Sink Sprung a Leak?

Sink Sprung a Leak?

For the average do-it-yourself enthusiast, fixing loose pipes under a sink is not difficult.

Pipes Under Your Sink

When the pipes under your sink begin to fail or become loose, you will start to see water leaking inside the cabinet or on the floor. If you catch the leak early, it will most likely be only a few drops of water and there won't be the threat of water damage. This is why it is important to include your plumbing in the routine inspections of your home. If a leak of even a few drops a minute is left unfixed, it can lead to major water damage.

Here is a helpful blog post on including the plumbing in your home maintenance and inspections.

Don't believe us that a few drops per minute of water can become a big deal? Check out this interactive page that shows what a small leak can turn into.

Let's Fix That Leak

Observe the pipes and connections. If you notice water dripping from a ring nut, tighten the nut clockwise with large adjustable pliers. If the leak persists, turn off the water and proceed to the following steps.

  1. Loosen the ring nut at the leaky connection counterclockwise with the pliers. Separate the connection by hand. Remove the nut and nylon washer from the pipe.
  2. Install a new ring nut onto the end of the pipe. Slide a new washer against the nut. Thread the nut into the connection by hand and tighten it snugly with the pliers
  3. Tighten the remaining ring nuts snug, but not excessively tight or you risk breaking the nuts.

Pro Tip: Avoid using a pipe wrench on plastic plumbing fittings. It might damage the fitting, leading to more problems down the line.

If you were able to fix your leak, we are sending a virtual high five! If you are still having a little trouble, have no fear. We are here to help! We are open 24/7 and ready to take care of all your plumbing issues.

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Jason has come to my house three times. Each time he was friendly, punctual, and very clear about the cost of repairs and what kind of work was required. At every step he kept me informed. Outstanding service. Would definitely call on Rooterplus again.

Chris S.

7/21/22

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Came through for me

I needed to service my septic tank prior to sodding my backyard. I called 2 other companies prior to RooterPLUS, Both showed up with equipment that couldn't do the job. With only a couple day window available, RooterPLUS came through for me the next morning with the right equipment and a professional and pleasant crew.

Doc and Kory assessed the situation and got right to work. They knew exactly what to do and completed the task perfectly. They explained everything throughout the process and pointed out potential issues as they worked. Everything was done to my complete satisfaction and I'll definitely use RooterPLUS in the future for my septic tank needs.


Jim P.

9/7/21

Amazing Experience

From Customer service (Amanda) to plumber (Kurt) my experience was amazing! Thank you for helping me to solve my issue quickly and affordably. I will recommend this company to anyone needing a plumber in the future!

Laura A.

9/23/20

Neighborhood rockstars We had an issue in my neighborhood where a water main pipe burst, leaving a giant mess of a leak spewing into the street. We called numerous plumbing companies who all said they couldn't get out in a timely manner. RooterPlus! said no problem, we'll be out asap.Josh...

Neighborhood rockstars

We had an issue in my neighborhood where a water main pipe burst, leaving a giant mess of a leak spewing into the street. We called numerous plumbing companies who all said they couldn't get out in a timely manner. RooterPlus! said no problem, we'll be out asap.Josh came out, assessed the situation and said he had to go get some more supplies. He came back with the necessary supplies and got to work. And he worked and worked and worked from 6pm until 4:30 am! He had to call in reinforcements (Josh 2) and they worked hard as a team to repair the issue. Then they came back out only 5 hours later to put the finishing touches on the job.I think I speak for the entire neighborhood when we say THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH for being absolute rockstars and getting our neighborhood back up and running.


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7/14/22

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