How Do You Fix A Leaky Drain?
Drains often leak as they get old. Either the piles pull away or the putty dries or the tape wears through. Whatever the reason, a few quick steps should have your sink dry again. Step 1 First you are going to need to disassemble the drain. Remove all trap fittings that you can, most will simply unscrew, some you will need a screwdriver to take them out. Step 2 Remove the tailpiece. You may need to have someone hold the drainpipe from above the sink while you used an adjustable set of pliers to loosen it. Step 3 If your model has a plastic retainer, you will need to undo the screws on this before the drainpipe will come loose. Step 4 Once everything is apart give it a through cleaning. It is especially necessary to clean off the old plumbers putty from the drain fittings. Any left will weaken the bond when you put it back together, and it may start to leak again. Step 5 Apply the plumbers putty about half an inch thick under the lip of the drainpipe. This is what will seal your drain t
