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: 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.Customer Review: Exceeds Expectations
Summary: 5 Stars
I am the sort who reads consumer reports and online product reviews before making a decision -- even about a garbage disposal. This seems to be a fine product. I had read someone who said it was so quite they thought it wasn't working. I thought, "yea, right." But then the same thing happened to me. When I first turned it on (without waste the first time), I had to look to be certain it was even functioning. One quick caution -- I also had to use larger wire nuts than the ones that came with the electrical connection kit. Also, there seem to be two versions of the evolution disposal out there. I have seen both a 5/8 hp and a 3/4 hp by the same name at two major competing home supply retailers. I have the 3/4hp from Amazon. While I suspect they are both fine, you will want to be aware of what you are getting.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: Very quiet, easy install.
Summary: 5 Stars
I needed/wanted a more compact disposer and didn't want the noise of the cheaper models. I chose this unit based on reputation and reviews. I sure wasn't let down! I mounted the Evolution to a 9" deep undermounted 16-gauge stainless sink. The hookup was not difficult: If you can do basic plumbing, you should have no issues with this.
The unit works fine and is amazingly quiet. I can stand at the sink with the water going and the disposal on while talking on the phone and the person on the other end can't even tell it's on. The sink does help keep the noise down as it's very well insulated.
I would certainly recommend this unit.
I did purchase the unit from Amazon: It arrived in good time, in good shape and best of all, for free! I love Amazon :)
Customer Review: I did it myself !
Summary: 5 Stars
After reading numerous posts about garbage disposals, this is the one I picked. So far, I am glad I did. It was easy to install and it really is as quiet as people have claimed. I would not say I can't hear it going, but, yes, it is very quiet. One thing no one mentioned. The connection from the disposal to the waste tubing is different from older units. Instead on screwing on, it has a piece of PVC which fits into a rubber sleeve and is held on by a metal ring which compresses when squeezed and fits snug. What they means is that you can't unscrew the old PVC and re-connect. I had to go and buy additional parts to connect to my drain system. Not hard, but it entailed a trip to the hardware store. If your old system was screwed to the waste piping, expect to do the same.