InSinkErator Evolution Compact 3/4 HP Household Food Waste Disposer
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of InSinkErator Evolution Compact 3/4 HP Household Food Waste Disposer
Customer Review: Don't Plan on the Evo Compact Being a Simple Replacement
Summary: 1 Stars
just bought an Evolution Compact disposal as a replacement for an OLD Kenmore disposal - the Kenmore was noisy and finally gave up the ghost yesterday with smoke from a burned-out motor! The InSinkErator Evolution Compact seemed to be a good fit and easy replacement - I had recently replaced the sink with a top quality deep stainless model and planned on just a simple replacement...out with the old and in with the new. Got the old one out and, on installation, I find the InSinkErator does not provide an electrical line strain relief (this should be a UL complaint!). So that was another part needed from the hardware store. Then on trying to connect to the drain, I find that the InSinkErator has a tiny 4 inch long curved discharge tube...off to a hardware store for a slip-over PVC extension and PVC cement to make it fit. Couldn't use the old chrome/brass curved discharge tube because in an apparent effort to isolate vibrations or reduce noise, this disposal has - not the usual discharge fitting - but a cheap rubber discharge mount with a flimsy spring-type hose clamp...and these ONLY fit their discharge tubes with a very tiny lip on the end. Though installed - and yes, it's pretty quiet - I am not impressed with this item, and it's lack of what should be standard installation components. It was NOT a simple replacement!Customer Review: Easy install, superb product.
Summary: 5 Stars
This was an easy install for those with moderate skills and the ability to follow directions. You should feel comfortable with doing electrical work (however, not a lot of skill required). The plug (which should have been included) was sold separately. I salvaged the cord and plug from my old disposal unit, first making sure that it was compatible with the larger amperage required for the new garbage disposal.
The machine is well baffled and its operation is relatively silent. The 4 year in house repair (parts and labor) sounds excellent. I doubt that with the quality of the product that that will be necessary.
I did a slow but full quality install plus removed the old Whirlpool garbage disposal in about one hour start to finish.
Customer Review: Easy replacement for Badger 1
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this item to replace a Badger 1 (made by the same company) after 12 years of very light use. It's quite heavy and is packaged intelligently with very little waste save the box itself and the Styrofoam packaging.
The instructions are excellent and the 26 steps will take you anywhere from 1-2 hours depending on your exact needs during installation.
Physically, the unit looks much stouter than the old Badger. I don't know if this is just "packaging" or whether or not it's actually better.
A few notes on installation:
1) You need to purchase plumber's putty, about $1.50 at the hardware store
2) My installation was hardwired, so I had to reuse the strain relief from the old badger. This was an additional 30 seconds of work. If you have an under-counter outlet, you'll need to reuse the cord from the old disposal
3) Some here have complained of the difficulty of getting the Evolution to match up and lock on the flanges, I had no such trouble, mine locked up right away.
4) You'll need a helper to replace the sink mount when you put the ring into place. The instructions themselves suggest using the disposal to hold the sink ring in place. That might work.
My family notices that it's much more quiet, although I don't notice the difference. It is not night and day as some have suggested.
Overall the unit is quieter, the installation instructions are good, and the 4-year inhouse warranty convinced me this was the correct one to get, as I would prefer this to be my last disposal in this house.
I'm giving this 5 stars on the basis of good overall construction and instructions. I can't tell you much about it's durability since it's brand new, but I expect it to be better than the Badger.
Customer Review: Easy to install and works great
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this disposal to replace a dead one. I decided to replace it myself which scared my wife. I'm please to say that it was fairly easy. I was able to remove the old and install the new disposal in under 2 hours. The step-by-step instructions included with the disposal are very straight forward and come with detailed pictures. The disposal does not come with a power cord, but I was able to reuse my old power cord. If this is not an option I suggest purchasing the InSinkErator CRD-00 Power Cord Kit (around 8 bucks). I bought this being unsure about the old power cord. Some of the spare parts that came with the kit ended up being very useful so it was worth the 8 bucks. My wife is very please with what little noise it makes and I am happy I didn't have to pay a plumber.
Customer Review: Easy to install, quiet, does the job
Summary: 5 Stars
Easy to install, quiet, does the job.
This was a replacement unit and I'm pleased with it.
The old one died and I questioned whether I wanted to wait for this one to ship. So, I priced the identical disposal at the chain store and opted to place the order. It arrived much faster than the shipping date estimate and I installed it the same day.
I'm happy to have a disposal again. I do compost most fruit or vegetable waste and the disposal takes care of the rest.