A Castle Rock disposal that hums, won't start or leaks usually has a jam, a tripped reset, a worn seal or a failing motor. A plumber can tell which, and check that the kitchen drain behind it is clear. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Castle Rock.
About Castle Rock
Castle Rock is the Douglas County seat, a large and growing town on I-25 named for the butte north of downtown. Castle Rock Water supplies the town, and it describes its water as moderately hard, averaging about 100 ppm in its water quality report. That hardness can leave a white film on the sink flange and faucet, but it seldom causes a disposal to fail. Some areas with Castle Rock mailing addresses are served by other districts, so check your bill if you're unsure who your utility is. Your utility bill is also the quickest way to see who handles your sewer service.
What to do now
- Turn it off. Flip the wall switch off, then unplug the unit under the sink or shut off its breaker.
- Find the jam. Shine a light into the chamber and pull out anything you see with tongs, never fingers.
- Free the plate. If there's a hex socket on the bottom, turn it with the wrench that came with the unit until it moves freely.
- Reset. Press the button on the bottom of the housing and wait a minute before trying again.
- Test with water. Run cold water and switch it on briefly. Watch for drips underneath.
- Call if it fails. Constant humming, leaks from the body or a tripping breaker need a plumber.
Symptom guide
| What you notice | Probable cause |
|---|---|
| Humming, no spin | Jammed plate or worn bearings |
| No sound | Reset tripped, breaker off, bad switch or dead motor |
| Water at the top of the unit | Sink flange seal gone |
| Water at the side | Loose drain or dishwasher hose |
| Water from the bottom | Internal seal failure |
| Dishwasher water in the sink | Clog at the disposal or trap |
Cost factors
- Clearing and resetting the existing unit versus installing a new one
- Motor size and features on a replacement
- Worn traps, tailpieces or a new sink flange
- Hardwiring, or a switch that needs replacing
- Cleaning the kitchen branch if the line is clogged
The Town of Castle Rock issues building permits, but disposal-specific rules weren't confirmed, so ask the plumber whether your job needs one.
Garbage Disposals questions in Castle Rock
Is it safe to reach into the disposal to pull out a jammed object?
Water keeps showing up in the sink cabinet. Where is it coming from?
Will I need a permit to swap out a garbage disposal?
Is it OK to pour a chemical drain opener into a disposal?
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