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: Great unit, easy to install, fast and quiet
Summary: 5 Stars
This unit is very quiet, and very effective at making food waste disappear! I purchased it to replace a very old no-name disposer that had failed miserably. The Evolution Compact was very easy to install in it's place. The only thing required that wasn't in the box is stainless putty, used to seal the top ring against a metal sink. After installation, I was stunned at how quiet this unit was. It was installed on a very cheap sink attached to a very cheap counter, and the vibration is virtually nonexistent even when it is grinding food up.
The one thing I do have to note is that despite the 'compact' name, this unit is much larger than most no-name 1/3HP disposers that typically are pre-installed for homes or condos. I cannot fault it for this, but if you are like me and value your under-sink space you will have to sacrifice some for the power and efficiency of this unit.
Customer Review: Happy I purchased this item
Summary: 5 Stars
During the late stage of our modest size, but total kitchen remodel, I searched a variety of options before deciding to "splurge" on this compact model garbage disposal. I originally had my mind set on the "badger" line, which was cheaper and fairly effective. But after some thought (and a gift certificate to subsidize the cost), I chose this. Boy, am I not regretting it.
As the other reviews mention, this is definitely quiet, and a bit smaller than the other units, so you can still salvage some storage space under your sink. When you turn it on, you notice a slight hum, but no vibration. Even the water doesn't make a huge noise when the garbage disposal is whisking it away; the water seems to drain normally as if the unit wasn't on.
It has worked flawlessly against the typical fare - eggshells, meat, stale bread and fruit peels. I was surprised to not hear any crunching at all with the eggshells. The running water is *almost* louder than the disposal itself! I think the appropriate description is: it's so quiet, you think that the rotating element has broken, and you're just listening to the shorted-out hum of the unit. You're not really convinced it works until you shove something down there. Just be careful!
Customer Review: High quality, very quiet
Summary: 5 Stars
I ready the reviews and made the purchase. Overall, i am extremely happy with the unit. Very quiet, solid build and simple install. Under 3 hr job with a beverage break in there. scratch that off the honeydoo list.Customer Review: High-Quality, Easy to Install!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought the Insinkerator Compact Food Waste Disposer to replace a leaky, poor-quality Gourmet King disposer that had been causing me problems ever since I moved into my place. The plumber told me that in order to replace my old one, he'd charge me $350 for labor and parts! When I finally asked what make and model of disposer he planned to replace my old one with, he said the Insinkerator Badger 5, which may be a good product, but I could've bought it for about $80 online, which meant the plumber was going to charge me close to $300 in labor!! So, after reading the reviews on Amazon, I decided to buy the Compact instead and try to install it myself. And sure enough, with some help from my boyfriend (who gets major kudos for this!), I was able to save over $150 by buying this one and installing it myself.
As soon as you take it out of the box, you can tell that the Insinkerator Compact is a high-quality product. The materials feel strong and sturdy and it weighs quite a bit, so it definitely has a substantial motor. It's also good to know that Insinkerator offers a 4yr warranty, so be sure to register your prodcut once you install it. Moreover, there are plenty of online tutorials on how to install, so if you need a visual (not just the instructions in the package), go to YouTube and type in 'Insinkerator installation.' The company has it's own fool-proof video of how to install the disposer.
The best part about this product is how quiet it is!! I sometimes wonder if it's really grinding stuff up because it's seriously half as loud as my old one, if not quieter! And it doesn't leak, which is also good. My old one had a major leakage problem and caused all sorts of water damage under my sink.
Bottom line: If you're looking to replace your garbage disposal and want something quality, but don't want to spend a lot on a plumber or the super high-end Insinkerator, the Compact is just right as it's affordable, easy to install, looks and feels high-quality, and is great for small spaces. I would highly recommend!
Customer Review: Highly Recommended
Summary: 5 Stars
We're really pleased with this unit. It does cost a little more than the basic models but we think it's worth it. I'm pretty handy but I've never replaced a disposal before; which took about an hour including the drain and mounting bracket thing(?). It came with almost everything I needed to do a "replacement", except the power cord which I ordered at the same time. Also, you'll need plumber's putty and some electrical tape. Start with disconnecting the power and plumbing from your existing unit, wrap a plastic bag around the existing unit, twist the mounting lock ring thing to disconnect the existing unit, keep everything close by for now. Unscrew, and remove the drain mounting bracket, remove/clean old putty... and then follow the directions and hopefully it will be as easy for you as it was for me - just take your time, there's no rush.