Under sink leaks can do a lot of damage but they re usually fairly easy to pinpoint and repair.
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Here you can find a step by step process for how to identify the source of a leak which sorts of leaks are easy to fix yourself and when it s time to call in a plumber instead.
Water can run down the pipes into the floor or subfloor rotting the sink base the floor and the framing.
Signs of under sink plumbing trouble.
The water that is damaging the cabinet or the floor may be coming from the drainpipes the supply.
Left unrecognized this kind of leak can damage the floor or your vanity or seep through the floor.
Supply leaks under the kitchen sink or bath vanity can go unnoticed for a long time since they re usually at the back of the cabinet.
It s far more likely for water to leak from a bad connection and fortunately every connection under the sink is easy to tighten.
A leak under the sink needs attention as soon as possible but sometimes it s difficult to tell where the leak is coming from or how to fix it.
This can actually be one of the most damaging leaks though since this water has nowhere to go but onto the floor.
When tightening connections doesn t do the job things may be complicated enough to warrant calling a plumber.