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: Can't go wrong with this one...
Summary: 5 Stars
InSinkErator Compact Evolution Household Food Waste Disposer, Gray
Pros:
- These current generation InSinkErators could be the quietest and most vibration-free disposers on the market. The case itself is insulated; the sink-drain connector assembly's metal parts are rubber cushioned; plus the discharge pipe flange is rubber. These anti-vibration innovations work. When no water or waste is in the unit, all you hear is a mild hum. If it was much quieter and you wouldn't know it was on.
- It performs as you would expect for an excellent disposer. Nothing we've fed it has failed to be ground-up and flushed away.
- 3/4 HP has been more than enough to get the job done.
- It's the smallest of the high-end disposers, giving more room to store things in your sink-base cabinet, and more room for your body when working on under-sink plumbing.
- It's good looking and looks expensive.
- About as easy to install as possible, for a disposer. Have a small container of plumber's putty on hand before you begin. You might also need some medium sized wire nuts.
- A four-year in-home warranty confirms the manufacturer's confidence in their product's reliability.
Other
- A common method of electrifying the unit is to hard-wire it by connecting an NM (non-metallic sheathed) cable directly to the disposer (which is why no cord is provided). Alternatively, install the InSinkErator Power Cord Kit #CRD-00, and plug the cord into a receptacle in the sink-base cabinet. If there is no receptacle there, feed the existing NM cable into a utility box and install one; turn the power off first. Use a receptacle tester (sold by Amazon) to verify proper wiring. If you have the skills to hard-wire a disposer, you have the skills to install a surface-mounted box and receptacle.
-If you are connecting a dishwasher to the disposer, you might need the InSinkErator Dishwasher Connector Kit #DWC-00. Some dishwashers, such as Kitchen Aid models, do not need the kit, because their discharge hose connects without modification to an InSinkErator.
Cons:
- InSinkErator should design the unit so a special three-prong cord [they could sell] plugs and twist-locks into the bottom of the disposer, while still allowing for a hard-wired option. That would eliminate all wiring directly to the disposer, preventing end-user mis-wiring of the cord.
Summary:
This disposer is obviously the result of many generations of InSinkErator improvements; a 5-star appliance.
Customer Review: What a great unit
Summary: 5 Stars
Our 9+ year old builder-installed GE 1/3HP disposall had finally bit the bucket. The inside had corroded and one of the teeth had broken off and blew into a million pieces. While it worked, it was time for a replacement.
My wife and I had succumbed to ISE advertising and immediately decided to get an ISE. Well, almost. I actually did a bit of research but when it came down to it, there isn't much in the way of disposal review. Anyway, off to Home Depot.
One thing I did know was that I wasn't going to $299 for a garbage disposal. Once in the store I realized that the Compact was only a few ounces shy in capacity then the Evolution Essential. So, I bought it for $159.
I am a pretty handy guy with LOTSA tools so removal of the old and installation of the new didn't faze me at all. But I must warn you, if you are removing an old disposal like I was, you probably won't be saving any hardware except the drain pipes. This means you'll need to add some plumbers putty to your cart*. Also, take a look and see if your disposal uses a plug or is hardwired directly into your panel. Most are hardwired. If it isn't, you can use the one from your old disposal for your new...unless it is in bad shape.
*The Tools and Materials list is as follows (and doesn't match the outside of the box): cable connector, plumbers putty, wire nuts, hammer, straight & cross tip screw drivers, channel locks, putty knife, hack saw.
I reused everything except the GE flange so the only thing I needed was the putty. Your installation may be different.
The instructions are well laid out and very easy to follow. The only issue I had was the metal snap ring. It wasn't really an issue, but I don't think that I could have inserted it without my wife holding the flange down from the top. Wiring the new was the reverse of dismantling the old. Again, straight forward and simple. Once I attached the unit and snapped it into place it felt loose. Then I realized that it was the rubber mounting and it was supposed to be like this. This adds to the quietness (like how equipment is installed on a submarine with rubber mounting gaskets) and allows the unit to `bounce' a bit.
After assuring that I had a good seal...it was time for the moment of truth. WOW was this thing quiet...really quite. I couldn't image that the 299 model was actually quieter than this. I had the same giddy smile as when I tried my new (replacement) dishwasher for the first time. You could actually have a conversation in the kitchen while using it.
While I haven't had the opportunity to grind, say, potato or carrot peals or month-old stuff from the back of the fridge, it's been great.
I am sure that this will be a disposal that will be with us for years to come!
Customer Review: Quiet Confidence from a Dependable Performer!
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm writing this review immediately after installing this InSinkErator Evolution Compact 3/4 HP waste disposer. I concur with so many others here; I'm very impressed with the ease of install, quality of components, and performance for the money.
My disposer replaced a jammed 1/2 HP Badger 5 (which I unjammed, but wanted to upgrade). The Evolution Compact is very close to the same physical installation size of our Badger 5 with the exception of the width of the unit. The Evolution is a little wider, so very minor plumbing adjustments were required to get this to fit.
Rubber fittings secure the tailpiece to the house plumbing. The top of the unit also contains rubber that mates with the fittings under the sink. The rubber absorbs the energy that would otherwise be distributed along the plumbing and countertop. The quiet motor along with isolation provided by the rubber fittings results in an amazingly quiet performance.
Installation was a breeze and took about an hour. If you already have an InsinkErator, you should be ready to go with minimal changes. You most likely will be able to reuse all the fittings attached to the sink. I chose to change mine because I like the new look inside the sink, but if you don't care about this, you may not need to change it. Simply undo the plumbing, twist the old unit off, unwire it, get the new unit, wire it up, twist on the new assembly, reconnect the plumbing, and give it a trial run.
If you've installed a disposer before, there are no surprises here. If you've never installed one, not to fear. General instructions are provided with a modest level of detail. If this is a new install, you'll need to size up all the plumbing before installing the disposer.
The wife and I have had this unit for only a few hours, so I can't report on experience. I can tell you the installation was a breeze and when we fired up the disposer, we were both very pleasantly amazed at how quiet it really is.
If you're like me and had one of the Badger InSinkErator disposers, you're gonna love this unit!
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: Incredible! A Quiet Disposal...
Summary: 5 Stars
When we remodeled our kitchen, we made the decision to replace our six-year old InSinkErator 3/4 hp disposal which had been purchased at the nearby big box home improvement store. After doing some research and reading reviews, I decided to stick with the InSinkErator brand. However, I felt that our household could use a 1/2 hp unit because we rarely put more than a carrot or lettuce core through the disposal.
In the past, I have worked with one of the saleswomen at a local kitchen and bath showroom; she has always provided me with excellent advice. Further, while Amazon has some of the best prices online, she has been able to come within $25 on many of the same items, and when she does, I will purchase the item locally. She told me that unless I wanted to cut the lettuce core into smaller pieces, she would recommend that I get a 3/4 hp unit. Since my replacement sink was 9-inches deep, she also recommended the InSinkErator Evolution Compact 3/4 HP Household Food Waste Disposer.
I cannot believe how quiet this unit is - if you choose to purchase this model, you too will be amazed! While you can hear that it is running, you do not wonder whether a freight train is aiming for your kitchen. The unit does not vibrate as much as other disposal units I have used; your sink and counter tops will remain stationary instead of moving violently to and fro. The collar covers the disposer's opening without gaps that may allow odors to rise from the drain. The distance from the top of the collar to the actual grinding mechanism is fairly short - if you are like I once was and use a wooden spoon to poke waste down into your disposal, you may end up with a chewed up spoon.
The InSinkErator Evolution Compact is easy to install; most individuals with some home repair experience can handle the installation.
If you are replacing a disposal or installing one in new construction, I definitely recommend the InSinkErator Evolution Compact 3/4 HP Household Food Waste Disposer. It is the best I have used.