It is possible to find water under the sink, garbage disposal or kitchen faucet. Water may also leak from other places.
ESTABLISHING A BASELINE
Before you start diagnosing serious problems, it is essential to properly prepare the area. Take everything out of your sink to ensure that you have enough room to see everything. To see the sink basin, you will need to reach underneath the cabinet. This will provide you with more information about the source of the water.
THE FLOW TEST
Test the drain pipes after drying everything. Slip joints can leak if they aren’t connected properly or are loose. Let the water run for about 2 minutes in each basin. Start at the top of every connection between pipes/disposal/sink basin. If you wait, it may be difficult for you to identify the source.
THE BASIN TEST
If your regular flow tests show no obstruction, stress-testing your drain pipes may be necessary. Once the basins are full, take out the stoppers and let them drain. Turn off the dishwasher if there is no food left. Most likely, the dishwasher water will go to the garbage disposal through a pipe that is either black or white.
THE FAUCET STRESS TEST
You may not have located the source of the leak after performing the basin test, draining and inspecting for leaks. Grab your flashlight and inspect the shutoff valves, supply lines, and hardware for any signs of a leak. It is important to test the faucet thoroughly. There may be a leak in the water supply.
WHAT’S NEXT?
If tests don’t reveal any, it could be intermittent leakage. There are rubber trays that can also be used to cover the plumbing beneath the sink. It is recommended that all cleaning products be used in your sink. The alarm sounds when there is moisture in the cabinet.