A leaking sink strainer lets water under the sink, and the fix is replacing the strainer. The walkthrough covers the removal and the seal.
The removal
Remove the drain tailpiece and the strainer's locknut from below. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Manassas, the basket wrench or the pliers loosen the nut.
The lift
Lift the old strainer out of the sink opening and clean the rim. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Manassas, the clean rim seats the new strainer.
The putty
Roll a rope of plumber's putty around the new strainer's flange. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Manassas, the putty seals the flange.
The install
Press the strainer into the sink and tighten the locknut from below. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Manassas, the nut holds the strainer.
The trim
Trim the excess putty from around the flange. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Manassas, the trim finishes the seal.
The test
Reconnect the tailpiece and run the water to check for the leak. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Manassas, the leak check is the final step.
The call
Seal the strainer and stop the drip. Call 888-217-3585 and Manassas Plumber Connect will match you with a Manassas pro for the job.
Plumbing in Manassas: what to know
In Manassas, hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Manassas city County — from Manassas Park, Fairfax and Dumfries to ZIP codes like 20110, 20111, 20136 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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