A Lone Tree disposal that hums, stays silent or drips usually has a jam, a tripped reset, a worn seal or a failing motor. A plumber can tell which and check the kitchen drain behind it. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Lone Tree.
Lone Tree overview
Lone Tree is a planned, newer suburban city at the I-25 and C-470 junction, built around Park Meadows and the RidgeGate community. Water and sewer service depend on which side of I-25 you live: Southgate Water and Sanitation Districts serve the west side, Parker Water and Sanitation District serves the east, and Northern Douglas County Water and Sanitation District covers part of Terra Ridge. Southgate reminds property owners that they own the buried water service lines and sewer laterals serving their property.
The city's Building Division is unusually specific about drain work: it lists sewer line repairs within the home as permit work, while clearing stoppages or repairing drain and supply leaks typically doesn't need a permit. Applications go through the Accela portal.
What to do now
- Turn off the power. Switch off the unit, then unplug it or turn off its breaker.
- Look before reaching. Shine a light inside and remove any object with tongs.
- Free the flywheel. Turn the hex socket on the bottom with the right wrench, working it back and forth.
- Reset the motor. After a few minutes of cooling, press the reset button underneath.
- Check for drips. Put a towel under the unit and run cold water to find any leak.
- Know your limit. If it still hums, leaks from the housing or trips the breaker, call a plumber.
Symptoms and causes
| Symptom | Usual cause |
|---|---|
| Hum with no rotation | Jammed flywheel or seized bearings |
| No response at all | Reset, breaker, switch or motor |
| Drip at the sink opening | Worn flange seal |
| Drip at the side | Loose drain or dishwasher fitting |
| Drip from the base | Internal seal failure |
| Sink drains slowly | Clog in the trap, branch or lateral |
Cost factors
- Clearing a jam or resetting versus replacing the unit
- Motor size and build of the new disposal
- New drain parts such as a trap or flange
- Hardwired electrical connections
- Clearing a clogged kitchen line or lateral
Because Lone Tree homes are relatively new, many disposals in the city are original builder units, and those tend to be a common replacement once they start leaking.
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