I have double sink with garbage disposal on 1 side. Discovered water dripping from bottom disposal when I use it and when I run water in that side of sink. Seems to be coming from area of reset button. Could there be a crack somewhere and do I need a new disposal?

You need to disconnect the plug from the wall and don't use the garbage disposal it is time to replace it with a new one, Thanks.

John

The most common leak in a disposal is the fat washer between the unit and the drain pipe which is frequently held with but one bolt. Try tightening that bolt 1/4 turn clockwise

Bob, I that of the internal leak not external leak.

Plklotz, if it is external leak do as Bob suggested for more information open the link below and watch the clip, Thanks.

John

How to Fix a Garbage Disposal: Leaking Garbage Disposal - YouTube

Any leak through the bottom is bad news. Replaced one today with identical issue, bad motor seal.

I agree with the experts. If the leak is coming from the bottom of the unit it's time for a replacement. Good luck, Tom.

Gentlemen, I asked you to picture this. The leaking rubber washer of a drain pipe on a dispsal is directly attached to the side of the actual housing. If there is a slow leak the water will run straight down along the housing and exit at the bottom, even if the leak is not at the bottom it may apear so.

Bob I agree with you but lets wait for Plklotz to respond I have seen both leak from the fat washer and bad motor seal, Thanks.

John