How to Replace a Kitchen Sink Strainer | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House plumbing expert Richard Trethewey finds a rusty sink strainer in the kitchen and shows a homeowner how to replace it.

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How to Replace a Kitchen Sink Strainer | Ask This Old House

[davidday]

I have four choices on YouTube for this particular job. This Old House every time. My job turned out perfectly. Each one of these guys, in their own specialty, is an expert. Old school East Coast craftsman, each and every one of them.

[terrellramrattan]

This video was great! I realized I was adding both the compression washer and top hat which caused a leak. Great and clear explanation by Richard.

[adelaferreira]

Love Richard from This Old House, he is such a gentleman and savvy !

[Dozerduncan]

Her: What's "pop metal"?
Richard: Oh you know, Motley Crue, Def Leppard, Poison, Ratt...

[korndog]

Richard saw that low water pressure and was thinking, "let me get out of here, before she asks about

[spots]

Excellent step by step directions. Worked like a charm. Thank you!

[mr.dahliaking.]

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[mrjoshharvey]

I love this old house been watching since i was in elementary school

[geomodelrailroader]

Thanks Richard this will help me I have a sink with out a ring or putty I will have to get some to fix it.

[burntheobedient]

Plumber: "Just grab about a third of it and roll it around in your hands."
Woman: "Oh yeah, all the time"
P: "Now just hold back against me!"
W: "I can see it coming out."
P: "This is what the last guy didnt do."
W: "I feel it getting tight."
P: "Im done..."

[gunsnstuff]

An oscillating tool would get that off just fine. No torch needed. All due respect, Richard. Regards, a fellow Master Plumber.

[PtrOBrn]

now that the drain is fixed are you going to help her on the low water pressure.

[satanertau]

Just a pinch quick to have not explained the lower rubber & paper gasket. Also, I would have cleaned that pvc piping and joints a bit, to avoid any contaminants breaching to seals. Great job!

[deanopants]

Very helpful! Thanks for sharing this.

[audiophileman]

He didn't actually melt the pot metal piece with the torch. He heated so it expanded away, so he could pull it out. 👍👍👍

[bethmorano]

I had to replace one in my sink. The nut wouldn’t budge. We used WD40. Then we tried 3 in 1 oil. Nada. Then the torch. Nope. I retrieved my DeWalt oscillating saw, put in a metal blade and cut that sucker off. Bada bing, bada boom. 😊I feel so accomplished now.

[virgil]

Just had this happen. But had a water leak sensor so I heard the alarm and was able to replace it before any damage was done

[PragmaticStyle]

I’m shocked that he did not explain that both the strainer and the dishwasher connection areas need to be cleaned, and free of any old rust debris’s Etc. Any impediment has the potential to not let washers ( sealing area ), not properly seal . And also never over tighten on any plastic fittings ! Remember their PVC …. They crack easy

[rubenr]

When they fix the simplest thing the owners like “OMG THIS IS AMAZING”

[tonyroberto]

Do you need the putty if the basket comes w/2 gaskets?