Water Leak
#1
11-21-02, 09:25 AM
Water Leak
I have water leaking from the corner of the bottom cabinets but not sure if it's coming from the washing machine, dishwasher or something wrong w/the sink.
It's not an everyday leak so I don't think it's the sink (which is used daily). HELP!!!!
It's not an everyday leak so I don't think it's the sink (which is used daily). HELP!!!!
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11-21-02, 11:49 AM
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Sounds like a leak in either the dw or washer drain lines.
You're going to have to get into the cabinet base to find it before you can fix it.
Open up the doors under the sink and run each, one at a time, to see if you can make it leak and see it.
Mike
You're going to have to get into the cabinet base to find it before you can fix it.
Open up the doors under the sink and run each, one at a time, to see if you can make it leak and see it.
Mike
#3
11-22-02, 07:40 AM
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Mike,
Is it time to call a plumber or is this something I can handle? I have been able to tackle small jobs on my own but this may be out of my league.
Also, will I have to remove the cabinet paneling to get all the water that is probably in a puddle under the cabinet base?
Is it time to call a plumber or is this something I can handle? I have been able to tackle small jobs on my own but this may be out of my league.
Also, will I have to remove the cabinet paneling to get all the water that is probably in a puddle under the cabinet base?
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11-22-02, 10:04 AM
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Most of the plumbing should be visible just by opening the cabinet doors.
You shouldn't have to remove or damage any cabinet paneling.
If there is any water under the cabinet base, you may be able to just let it dry out on its own, or cut out part of the bottom shelf inside the base.
Have you run just the dw, and then just the washer, to see which is leaking?
Mike
You shouldn't have to remove or damage any cabinet paneling.
If there is any water under the cabinet base, you may be able to just let it dry out on its own, or cut out part of the bottom shelf inside the base.
Have you run just the dw, and then just the washer, to see which is leaking?
Mike
