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    Aug 30, 2013, 08:41 AM
    Garbage disposal leak
    My garbage disposal is leaking from the body of the disposal, around the area where the "grind ring" is located. I have a Whirlpool Food-Waste Disposal. Is this a fairly easy, DIY repair?
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    Aug 30, 2013, 09:02 AM
    Only fix is replacement.
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    Aug 30, 2013, 12:56 PM
    When they leak through the body, it's time for a replacement. Easier to replace as a DIY job.
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    Aug 30, 2013, 06:18 PM
    Just to clarify, are saying to completely replace the garbage disposal, instead of trying to replace the part or fix the possible worn seal?
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    Aug 30, 2013, 06:18 PM
    I think to get at the area that's leaking, I would have to take the whole thing apart!
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    Aug 30, 2013, 06:43 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by liamaio View Post
    I think to get at the area that's leaking, I would have to take the whole thing apart!
    Yes you would. I have never repaired a disposal but have taken them apart to remove a jammed quarter. If it is leaking in the middle, check the output pipe but also look for a hole in the body. Motor seals leak out the bottom.
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