Water Line Leaks

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Leaks on a pressurized water line cause a lot of damage – especially if they aren’t found quickly. They can range from leaks from a refrigerator or dishwasher line problem, to broken or loose pipes in your basement or crawlspace. This page will show you how to fix visible leaks.

Grandpa TJ: I’ve located videos which deal with many of the types of leaks you may run into at home. If you are handy with some simple tools and can get to a hardware store, these videos will give you enough information to get the job done for far less cost than a plumber.

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How to Video by Type of Leak

Here are links if you would like to jump ahead to specific types of leaks.

Refrigerator Leaks

This video shows you how to repair a broken copper water line (to your refrigerator’s ice maker) with a plastic water line.

Thanks to Jake Berzon for the YouTube video

This video shows you how to repair a broken copper water line with a braided water line.

Thanks to jeffostroff for the YouTube video

This four-part video shows you how to repair a pinhole leak in the icemaker’s water supply line.

Thanks to VideoJoeKnows for the YouTube videos

This video shows you how to replace a faulty valve in the water supply line which is causing a drip at the water dispenser.

Thanks to AdamDIY for the YouTube video

This video shows you how to temporarily terminate water supply line if you need to disconnect the water line from your refrigerator and it doesn’t already have a valve.

Thanks to minthillbilly for the YouTube video

Under Sink Leaks

This video shows you a quick fix for a water line valve where the leak is around the stem of the handle or the packing nut. This fix may keep you from having to replace the valve right now.

Thanks to seejanedrill for the YouTube video

This video shows you how to replace a leaking sink or toilet water supply valve.

Thanks to Home Repair Tutor for the YouTube video

This video shows you how to replace a leaking sink water supply line.

Thanks to Cory Cordell for the YouTube video

This video shows you how to first replace a leaking sink water supply valve and then the videographer discovers that the faucet’s line is leaking and replaces the faucet also.

Thanks to Lyon Construction for the YouTube video

Dishwasher Water Leaks

This video shows how to find out what is causing water leaks from the dishwasher.

Thanks to Sears PartsDirect for the YouTube video

This video shows you a quick fix for when water is spilling out of the air gap at the sink.

Thanks to Sam for the YouTube video

This video shows how to replace the water supply line from under the sink to the dishwasher.

Thanks to Grass Roots Organic Lawn Care for the YouTube video

This video shows how to replace a leaking water supply valve without moving the dishwasher.

Thanks to DDIY GUY Danny Jose for the YouTube video

This video shows how to replace the drain hose without moving the dishwasher.

Thanks to This Old House for the YouTube video

This video shows how to move the dishwasher to get access to the leaking hoses or components.

Thanks to AppliancePartsPros for the YouTube video

Clothes Washer Leaks

This video shows some simple things to do to find out where your clothes washer is leaking plus things to do before repairs can begin.

Thanks to Repair.com for the YouTube video

This is a good video which goes into depth on diagnosing clothes washer leaks.

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Thanks to AppliancePartsPros for the YouTube video

Pressurized Water Pipe Leaks

If you have discovered a leak in the permanent water supply lines instead of  the appliance itself, you will need to check your local building codes before making any permanent repairs.

For more information on locating and repairing various permanent water supply line leaks, Click Here to jump to the Hidden Water Line Leaks page.

This video shows 8 ways to repair copper pipes, both temporary (non-code) and permanent repairs that will pass inspection. If you are in doubt, talk to a plumber.

Thanks to Got2Learn for the YouTube video

If you decide to change from one type of pipe to another (for example using PEX to bypass a leaking copper run), this video shows how to make those transitions.

Thanks to Got2Learn for the YouTube video

These repairs range from easy to difficult but can save you a lot of money compared to hiring a plumber. Another benefit is that you can avoid having to take time off of work to wait for a plumber by using a temporary fix or just turning off the water to where the leak is occurring. 

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