Alexandria Plumber Shares How To Install Kitchen Sink Strainers

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How To Install Kitchen Sink Strainers The Right
Way
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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, youll have to watch
out for leaks coming from the sink basket.
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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.
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Because of constant exposure to water and through
continuous use, the strainer will sooner or later
corrode and cause leaks.
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Now when you have confirmed that your sink
strainer is leaking, youll 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.
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Follow this short DIY guide on how to install
kitchen sink strainers the right way!
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• Prepare your new sink strainer, plumbers putty
  and a pair of pliers.

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• Detach the pipe first. Remove the fittings and
  then make use of your pliers to remove the old
  sink strainers nut.

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• If the nut wont budge, get a hack saw and cut
  it. When youre done, pull the old strainer out
  of the sink.

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• Before the installation, make sure that youll
  clean the sink first. Guarantee that there are no
  sediments still stuck around the drain hole.

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• When the sink is already clean, get the new
  kitchen sink basket strainer and loosen its
  retainer screws.

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• Apply plumbers putty around the new strainers
  base. Make sure that youll put it under the lip
  area.

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• 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.

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• When youre done, get under the sink and put the
  flexible washer into place. Also position the
  metal washer.

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• 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.

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• Reinstall the pipes. Turn the tap on and watch
  out for leaks.

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Follow this guide on how to install kitchen sink
strainers. If you need the help of trade experts,
just call your trusted Alexandria plumber. Dont
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.