Easy and Quick Way to Fix a Leaking Air Gap

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  • @mickmouse2258
    @mickmouse2258 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I have one of these and fought this problem. One day I suddenly realized the answer - I take a can of compressed air and put the "straw" into the air hole on the faucet, SEAL IT WITH MY FINGER AGAINST THE FAUCET AND STRAW and blast the air for a couple seconds.
    The dishwasher or disposal back flushing junk into the pipe is the culprit. Air blast every couple weeks or if it gurgles, 10 second fix. I've been doing this for years.

    • @TheArticblue
      @TheArticblue 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Perfect! It worked for me. TH-cam comments FOR THE WIN! Thank you for posting this comment. 🎉

  • @Ocho474
    @Ocho474 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You sir are a life saver! thank you so much for posting this video.

  • @georgekessel9036
    @georgekessel9036 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank You for posting this video! It was exactly what needed, plus it was a simple fix.

  • @-mattwood
    @-mattwood ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you so much for posting this! Could not have figured this out on my own. Seems like this solution should be included in the manual as a fix.

  • @suekane5305
    @suekane5305 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks SO MUCH for your detailed video. I followed what you did and that was my exact problem. - it was an quick, easy fix!. Yay!!! I tried blowing air in the hole as well and it didn't do anything. So happy I didn't have to call a plumber.

  • @angieGre
    @angieGre 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks. This fixed my problem, and I wouldn't have thought about that without your help.

  • @NativeHiro
    @NativeHiro 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    How often should we do this? Twice this year we have been in our basement and hear dripping noises to come upstairs and find water EVERYWHERE. I knew it was a clogged drain line based on extensive research lol and it fixed the issue but we never know when it’ll happen.

  • @lizziemarrufo6839
    @lizziemarrufo6839 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I’ve been researching the correct location for the drain saddle and they recommend not installing near or under the garbage disposal drain line because debris from the disposal clogs the line. They have an adapter you can install to the disposals dishwasher connection which drains straight to the garbage disposal vs drain pipe. Looks very easy to install and have excellent reviews

  • @vardale1
    @vardale1 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you Ali, I should have found your video before I took apart the whole system.

  • @rishiranjan3821
    @rishiranjan3821 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks a bunch. This video helped me resolve my issue. I was going to call a plumber. You saved me all the hassle.

  • @jeanniegustafson4665
    @jeanniegustafson4665 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This Mama was able to clear it just like you said. Thank you so much!

  • @davefrankie2427
    @davefrankie2427 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Worked like a charm and I can return the new tap I ordered. Thanks again!

    • @albadawi97
      @albadawi97 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awesome! Glad to help.

  • @WaysunJohnnyTsai
    @WaysunJohnnyTsai ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man, I just special ordered a replacement Air Gap faucet because Menard's said thats what it was and now it's fixed. Going to keep the part, just in case though.

  • @dethraid
    @dethraid ปีที่แล้ว +4

    my problem was slightly different ...had this same problem of water leaking out........ tried this and a couple other things but what worked for me was pulling the drain hose out from that blue fitting thing on drain then letting it hang used a air compressor at 30 psi and pushed air from the vent on the faucet and it spit out a chunk of gunk on the floor and bam works flawlessly now!

  • @motorfreight450
    @motorfreight450 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much I solve my problem. It worked fine at the AO smith system.

  • @reyesadorno9747
    @reyesadorno9747 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for making that video I had the same issue i didn't know what to do until I found you video. Thanks for sharing those good videos.

  • @JIMENEZ785
    @JIMENEZ785 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you. This solved the issue. You saved me a headache

  • @mihirvashi
    @mihirvashi ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You saved my day. Thank you for posting this video.

  • @krisp9763
    @krisp9763 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you so much! You saved me so much time!

  • @LamNguyen-WordUnveiled
    @LamNguyen-WordUnveiled 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you to save my MONEY!

  • @pavanchilukuri
    @pavanchilukuri ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Worked like charm! Thank you

  • @Andrew-ssc66
    @Andrew-ssc66 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super helpful, thanks so much man

  • @duymai3921
    @duymai3921 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    God bless had problem with this for so long before I came across this video

  • @spookerboo1605
    @spookerboo1605 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just the tip I needed! Thank you.

  • @TaraHeather
    @TaraHeather ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This was super helpful! Wow, had no idea how dirty my tube was😅😳 thank you!!

  • @jeremyfox5756
    @jeremyfox5756 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Fixed my problem! Thank you!

  • @BundaMole-gp8yv
    @BundaMole-gp8yv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your video solved my issue! Thank you.

  • @cuneytmeran7237
    @cuneytmeran7237 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you, such a helpful video and easy fix.

  • @claytonw_cz
    @claytonw_cz 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you! Very helpful.

  • @BrijeshPatel-np1bu
    @BrijeshPatel-np1bu 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for sharing this solution, it’s really helpful and appreciated your help!

  • @ma10074242
    @ma10074242 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks, your video helped me out!

  • @DaanavMahashay
    @DaanavMahashay 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you, this saved lot of plumber fee 😊

  • @mikechu5708
    @mikechu5708 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you! Help solve my issue.

  • @jo77712
    @jo77712 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for making this video!!

  • @xdgong
    @xdgong 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks, Mo! Mine got fixed with your video tip right away.😅❤

  • @jesusquintana9374
    @jesusquintana9374 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hey man fix my too thank you so much for posting this video

  • @garadimohan
    @garadimohan ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing! It worked like a charm. Thank you!

  • @elsirezo492
    @elsirezo492 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Had the same issue. I used a large surenge to suck out all the gunk from the hose.

  • @advill21
    @advill21 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very Helpful. Thank you

  • @chrisdormer260
    @chrisdormer260 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Totally worked! Thank you!!!!

  • @rudyruiz7349
    @rudyruiz7349 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you sir! I will give it a try!

  • @henryprego
    @henryprego ปีที่แล้ว

    You can also use a metal hanger to unclog the line.

  • @dccreations1361
    @dccreations1361 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for the video my dude

  • @christianalexander4397
    @christianalexander4397 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Your drain line should be mounted above your P trap. Right now, your drain line is sitting in the waste water that is sitting in the trap which is likely why you are accumulating debris in the RO drain line.

    • @moshares7420
      @moshares7420  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! Great suggestion.

    • @stephenmanz263
      @stephenmanz263 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It also looks like the drain line is longer than it should be. It droops below the point where it connect to the the drain pipe.

  • @arvitkopliku7232
    @arvitkopliku7232 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I cleaned mine out but it’s still leaking…I turned the water on and let it run disconnected from the p trap. Perhaps I didn’t let it run enough. I checked and water was flowing out but still leaking from the top. I connected the tube back and let it run but it’s still leaking. Maybe I need to get one of those long pipe cleaners and run that through. Thanks for the help.

  • @MyNd1234
    @MyNd1234 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    it worked for me, thanks a lot.

  • @timdex91
    @timdex91 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks.. going to give it a try... Stay safe

    • @timdex91
      @timdex91 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The saddle connection had moved, blocking the drain hole.... thanks again

  • @anitazygmunt8475
    @anitazygmunt8475 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you , it worked.

  • @waynerollack1026
    @waynerollack1026 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks-you for sharing, very helpful.

  • @khanhvinhct
    @khanhvinhct 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I checked there was no clogging at the end. Check the red tub for water restrictions, no issue found.
    I was about to give up then a thought crossed my mind, I blew the blue tube with high air pressure and the disgusting stuffs came out from the hole behind the faucet. Nasty. So it’s clog right at the faucet end.
    At least it stop leaking now. 😅

  • @DEHOYOS98
    @DEHOYOS98 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Move the drain line away from the disposal and shorten the blue line so the debris can't sit in the low spot.

    • @小金宝-v4i
      @小金宝-v4i 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Blue line or white line ?

    • @DEHOYOS98
      @DEHOYOS98 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@小金宝-v4i both actually

  • @amazonwinds
    @amazonwinds 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks a lot. This was super helpful. Hope I could find this before removing the faucet. Now I am having hard time tightening it up.

  • @Anticrap-b1e
    @Anticrap-b1e 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is there a one way flow valve that would prevent garbage disposal back wash into RO drain line? I have exact same issue… Plumber didn’t resolve it

  • @aribella6913
    @aribella6913 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I cleaned mine out and it’s still squirting out. I have to disconnect and see if water comes out. Thanks.

  • @tavuong666
    @tavuong666 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I like because it’s solved my leaks

  • @simplenimbus
    @simplenimbus ปีที่แล้ว

    Does the RO system just constantly drain water like that? I noticed you didn't have the RO faucet on but it was still draining water?

  • @harpreetkhakh
    @harpreetkhakh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thankyou ! It helped.

  • @khanhvinhct
    @khanhvinhct 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This also raises a concern: is the water from the filter system that nasty? Like all dirt and minerals? Mine came out BLACK. NASTY.

  • @dmitriymeh
    @dmitriymeh 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Super thanks 👍

  • @aliciaallison5032
    @aliciaallison5032 ปีที่แล้ว

    Had this problem except it wasn’t fixing it so I took apart my ptrap it had a little bit of debris so I took a straw cleaner and put it in the port on the drain and it seemed to work

  • @gonzalesalex77
    @gonzalesalex77 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Sir!!

  • @stbrulz
    @stbrulz ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Heck yeah brother thank you

  • @bartcervantes334
    @bartcervantes334 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you

  • @bigdavido82
    @bigdavido82 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks so much!!

  • @torajeshtk
    @torajeshtk หลายเดือนก่อน

    This really helped

  • @ritabernal3735
    @ritabernal3735 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It worked!!!

  • @talosian
    @talosian ปีที่แล้ว

    If you just hooked it up, and water is shooting out of the weep hole instead of the faucet, it's because you have the two large lines reversed.

  • @薛彩香
    @薛彩香 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    thank you it helped

  • @chetfoster6836
    @chetfoster6836 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    OK so this may sound gross but I was able to get my mouth over the weep hole and blow into it and it did the same thing as this video shows

  • @Charly_Z
    @Charly_Z ปีที่แล้ว

    Just installed and its doing it with no clogging its brand new what else can it be?

  • @diverdown09
    @diverdown09 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your drain is too low, should be a couple inches above you p-trap