Common bathroom sink problems and solutions
- Water seeps from sink
- Pop-up stopper does not open or close properly
- Water under sink
- Drain slow or blocked
- Sink needs replacement
Water seeps from sink
| Possible Cause | Procedure |
|---|---|
| Accumulation of soap or hair on stopper | Clean stopper |
| Stopper O-ring worn | Replace O-ring |
| Stopper worn | Replace stopper |
| Lift mechanism too long | Adjust or replace lift mechanism |
Pop-up stopper does not open or close properly
| Possible Cause | Procedure |
|---|---|
| Lift mechanism disconnected | Reconnect below sink |
| Lift mechanism broken or out of adjustment | Service lift mechanism Replace drain body and pop-up assembly |
Water under sink
| Possible Cause | Procedure |
|---|---|
| Faucet set loose | Tighten locknuts under faucet set |
| Putty under sink flange cracked or gasket worn | Loosen locknut on drain body and pry up sink flange Replace putty or gasket |
| Faucet set worn | Have faucet set replaced |
| Joint at pivot rod loose | Tighten retaining nut |
| Sink tailpiece or fittings worn | Tighten connections |
| Trap fittings worn | Tighten connections, replace worn washers |
| Trap bend or trap arm damaged | Replace trap bend or arm |
| Supply tube leaks | Tighten coupling nuts Replace supply tubes or shutoff valves |
Drain slow or blocked
| Possible Cause | Procedure |
|---|---|
| Accumulation of soap or hair on stopper | Clean stopper |
| Pop-up lift mechanism too short | Adjust or replace lift mechanism |
| Clog in trap bend or arm | Use plunger or auger Clean trap |
| Object dropped down drain | Retrieve object from trap |
| Clog in drainpipe beyond trap | Auger behind wall |
Sink needs replacement
| Possible Cause | Procedure |
|---|---|
| Basin chipped, cracked, or discolored | Have sink replaced |
