Valve Under Kitchen Sink Leaking

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Valve under kitchen sink leaking.

Each time you use the faucet the washer is pressed against the valve seat. Turn off main water supply to house. Some water should come out so be prepared. Alternatively it could leak water under the sink meaning you ll only notice the leak if you look under the counter while the faucet is on.

If the water continues leaking the packing nut or the valve fixture has been compromised. A leak coming from the faucet is easy to spot since water often pools up around it when the sink is turned on. A worn out washer is among the most common causes of leaking sinks. Place a throw away towel or a bucket under the valve.

The shut off valve under a sink can go unattended for years without giving any problems but once it starts leaking it can lead to a mess quickly. Remove the valve with a wrench. Support see jane dri. There s an easy way to fix it and you may want to give it a try.

Reassemble the shutoff valve turn the main house valve back on and check for leaks. Avoid gumming up the inside of the shutoff valve. If you do have to replace the water supply valve under your kitchen sink. Turn on the faucet and leave open allowing the remaining water in the line to empty into the sink.

However calling a plumber can be expensive. Twist the valve under your sink to turn off the water supply valve or valves. If your water supply valve is leaking you may not need to replace it. Ignoring minor leaks can waste up to three gallons of water every day and can also lead to permanent water stains and rot under your sink.

If there aren t individual shutoff valves. Don t use any pipe dope or plastic tape on the valve stem s threads. If the valve leak persists turn off the main water shutoff valve then disconnect the valve and replace it. The kitchen faucet leaking under the sink is a fairly common issue.

Sink leaks caused by worn out washers can be fixed by simply replacing the washer. Take the valve to your local home improvement store or go on.