A corroded or leaking kitchen drain assembly is best replaced rather than patched. Here is the Crystal Lake guide.
The parts
A kitchen drain assembly includes the strainer basket, the tailpiece, and the trap. Any of these can corrode and leak.
The replacement
The old assembly comes out, the sink opening is cleaned, and new parts go in with fresh seals.
The disposal connection
If there is a garbage disposal, the drain ties into it, and the connection gets a new gasket.
The call
A pro replaces the whole run cleanly. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Crystal Lake, this prevents the next leak.
A dry cabinet
A new drain assembly stops the under-sink drip. Call 888-217-3585 and Crystal Lake Plumbing Pros will match you with a Crystal Lake pro.
Plumbing in Crystal Lake: what to know
In Crystal Lake, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across McHenry County — from Lake In The Hills, Cary and Algonquin to ZIP codes like 60014, 60156, 60012 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
Need a hand in Crystal Lake?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Crystal Lake Plumbing Pros will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Crystal Lake.