Waste King L-1001 Legend Series 1/2 HP Continuous Feed Operation Waste Disposer
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Waste King L-1001 Legend Series 1/2 HP Continuous Feed Operation Waste Disposer
Customer Review: Easy to Install. Narrower, so Works Well under Kitchen Sink
Summary: 5 Stars
We ordered this disposer to replace an older, larger disposer. This Waste King is easy to install & is a nice size for under the kitchen sink.
Does a good job grinding food. Noise level is average.
Customer Review: Eat my junk!
Summary: 5 Stars
Had to replace my leaking In-Sinkerator that was 10 years old (so no bad feelings there), and I just wanted to get something that would do the same job, not cost a lot, maybe try a new brand for the heck of it, and take less space under my sink if possible.
The WasteKing 1001 fit the bill on all accounts. And the BEST PART - I installed it in 1 hour. I just loved their EZ thing to do the sink-flange part. Taking out the old In-Sinkerator took just as much time as it took to put this puppy in. The only 'inconvenience' was having to duck down to the local Home Cheapo to get a longer discharge pipe. Others have complained about the fact that you need plumber putty to do the sink flange, and they are right - it would not have cost WasteKing much to throw that in, but being a weekend warrior I had the putty (as well as lots of other plumbing stuff) so there was no problemo there - and for $64 you can't find a better deal. I also love the fact that this disposal has the reset button on the front so one does NOT have to go fiddling around to find it on the bottom of the InSinkerators - nor is there some funky tool to 'unclog it'...must mean this baby really doesn't need an unclogging tool, and unless you are shoving body parts down this I wouldn't think it ever would (the model up would probably do well for you serial killers reading this...just kidding!!!)
Bottom line - the price is great, it is quieter than my old InSinkerator 'Badger 5', and it's a breeze to install. No screwing around with electrical (as long as you have an outlet handy - if your old one was 'hard wired' it will be more difficult). If you have any handyman skills at all, get this to replace what you have unless you have some serious garbage disposal requirements. I understand the next model up (2600) gives you an even better warranty and it is quieter (which I almost bought, actually), but I took a chance and was pleased at the noise level for the cheaper one. Grind on, mates!!
Customer Review: Exceeded my expectations
Summary: 5 Stars
I a very impressed with this disposal! It works great and is quieter than any I've used before, and this isn't even supposed to be a quiet unit. I guess I'm just used to noisy disposals. I really wouldn't want it much quieter because then it wouldn't be as obvious that it is running. I think it is important for safety reasons that it makes an obvious grinding sound that says "Something happening down here, keep you fingers away!". The small size is nice too. The outlet is just 6.25 inches below the sink, which allowed me to reuse my existing plumbing even though I changed to a deeper sink. It is really hard to believe that 64.00 buys so much product here. I can not imagine why some other units cost 3-4 times this price. I guess you can grind up much bigger stuff with them. I have no interest in that. I have a septic system and therefore keep disposal activity to a minimum. My main interest is using it to avoid unclogging my drain by hand every time I do the dishes.Customer Review: Excellant Vaue for Compact Disposer
Summary: 4 Stars
I service all my rental properties and have replaced many garbage disposers with highly rated Sears or Badger units. Waste King has been in the business for over 5o years but for some reason it has not been marketed in building supply stores on the West Coast. I purchased this Waste King L-1001 1/2 HP to replace a similar very complact unit. I was pleasantly surprised at the overall quality, easy installation & future trouble shooting. One of the few units that provide a pre-wired (3-wire) cord. The 2 year inhome warranty says a lot about confidence in product. Very good price!Customer Review: Excellent Disposal
Summary: 5 Stars
The Waste King L-1001 is an excellent disposal. The installation is simple and quick requiring no experience. Quiet operation at an excellent price. Highly recommended!