind of gasket using Rectoseal
Rectoseal is a brand name for a gooey pipe joint compound.
I like it because it's so gooey, and you smear in on with a bush that comes with the can.
Cover the outside of rubber gasket with plenty of rectoseal and then reassemble and see if leak continues.
Use Rectoseal on the washers when putting together any tubular drain pipe under the sink

3) Last suspect is the rubber hose that feeds into the garbage disposal from the dishwasher.
Does your garbage disposal leak when the dishwasher is running?
Try running dishwasher without putting any water down the sink
The rubber dishwasher hose connects to disposal with a clamp.

4) If the water leak is small, I use klenex tissue as a tester.
Tissue shows the smallest amount of water
Put the tissue on a damp area and it shows on the tissue
Start at the top of disposal and work your way down until you find the origin of the water.

Hope we saved you a dollar.

Hi,
Yes. it is not hard either...

Here is a tip that I wrote about how and where a garbage disposal will leak and what can be done to fix it.

Garbage Disposal Leak from bottom of motor

heatman101

Check all of your seals. Wipe your hand all the way around your disposal to check for moisture running down. Pay close attention to the areas where there are seals, like the top where the main gasket is located and the side where your drain connects there are rubber gaskets that can begin to leak. Also check where the dishwasher drain connects if applicable. If all gasketed areas are ruled out than unit itself may be leaking and need to be replaced. I hope this helps.