Garbage disposal leaks from the connection where the dishwasher drain hose attaches.

Safety first: Turn off power to the disposal and dishwasher. Avoid running either appliance until the leak is fixed.

• Inspect the hose and clamp: Tighten the clamp securing the dishwasher hose to the Maxmatic inlet. Replace the clamp if it is rusted or cannot tighten properly.
• Check for cracks: Examine the plastic or metal inlet nipple on the disposal for hairline cracks. If cracked, the disposal body will need replacement.
• Verify knockout removal: On new installations, ensure the internal knockout plug was fully removed from the inlet. Any remaining plastic can prevent a proper seal.
• Replace damaged hose: If the dishwasher hose is brittle or split, replace it with a new high-temperature drain hose of the correct diameter.

After reassembly, run a short dishwasher drain cycle while observing the connection to confirm the leak is resolved.