How to Replace A Kitchen Sink Drain Strainer, Repair Leak

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  • Опубликовано: 6 фев 2025
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    Is your kitchen sink drain leaking water underneath? No need to call the handyman, in this plumbing tips video we show you how to install kitchen sink drains and also how to fix a kitchen sink drain leak and you'll do it yourself. We'll show you how to take apart the whole kitchen sink drain assembly with the drain strainer and repair the leak DIY once and for all.
    The kitchen sink drain assembly consists of the removable sink basket and the kitchen sink strainer, which is the bottom part of the drain assembly, and it has the flange on it. If you want to know how to remove kitchen sink drain flanges, just watch this video.
    ✅ Kitchen sink drain tools/pipes in this plumbing tips video:
    Superior Tool 3-Way Sink Drain Wrench: amzn.to/2XozbZp
    Superior Tool Universal Sink Drain Wrench: amzn.to/2BSSuRv
    PF WaterWorks Transparent P-Trap: amzn.to/2Ey8vhs
    Keeney Sink Strainer with Post Basket: amzn.to/2BSAbvo
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    How to fix a leaky sink
    To fix a leak under the sink, you need to put a pan down under the p-trap plumbing to catch the water that will gush out when you open up the p-trap nuts. Then you remove the long drain pipe from the bottom of the kitchen sink drain by unscrewing the retaining nut.
    Leak under kitchen sink
    Is your kitchen sink leaking under rubber gasket? Then you can repair the leaky sink by using a universal drain basket wrench to remove the drain nut, then you pull the gasket and the cardboard friction washer, and push up the kitchen sink drain assembly from below, and it will pop up through the top side of the kitchen sink.
    Now there will be no more leak under kitchen sink, and that is how to remove kitchen sink drain flanges.
    Next you install the new kitchen sink drain flange, and go underneath to install the rubber gasket, then the cardboard washer, and finally the drain basket nut. Be sure to use one of the wrenches we link to below to tighten the kitchen sink drain basket nut.
    Replacing drain pipes under the kitchen sink and check for leaks at the P-trap, and where the strainer drain meets the bottom of the sink, and make sure there is no water leak at the rubber gasket.
    Then install all the kitchen sink drain plumbing, including the P-trap.
    Now you know how to fix a leaky sink
    And that folks is how you fix a leaky sink. So now you can be a hero to any of your friends with a leaky sink, after you see this plumbing tips video. That is how you fix a kitchen sink drain leaking water.

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  • @jeffostroff
    @jeffostroff  6 лет назад +72

    Kitchen sink drain tools/pipes in this video:
    Superior Tool 3-Way Sink Drain Wrench: amzn.to/2XozbZp
    Superior Tool Universal Sink Drain Wrench: amzn.to/2BSSuRv
    PF WaterWorks Transparent P-Trap: amzn.to/2Ey8vhs
    Keeney Sink Strainer with Post Basket: amzn.to/2BSAbvo

  • @CheekyKhihuahua
    @CheekyKhihuahua 26 дней назад +6

    First time homeowner here. Using your video for my first, well second plumbers project. I did the sump pump now with your help I'm im feeling confident under my sink lol

  • @plants4thewin
    @plants4thewin 2 года назад +18

    Ive graduated to the "overnight" test. Just lost my job, so I am very grateful to this video. Probably saved me a few 100 bucks. Thank you.

  • @CamsMommy0601
    @CamsMommy0601 2 года назад +18

    Thank you for posting this! I had a handyman come out wanting to charge me $175 plus parts to do this. I followed your video and only spent $60 plus 20 minutes of my time. Thank you!

    • @jeffostroff
      @jeffostroff  2 года назад +4

      Awesome glad to help you save those extra bucks

    • @bryanregalado1981
      @bryanregalado1981 8 месяцев назад +4

      By the way, we don't go to a restaurant and ask that we only be charged for the cost of the food, so not certain why people are surprised DIY is saving money.
      Of course it's going to save, you're taking the labor cost out.

    • @hamzam.5228
      @hamzam.5228 Месяц назад

      That’s awsome !, but just fyi that’s not a bad price from the handy man.

  • @laciewisdom6604
    @laciewisdom6604 3 года назад +96

    Just had a plumber come over to give a quote on how much it would cost to do this repair. He wanted $400! Crazy. Needless to say I have ordered the parts and tools I need from watching your video. $24 is a lot better than $400. THANK YOUUUUUUUU

    • @jeffostroff
      @jeffostroff  3 года назад +4

      Great job!

    • @jakelancaster5889
      @jakelancaster5889 3 года назад +14

      I mean you're paying for all of his years of required training and for his labor, Karen. Not the 24$ part and a favor.

    • @hellagrant
      @hellagrant Год назад +8

      Depending on where you live, $400 is reasonable, especially for a good reliable plumber. Time is money. But something like this repair is something people should just do themselves.

    • @RFSpartan
      @RFSpartan 10 месяцев назад

      So your being ripped off is what you mean huh bitch boy...no thanks do it yourself and tell that crook to shove it up his experienced ass ​@@jakelancaster5889

    • @shannoncraig2147
      @shannoncraig2147 7 месяцев назад +2

      Sounds like your plumber was trying to rip you off! Other people posted that it was going to cost them around $200ish, for a plumber.

  • @TheocratOfPoontang
    @TheocratOfPoontang 3 года назад +14

    From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU! You saved me a $150 plumber call and now I know how to do this for life.

    • @jeffostroff
      @jeffostroff  3 года назад +1

      Thanks, I'm glad you liked it! Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!

  • @rossmiller4228
    @rossmiller4228 12 дней назад +2

    Thank you so much sir. You are exceptionally detail oriented and you don't miss a thing. I surely haven't even come close to watching them all but I didn't need to go any further. You simply covered every base and got my job done well. That said, your video was by far the best that I watched. I give you a thumbs up and you've definitely got a new follower.

  • @lotuswellnessllc.645
    @lotuswellnessllc.645 Месяц назад +3

    Thank you Jeff. With your clear instructions I fixed my kitchen sink leak perfectly.
    I recommend Jeff’s videos will be very beneficials to all home owners.

    • @jeffostroff
      @jeffostroff  Месяц назад

      That is great to hear. I am glad that you were able to fix your sink.

  • @gloriaprice8179
    @gloriaprice8179 2 года назад +8

    My husband travels a lot. I hate to bother him when in reality there's nothing he can do when not home. So thank you for this. It really helped and now I feel confident enough to do it myself. Thank you!!!

    • @jeffostroff
      @jeffostroff  2 года назад

      Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!

  • @stellalowery9696
    @stellalowery9696 7 месяцев назад +20

    Thank you so much. I'm a 66 year old woman and I fixed my drain by looking at your video.

    • @jeffostroff
      @jeffostroff  6 месяцев назад

      Glad it helped

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      @TheShepherdsChapelChannel 4 месяца назад

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  • @Jetway
    @Jetway 4 года назад +43

    Thank you for saving me $150 and helping me feel like a responsible diy-er! This was excellent and gave me everything I needed.

  • @monikaburke8128
    @monikaburke8128 2 года назад +25

    I know it's 3 years after this video was made but I'm glad I found it! it's so informative and pointed me in the direction of where I need to start and I think I can do this by myself... thank u for sharing! Wish me luck! 😊

    • @jeffostroff
      @jeffostroff  2 года назад

      I hope it works for you Monika!

  • @evanholt2898
    @evanholt2898 3 года назад +3

    Wife and I just moved into our first house 3 weeks ago and tonight we had our first snafu with the leak from the drain’s gasket. Watched your vid, ran to Lowe’s, and got it fixed myself. THANK YOU!

  • @kristineozment977
    @kristineozment977 15 дней назад

    You just saved me a lot of money. I live by myself and I don't have the money to hire a plumber but because of this video I was able to do this by myself. Now I have a brand new sink drain installed and no leaks. You are absolutely amazing! Thank you!

    • @jeffostroff
      @jeffostroff  14 дней назад

      You got it! Glad I could help.

  • @DeniseLeigh123
    @DeniseLeigh123 5 лет назад +79

    I am in the process of replacing our kitchen faucet and luckily, while working underneath, I barely tapped the pipe and it came undone from the sink strainer drain. I noticed the gasket is all worn too. So, as a single mom, I have learned to fix many things in our house and will fix this too, thanks to your video!!!

    • @jeffostroff
      @jeffostroff  5 лет назад +4

      Awesome, glad to hear another girl taking on DIY projects!

    • @3nertia
      @3nertia 2 года назад +5

      It's always lovely to see more women capable of such repairs! :D
      More power to ya!

    • @judithwilber2540
      @judithwilber2540 Год назад

      i just noticed same thing,,,i saw dripping and looked like the pipe that connects to the sink was not even attached! i reattached it and hand tightened but still drips so i wonder if i have to use a wrench or replace....as an older single mom also have learned alot about plumbing lol...i have to also replace the faucet so i guess ill have to kill 2 birds with one stone :)

  • @PankajKumar0211
    @PankajKumar0211 3 месяца назад +2

    Thanks for making this video, I saved $150+ that handyman quoted by following this video.

  • @f14tomcataocretired95
    @f14tomcataocretired95 Год назад +4

    I realize I am 4 years late but SUPER video! I love electrical but hate doing plumbing. Your well documented and explained instruction helped me get thru my delimma fixing the leak at my drain. Apparently, my sink installers never put the putty under the flange, only the rubber gasket. 15k likes and ZERO dislikes just shows us what a professional you are. Liked and suscribed. Anyway, great video and have a super Navy Day!

  • @LauraLeighsLogicalLiving
    @LauraLeighsLogicalLiving 4 дня назад

    Thank you so much for this informative video. I just saved a few hundred bucks by watching your user friendly DIY video.

  • @joethompson3519
    @joethompson3519 7 месяцев назад +5

    Great job. Thanks. Replaced my laundry room drain in 30 minutes after watching this. No prior experience.

    • @jeffostroff
      @jeffostroff  7 месяцев назад

      Awesome, glad to hear it worked out for you

  • @jeffselano2300
    @jeffselano2300 4 года назад +4

    Thanks so much. Worked great. You just saved me 100 bucks on a plumber and taught me a new skill.

  • @vicloth80
    @vicloth80 3 года назад +23

    Aside from the music, this video is AWESOME! I need to replace mine and I'm definitely not a DIY person. Your instructions were clear and easy to understand. I actually feel confident enough to try it myself now. Thanks!

    • @hectorgonzales837
      @hectorgonzales837 2 года назад +3

      Yessss thr music is too suspenful made me all anxious but great video

    • @CodyAlushin
      @CodyAlushin 2 года назад

      It supposed to pump you up! Gettin READY to change that sink strainer, WOO!

  • @oninjav2444
    @oninjav2444 Месяц назад

    Just did this to mine since it was leaking. This video helped me out a lot to fully understand what I was doing. 15-20 min job; only $26 spent for parts needed.

  • @dianarojas5260
    @dianarojas5260 3 года назад +4

    First time homeowner and a girl lol, so this is a game changer! Thank you for uploading this!! Cannot wait to fix my leaking sink!!! excited to check out more content! TY!!!!!

    • @jeffostroff
      @jeffostroff  3 года назад

      Glad I could help! We are working on a newer more improved version with better 4K video, and audio, better mics, better camera, better lighting, should be ready in a week or so.

    • @dianarojas1735
      @dianarojas1735 3 года назад

      And he replies!!! Subscribing with both of my accounts!!! 😇🥳

  • @kush_gurl16
    @kush_gurl16 2 года назад +3

    Watching this video because my husband works so much I don't want him to have to come home and do more work. I'm gonna attempt to fix our kitchen sink while he's at work. Very informative video and I love how you really explain and show every step of the way. Great video imo

  • @ewolff1516
    @ewolff1516 4 года назад +4

    I woke up this morning and found dirty water under my kitchen sink. Never having replaced a sink drain, I started searching for help and found your video. THANK YOU SO MUCH!! Not only do I now understand what I have to do, and it doesn’t seem too challenging, but I also know why it failed in the first place-the builder used the cheapest of everything here, including plumbing parts. I’m off the hardware store to get quality parts and do it right this time. Thanks again!!

    • @jeffostroff
      @jeffostroff  4 года назад +1

      Did it work?

    • @ewolff1516
      @ewolff1516 4 года назад

      @@jeffostroff Not yet. Everything went well, but when I went to check the paper towel on the floor underneath the sink, it was wet. ☹️ It’s leaking between the porcelain sink and the new drain (around the plumber’s putty, I assume). I tightened that huge nut under the connection to the sink a bit. The whole think moved a bit, and some more putty came out in the sink, so I’m thinking I didn’t get the new drain perfectly straight.... I’ll take it apart and do it if it’s still leaking. This is why I hate anything related to plumbing. Electricity? No problem. Plumbing? Yuck. Thanks again for your video. It was really helpful!

  • @debkeyworth8429
    @debkeyworth8429 3 года назад

    My son and I were just going to start this job and decided to watch the video first . We didn’t have a universal wrench so we are getting one now. Glad we didn’t start this without watching you first . Thanks

  • @drmessyobgyn7203
    @drmessyobgyn7203 5 лет назад +50

    I love that you use terms and make it easy for a first time home buyer and 20 something to understand! You’re awesome. Thanks Jeff!

  • @kuanleonwen8772
    @kuanleonwen8772 8 месяцев назад +2

    Jeffostroff, I appreciate you sharing your deep knowledge, no only on how to fix leaks with care and thoroughness, but also for explaining the safety factor behind the industry standards and design for the system of pipes under the sink. Thank you!

    • @jeffostroff
      @jeffostroff  8 месяцев назад

      Thank you for your kind words and support, it means a lot to me!

  • @williampool5889
    @williampool5889 Год назад +25

    Man this was the exact video I needed to see. Thanks so much for going through it clearly and concisely.

  • @RedheadedMusic
    @RedheadedMusic 2 года назад +2

    Great video. A very Key bit of information you did not mention is how tight to get the new drain “flange” nut. I am pretty sure I originally tightened mine too tight and it squeezed out most of the putty and a year later I had a leak. I also realized mine did not come with the cardboard piece.
    Your music? Drowned out that Very Crucial information. Thanks for the info. As a woman rebuilding a house from the inside out for the last two years… I am constantly learning the details that I overlooked.

  • @thevnuckles4596
    @thevnuckles4596 3 года назад +20

    I’m a new homeowner and my kitchen sink drain is leaking and this helps big, I will go to Home Depot tomorrow morning to get everything to repair the leak.. thank you 🙏🏾

  • @rey_drrey7837
    @rey_drrey7837 5 месяцев назад

    Thanks to you I was able to fix my own sink and now just waiting for the next day to see if there is any leaks. Saved me a few hundred dollars. Thank you!

  • @fasttl
    @fasttl 2 года назад +3

    You’re 100% correct, Jeff. That’s why I’m here! Sadly less than 4 years after a new construction build.

  • @kngrzz007
    @kngrzz007 Год назад

    Man, you are a lifesaver, I'm over thinking that I was gonna need a plumber, and I found your video and got the things I needed, and it only took my 15 minutes to fix and it cost me only $38

  • @tiffanyhernandez547
    @tiffanyhernandez547 3 года назад +3

    Thank you so much for this video !!! As a woman I was intimidated to do a project like this because I thought I couldn’t .... UNTIL I got a quote back for almost 300$ !! Thank you again!! ♥️♥️

  • @d-don6966
    @d-don6966 Год назад +2

    THANK YOU 🙏🏽
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    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
    I really appreciate you posting this video!

  • @meanmugfan
    @meanmugfan 4 года назад +4

    Thanks man! After replacing my kitchen faucet I realized that I need to replace my drain while I was under my sink. Home depot again tomorrow. Your vid was a lifesaver though because I now know all the tools that I need to make the job easier👍🏽👍🏽

  • @jayfromtexas6718
    @jayfromtexas6718 Год назад +2

    I gotta say that this is probably the best instructional video on RUclips! Seriously, straight forward and to the point. You just saved me a ton of money! Thank you sir!

  • @shkevinwang
    @shkevinwang 6 месяцев назад +6

    I like he just hop into the topic at like 0:29. No fancy opening, no lengthy introduction. Awesome!

  • @jeffleong7824
    @jeffleong7824 Год назад

    Thanks from this novice. Was able to fix leak with just plumber putty and sink wrench. Sink wrench worth every penny. Thanks again

    • @jeffostroff
      @jeffostroff  Год назад

      I'm so glad to hear that you were able to fix the leak! It's always a great feeling when you can take care of things yourself.

  • @timcolton8760
    @timcolton8760 2 года назад +28

    One trick I use to check for leaks is to use a piece of Scott blue paper shop towel. When the towel gets damp the wet area on the towel goes from light blue to dark blue. If you lay a piece of the blue towel underneath the sink, it's really easy to see where the leak is coming from. This is especially important under the sink since it's dark. It can be hard to see wet marks on a white paper towel.
    I also take a piece of the blue towel and wipe around all of the joints. If the towel changes color, I know there is a leak at that point.

    • @jeffostroff
      @jeffostroff  2 года назад +1

      Funny you mentioned that because I just did exactly that two days ago at my friends house. I've been using the blue shop towels because they show the water a little better than the white paper do

  • @lauravillegas6014
    @lauravillegas6014 4 года назад

    Helpful video! My 16 year son just fixed my leaking pipes thanks to your video. Look forward to watching others!!!

    • @jeffostroff
      @jeffostroff  4 года назад

      Awesome Laura, that's glad to hear. He's off to a good start

  • @mcilibraise
    @mcilibraise 4 года назад +5

    using transparent pipes was genius. Thank you for this video!

    • @jeffostroff
      @jeffostroff  4 года назад +7

      Not so much genius anymore! God for the demo, but we are finding now that these pieces of garbage are failing after weeks of use, they start cracking. Something wrong with the transparent plastic. The white plastic P-traps have no failures at all.

    • @mcilibraise
      @mcilibraise 4 года назад +1

      @@jeffostroff I meant specifically for the video. :) I never knew about the 'weir' before and it was a good visual.

  • @zaniahrenner200
    @zaniahrenner200 2 месяца назад +1

    Thanks!

  • @crazywazydoublehazy
    @crazywazydoublehazy 4 года назад +6

    Thank you very much for uploading this video. For a complete novice, I found it very helpful, going through and explaining each section clearly, at a steady, un-rushed pace and with good visuals, giving me time to write notes. Only spoilt by the music being a distraction at times. Otherwise, excellent.

    • @jeffostroff
      @jeffostroff  4 года назад +1

      You're very welcome! We use much better studio techniques now.

  • @robertjohnson2537
    @robertjohnson2537 4 года назад +1

    All I needed was the washers and plumbers putty...a 6 dollar repair! I was able to get by with using two pairs of channel locks. Thanks for sharing the know how! Much appreciated.

    • @jeffostroff
      @jeffostroff  4 года назад

      Thanks for sharing Glad to be of help Robert!

  • @ncritchlow1
    @ncritchlow1 4 года назад +3

    You are amazing!!!! It took us about 2 hours with pauses to watch but thank you !!!!

    • @jeffostroff
      @jeffostroff  4 года назад

      Glad it helped Nicole, thanks for wathcing!

  • @ابراهيمروساريو-ص9و

    It is highly recommended sink leak repair tutorial. The demo was perfect and the explaination was great.👍👍👍

  • @phinhatminh
    @phinhatminh 4 года назад +3

    Thank you for your tutorial. It's very helpful, I fixed my sink drain. Gonna watch it a couple day to make sure it's not leaking anymore.

  • @bradweston8854
    @bradweston8854 2 месяца назад +1

    This was just what I needed to finish the project. Thank you!

    • @jeffostroff
      @jeffostroff  2 месяца назад

      I'm so glad to hear that the video helped you complete your project! That's what it's all about!

  • @MA-cx5zj
    @MA-cx5zj 4 года назад +3

    Thank you, bought a generic strainer from hardware store that fit my sink and found that other parts like overflow part didn’t fit well so I improvised using plumbers seal🤦🏽‍♀️ it worked but overall this was a really good video and made me look like I knew what I was doing lol thank you🙏🏽

    • @jeffostroff
      @jeffostroff  4 года назад

      Awesome, glad to help out, and thanks for watching!

  • @LucidLoki
    @LucidLoki Год назад

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge! I’m a DYI’er but not experienced in plumbing. Your video is perfect, as a first time homeowner I’m sure I’ll need your help again sometime. Liked and subscribed!

  • @jennydraven563
    @jennydraven563 5 лет назад +3

    Thanks for showing that universal tool for removing the old heat and dried putty nut which is so thin you cant get a regular wrench of any kind to grab and turn it and like you said, the hammering thing just spins the sink basket drain once its loosened. Im a 68 yr old widow on low SS check, so I either fix it myself or it doesnt get fixed. Thanks again this video was long but very helpful!!

    • @jeffostroff
      @jeffostroff  5 лет назад +1

      Sarah, awesome, glad you found our video useful, and more power to ya taking this on yourself DIY!

  • @KornKidd25
    @KornKidd25 3 года назад +2

    Had a nasty leak this morning and fixed it in 30 minutes and less than $40 thank you so much!!!!

    • @jeffostroff
      @jeffostroff  3 года назад

      Awesome glad the video helped you out and thanks for watching

  • @ViksonMonroe
    @ViksonMonroe 4 года назад +4

    Thank you! You've made an extremely easy to follow video with links for everything needed and saved me a lot of money that this mommy needs for baby stuff! Much appreciated!! 😁👍

  • @sab_1055
    @sab_1055 6 месяцев назад

    I needed a plumber's putty 101! Thanks. 👍 At 120 lbs, I can do it with no wrench & see vast improvement. A rusty pan was catching funk when I moved in. I tossed it & put sealant on it. 2 years on, my "fix" is failing, and I refuse to call my landlord. I'll just get pissed when he tells me tape & a rusty pan are perfect. It's insulting. I've seen his place. It's impeccable.

  • @charleslincoln5357
    @charleslincoln5357 5 лет назад +4

    I'm definitely picking up these tools
    I was a iron worker and always like to have proper tools for any and all jobs

  • @sinistersgrin
    @sinistersgrin Год назад

    Woke up this Saturday morning and found that exact problem. And this is the first video I see to fix it which boost my confidence. Thank you so much !! It helped 💯

  • @mervpag6474
    @mervpag6474 4 года назад +3

    Great very concise video. I had some idea on how to fix a leak but you showed me what I was lacking.

    • @jeffostroff
      @jeffostroff  4 года назад

      Glad it helped thanks for watching!

  • @louie1487
    @louie1487 2 года назад +1

    Thanks. First time fixing a kitchen sink leak. For those searching for parts, what he called a top hat washer for the tailpiece, I found it at Home Depot site as drain pipe flange washer

  • @chrisumali9841
    @chrisumali9841 5 лет назад +9

    Thank you for this very informative video. It was exactly what I needed to replace and repair my kitchen sink drain. I appreciate also the links to the tools, that enabled me to get the job done faster and more efficient. Have a great day

  • @bearpuf
    @bearpuf Год назад

    Hey, very much appreciate your thoughtful video. I did this job thirty years ago on the sink but needed a reminder to the steps I should take to do it again. Your detailed instructions along with the suggestions for the most correct wrench to use and very pleasant manner give me more confidence to get this job done correctly. I hate plumbing!

  • @UnderdogResearchChannel
    @UnderdogResearchChannel 3 года назад +5

    This video was spot on and accurate. You did an extraordinary job and I fixed my sink drain easily. Thank you

  • @fredwu6548
    @fredwu6548 9 месяцев назад +1

    Watched this video and get my job done for less than $15 !! Thank you!

  • @HeartandSoulApothecary
    @HeartandSoulApothecary 4 года назад +5

    Greta tips. - thank you so much for sharing - I can easily do this myself! Gosh only around ten dollars no less, to fix one of the drains in my double sink - I can’t thank you enough for the easy to follow instructions and useful tips.

  • @zenozigzag
    @zenozigzag 4 года назад +2

    Wow, i came for the repair but was amazed by the musical soundtrack! Who else? Right?! Kinda felt like I was in Stranger Things episode as u went thu the motions. Well done! Made a chore enjoyable. I give a great big up vote for ur best musical score for a utube presentation.

    • @jeffostroff
      @jeffostroff  4 года назад +1

      Lol others think it's too loud, but anyway we changed our production techniques since then and dont have music overpowering the narration.

  • @narikoam4592
    @narikoam4592 5 лет назад +5

    Good video. Easy to follow and straight to the point! Fixed mine and saved a bunch of money! Thanks!

    • @jeffostroff
      @jeffostroff  5 лет назад

      Yeah! That's what it's all about, I'm glad to hear you were successful with our video!

  • @bobmeyers8265
    @bobmeyers8265 3 года назад

    Thanks for this. Our kitchen sink went from acceptable "weeping" from the drain to outright leaking from the drain. In our area, plumbers are so busy that we couldn't reach anyone in person, and some of their voicemail messages indicated that they were booked out for weeks. So, I started looking into how to fix the leak myself. I found this video, and although I wouldn't characterize myself as being handy, once I bought all of the tools and parts, I was able to fix the leak myself easily with about a 10 minute effort.

  • @spockmcoyissmart961
    @spockmcoyissmart961 5 лет назад +3

    I just removed/replaced my 2 sink strainers yesterday. Even having the proper tools to loosen the large 'nut' on the bottom, it was so rusted, it wouldn't move. Less than 3 minutes with a Dremil tool/cutting wheel cut through the metal ring to spread with a screwdriver and peel off. Basin strainer lifted up and out of the sink. Just pay attention to the angle/depth so you don't cut into your sink.

    • @jeffostroff
      @jeffostroff  5 лет назад

      Yes, once a leak has gone on too long we have seen what you just described.

  • @MikeTracz
    @MikeTracz 4 года назад +1

    I'd never attempted a plumbing repair before, but after watching this video I was able to fix a leak caused by a broken slip nut and reseat the strainer basket (which I knocked out trying to get the broken nut off... man that thing was tough). Thanks!

  • @Somong
    @Somong Год назад +1

    This video is as concise as it gets. 🙏💪💪💪💪

  • @shelliezuckerman4984
    @shelliezuckerman4984 3 года назад +426

    Excellent instruction. However the music has to go .

  • @garywilm4582
    @garywilm4582 Год назад

    Great demonstration Jeff. I appreciate you taking the time to do this.

  • @michaelrivera7024
    @michaelrivera7024 5 лет назад +3

    Thank you so much for this video. I applaud your knowledge step by step and fixed my sink. Your the best man.

    • @jeffostroff
      @jeffostroff  5 лет назад

      Michael, thanks for stopping by to see our video, I'm glad you liked it.

  • @Random_dudestuff
    @Random_dudestuff 2 года назад

    This video worked great. Just recently bought a new house and had a plumber out twice. This helped me get a win on my own! Thank you

    • @jeffostroff
      @jeffostroff  2 года назад

      It is amazing how many plumbers don't know this period period but in reality a lot of times they just put stuff together and leave and not know that these problems persist after they are gone and a lot of times you're not getting the master plumber who shows up you're getting an assistant or journeyman

    • @Random_dudestuff
      @Random_dudestuff 2 года назад

      @@jeffostroff I did my strainer just like the video and now it’s a weird days later and plumber putty keeps slowing seeping back up. Did I use too much you think? Or not crank that thing down enough?

  • @walterbobrowski4761
    @walterbobrowski4761 4 года назад +3

    Thanks Jeff. Discovered a 'licensed contractor' hadn't installed the securing ring on straight! One question: why not silicon caulk rather than plumbers putty?

    • @jeffostroff
      @jeffostroff  4 года назад +4

      Some plumbers prefer silicone, but you have to wait 30 minutes or more before you can test, so they don't want to hang around.

  • @DavidWainwright
    @DavidWainwright 5 месяцев назад

    Thanks for this. As a computer geek and not very handy around the house, this was VERY helpful.

  • @rasheedmack
    @rasheedmack 5 лет назад +3

    Thank you! Great video! Just finished and your video helped me tremendously!!

  • @jaycebailey8522
    @jaycebailey8522 2 года назад +1

    Thank you this was clear and easy to follow, installation was quick !!!!! What took me so long was taking off the old leaky drain that was a different model, I got the nut off but the bottom part was still stuck and wouldn’t come off. After bending the bottom frame for 30 minutes I was able to get it off. I bought the new model drain you showed and it was so easy to install! Again thanks for the video you saved me some money!!!!!

    • @jeffostroff
      @jeffostroff  2 года назад

      Awesome Jayce yes you are right sometimes taking off the old hardware can be a real nightmare. There's been times rush spent a 1/2 hour or an even an hour I'll try to get way up behind the sink faucet and with years of water dripping down on it everything's all rusted and you can't get anything to budge

  • @joseg5156
    @joseg5156 4 года назад +3

    Thank you sir! My old strainer would not come off so I had to resort to my super strength lol but other then that came out perfect!

    • @jeffostroff
      @jeffostroff  4 года назад

      Great to hear! Thanks for watching Jose

  • @ExquisiteBeyond
    @ExquisiteBeyond Год назад

    Great instructional video. I was able to fix my sink and learn the importance of them trap (how much water should be there). Thank you

  • @moolamagic1
    @moolamagic1 4 года назад +4

    Hey Jeff thanks for sharing. Awesome and clearly demonstrated. Appreciate that bud!

    • @jeffostroff
      @jeffostroff  4 года назад

      Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching Ralph

  • @misty3602
    @misty3602 2 года назад

    Thanks Jeff. You also helped this single momma out too😎 thank you for your service!

  • @margieworoszylo2499
    @margieworoszylo2499 5 лет назад +3

    I love your video s. Helps alot thanks keep it going

  • @johnm.3278
    @johnm.3278 51 минуту назад

    A quick observation & recomendation for you "Arizona Snowbirds" out there. Plumbers Putty will crack and dry out very quickly, causing miserable, repeated and preventable under sink leaks and repairs. If you plan on leaving your RV in the Desert over the long...sweltering hot....dry....120*+ 6 month summer, take my advice learned the hard way. Simply use this great video, replacing the P.P. with 100% Silicone Class 35 Clear. A careful application used sparingly, allowed to set 2hrs, before a 90% tightening of the ring nut with all gaskets in proper order. Then an overnight cure with a final 100% tightening, will save your winter. Fly High!

  • @richardfisher46
    @richardfisher46 5 лет назад +184

    Good video but music volume is too high and voice/ narration is low at times. Background music detracts from the quality information you are sharing. Thank you for the video.

    • @jeffostroff
      @jeffostroff  5 лет назад +37

      Sorry about that music, we don't do it like that anymore. We have better production that we adopted after complaints about the audio on this one.

    • @monihampton
      @monihampton 3 года назад +10

      Agreed! Great video! No music needed. Thanks for upping your production in future videos!

    • @theresaadams4717
      @theresaadams4717 2 года назад +1

      @@jeffostroff x

    • @jordanshoulders7847
      @jordanshoulders7847 2 года назад +5

      Came here to say the same thing. Your tutorial is really good. But I don't need/want epic music. I need the you, the expert, to explain completely and in detail to me, the novice, any tips, tricks, hang-ups I might encounter. Thank you for this tutorial.

  • @rocksfire4390
    @rocksfire4390 4 года назад

    so many other useless videos.
    this one is not useless, it's very informative. the music can be distracting but even with that it's still leagues better then most videos i have tried to watch.

    • @jeffostroff
      @jeffostroff  4 года назад

      Thanks! We have better audio production since we did this video

  • @FinancialTutor
    @FinancialTutor 4 года назад +3

    My sink drain basket has a very slow leak. It looks to have the cardboard ring issue. Would you recommend to just try tighten it or spray flexseal on it or should I replace the sink drain basket?

    • @jeffostroff
      @jeffostroff  4 года назад +1

      If the cardboard got wet, it's end of life, so a new strainer is what I would do, they are so inexpensive anyway. Even if you decide not to replace the strainer, you still need to remove it first because you have water coming through the flange due to plumber's putty breaking down. So you have to remove the strainer basket first form the sink, scrape off all putty from strainer and the spot on the sink where it seals, then apply new plumbers putty and install new strainer basket.

  • @mondotuna
    @mondotuna 8 месяцев назад

    Great vid. Twice now I've put too much strength into tightening, and they failed after 2-3 years. Will be more gentle today.

  • @nanrod981
    @nanrod981 5 лет назад +7

    Great help and thorough - many thanks for making me look a hero!

    • @jeffostroff
      @jeffostroff  5 лет назад

      Yes sir glad to help out glad it worked out for you!

  • @vic-damon
    @vic-damon Год назад

    Had to fix my sink just now. Watched your video and did it. Thanks and now I'm subscribed to your channel

  • @msf8297
    @msf8297 Год назад +7

    i really should have been to trade school. with my college debt and unemployment i cant afford a plumber so here i am lmaoooooo

  • @adamimbrogno5404
    @adamimbrogno5404 2 года назад

    This video is perfect! I followed it step by step to replace the basket strainer and stop a small leak.

  • @Stonewort
    @Stonewort 5 лет назад +5

    Thanks so much for this video, including the helpful links to parts on Amazon. This made the job a breeze. I didn't buy the circular wrench, just the "half" wrench. I probably won't use it again for years, so having both would've been overkill.

    • @jeffostroff
      @jeffostroff  5 лет назад +3

      Yes, that's fine, that circular wrench even though it is the best out there, is HUGE, I don't even keep in my tool bag, leave it home in the big plumbing tote bin of parts, because I rarely use it. In fact, 2 weeks ago I also used the half wrench to remove an old kitchen strainer before installing a garbage disposal!

  • @raemeadows473
    @raemeadows473 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much for the clear instructions! So pleased to have fixed the drain leak myself.

  • @darionnawheeler3326
    @darionnawheeler3326 Год назад +38

    who else is here cause daddy wasn’t there?

  • @trama110
    @trama110 9 месяцев назад

    Funny! I watch your engineering videos on bridges and when I looked up sink drain repair this was the first video to come up.

  • @VioUk
    @VioUk 6 лет назад +3

    Great job Sir!!👏👏👏✊ All the best for you ✊

    • @jeffostroff
      @jeffostroff  6 лет назад +1

      Thank you for watching and commenting!

  • @TheTrock121
    @TheTrock121 11 месяцев назад

    Excellent video. I just realized a wrench that came w/ a magnetic filter for my hot water boiler will also work for the basin nut.

  • @jimwillen7020
    @jimwillen7020 5 лет назад +3

    Could not find link for special wrench to loosen/tighten strainer basket nut.

    • @jeffostroff
      @jeffostroff  5 лет назад +1

      Jim, We had it listed right there in the description, here it is: Superior Tool Universal Sink Drain Wrench: amzn.to/2BSSuRv