Water Under Your Sink Can Cause Mold

Top 5 Reasons There Is Water Under Your Sink

Find The Answers To Your Issues From The Experts

Finding the source of the water under your sink can be mysterious. However, it is a plumbing mystery that you want to solve. The water you can see creates a problem under your sink all its own, but the potential damage the water is causing that you can’t see is an even bigger problem.

Twin Home Experts, a Los Angeles Plumber for almost 30 years, has been the go to contractors in the San Fernando valley and want to offer some helpful tips and how to videos to hopefully provide you a dry sink.

When it comes water under the sink, it often comes down to five simple things. Let’s determine the 5 likely reasons there is water under your sink:

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Top 5 Causes

When you have water under your sink, a plumbing professional will want to discover what is causing the leak. One of the services offered by Twin Home Experts is superior leak detection. By performing a comprehensive inspection, the experts can determine which of the five issues below might be the cause of the water under your sink.

  • Leaking waste pipe – Sometimes, a waste pipe may not have been fitted correctly, allowing leaks to occur.
  • Dripping valves – Shutoff valves under the sink may need to be tightened or replaced.
  • Leaking garbage disposal – Several parts comprising the garbage disposal could allow water to leak under the sink. It could be that a part needs to be tightened, or the disposal unit might need to be replaced.
  • Leak coming from the hand-held spray when using – There could be a loose connection, a cracked hose, or a part of the sprayer or the entire sprayer might need to be replaced.
  • Cracked countertop or caulking around the sink is bad – It is easy to see how a cracked countertop or poor caulking could cause water to leak under the sink. This could be a minor fix or something more major.

When To Hire A Professional

When you first notice water under your sink, that is the time to act. If you’ve tried to tighten a part here or there and water is still present, hiring a professional is the right decision. Twin Home Experts has been providing satisfied customers in the Los Angeles area with quality plumbing services for over 35 years. If you’re ready to be rid of the water under your sink, contact us today to schedule an appointment.

If you have tried anything and need an expert to help. Call 877-941-1640 or message us online for a free inspection. 

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