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How To Install Kitchen Sink Strainers The Right Way

If you find a leak coming from your sink’s strainer or basket, you’ll have to perform the necessary repair or replacement immediately. Check out our presentation to learn how to install kitchen sink strainers the right way. Get awesome tips from the best and most trusted Alexandria plumbers! Visit: http://WashingtonDC.Plumbers911.com/

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How To Install Kitchen Sink Strainers The Right Way

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  1. How To Install Kitchen Sink Strainers The Right Way

  2. If a pool of water has already settled inside your kitchen sink cabinet or if you see that the drain pipe is moist or wet, you’ll have to watch out for leaks coming from the sink basket. WashingtonDC.Plumbers911.com Call 1-877-7-4LEAKS

  3. The sink basket and its strainer are vital components of your sink plumbing. They are responsible for connecting the wash basin to the drain pipe. WashingtonDC.Plumbers911.com Call 1-877-7-4LEAKS

  4. Because of constant exposure to water and through continuous use, the strainer will sooner or later corrode and cause leaks. WashingtonDC.Plumbers911.com Call 1-877-7-4LEAKS

  5. Now when you have confirmed that your sink strainer is leaking, you’ll have to repair or replace it immediately. Otherwise, mold and mildew may grow inside your sink cabinet and we all know that these things can put your health at risk. WashingtonDC.Plumbers911.com Call 1-877-7-4LEAKS

  6. Follow this short DIY guide on how to install kitchen sink strainers the right way! WashingtonDC.Plumbers911.com Call 1-877-7-4LEAKS

  7. Prepare your new sink strainer, plumber’s putty and a pair of pliers. WashingtonDC.Plumbers911.com Call 1-877-7-4LEAKS

  8. Detach the pipe first. Remove the fittings and then make use of your pliers to remove the old sink strainer’s nut. WashingtonDC.Plumbers911.com Call 1-877-7-4LEAKS

  9. If the nut won’t budge, get a hack saw and cut it. When you’re done, pull the old strainer out of the sink. WashingtonDC.Plumbers911.com Call 1-877-7-4LEAKS

  10. Before the installation, make sure that you’ll clean the sink first. Guarantee that there are no sediments still stuck around the drain hole. WashingtonDC.Plumbers911.com Call 1-877-7-4LEAKS

  11. When the sink is already clean, get the new kitchen sink basket strainer and loosen its retainer screws. WashingtonDC.Plumbers911.com Call 1-877-7-4LEAKS

  12. Apply plumber’s putty around the new strainer’s base. Make sure that you’ll put it under the lip area. WashingtonDC.Plumbers911.com Call 1-877-7-4LEAKS

  13. Carefully put the new strainer onto the sink hole. Press on it to make it adhere to the putty. You can also remove the excess with your putty knife. WashingtonDC.Plumbers911.com Call 1-877-7-4LEAKS

  14. When you’re done, get under the sink and put the flexible washer into place. Also position the metal washer. WashingtonDC.Plumbers911.com Call 1-877-7-4LEAKS

  15. Thread the retainer to make the connection leak-free. Tighten the screws using a screwdriver. Do not over tighten the screws to prevent the washer from getting squeezed out. WashingtonDC.Plumbers911.com Call 1-877-7-4LEAKS

  16. Reinstall the pipes. Turn the tap on and watch out for leaks. WashingtonDC.Plumbers911.com Call 1-877-7-4LEAKS

  17. Follow this guide on how to install kitchen sink strainers. If you need the help of trade experts, just call your trusted Alexandria plumber. Don’t hesitate to call Plumbers 911 Washington DC! You may also visit our website to schedule a service appointment. • Call 1-877-7-4LEAKS or 1-877-745-3257.

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