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: Best Disposal I've Ever Used
Summary: 5 Stars
I can't say enough about how happy I am with the Evolution Compact disposal from InSinkErator. I had a fairly high end Kenmore disposal for about a year. It did a good job but was noisy. Then this year there was a fire in my condo unit that resulted in several rooms having to be rebuilt, one of which was the kitchen. When working up the remodeling details, I ran across the Evolution Compact at Home Depot. I wasn't up-to-speed on this new series so I went home and read up as much material as I could find. In short, though I didn't really need a new disposal, I decided to give it a try to see if I could reduce the noise in the kitchen. I am SO GLAD I spent the money for the Evolution Compact. It is significantly quieter than the Kenmore. My sink doesn't rattle like it's going to come loose from the countertop when the disposal is running. Best of all, the Evolution quickly gets rid of anything I've thrown at it, all they while doing it quietly. One thing that attracted my eye in the store was the blue color of unit. It stood out from all the blacks and greys around. While appearence in not necessarily something you look for in a garbage disposal, it does project the image of a high-quality, high-end appliance, something that can be a positive if for any reason you decide to sell your home. I highly recommend the Evolution Series to anyone looking for a new garbage disposal. I agree with a prior reviewer, there are other places where you find the Evolution Compact for $159 so it's worth shopping around unless you live in an area where you have to make a long drive to get to a home center like Lowes or Home Depot.Customer Review: Quiet and Efficient.
Summary: 5 Stars
My new house came with a kitchen garbage disposer. It was probably a real cheap one (I don't remember the brand) and it lasted about ten years. I replaced it with a InSinkErator model of the same size (1/2 horsepower) and it worked well for a couple decades. However, a couple years ago we remodeled the kitchen, and that included replacing the sink. At the time, we decided to replace our aging InSinkErator also, even though there was nothing wrong with it. I was pleased enough with the brand that I only was looking at a new replacement of the same type. However, the clerk suggested the newer 3/4 horsepower Compact Evolution model, which he said was much more efficient and quieter than the one I was looking at. His argument was convincing. I bought the 3/4 horsepower Compact Evolution Disposer.
This InSinkErator Compact Evolution model is much better than the older 1/2 horsepower model, in every way. It's more expensive, to be sure, but well worth it. One of the more impressive aspects of this model is the quietness. I was amazed when we first started using it. Operation of the disposer has been flawless. I've only had one problem and that was probably my fault. I fed a batch of potato peelings into it so fast that it clogged the "U" drainage pipe under the disposer and I had to remove the pipe to unclog it. I'm more careful nowadays.
This InSinkErator disposer is a fine product. It's been trouble free for two years and we anticipate no problems in the future. It was easy to install and we love the quietness.
Gary Peterson
Customer Review: Quiet and powerful. Pretty easy to install
Summary: 4 Stars
After my InSinkErator 444 decided it was finished after about 5 years, I wanted to replace it with something similar that would hopefully outlast its predecessor. This model had the same horsepower and a 6 year in-home warrantee. The mount to the sink was the same as the old one so I saw no reason to change it so I didn't. The only real curveball in the installation was the "discharge pipe." It's the thing that comes out of the side of the disposal and makes a 90 degree turn into the the waste trap. The one provided had a different flared end on it than the one I had so I was going to use the one they provided except it was too short. The old one screwed on, the new one went on with a hose clamp. After trying an extension on the provided pipe that was too wide, I decided to modify my one by taking a hack-saw to the flare. The flare used to be sort of arrow shaped and now it was just a raised ridge to keep the hose clamp from sliding off. I'm guessing the change was done to limit the noise from the hard connection to a soft one. I will say this, it is a lot more quiet. When the 444 died, all it would do was hum and then pop its internal circuit breaker. When I fired up the new one, I heard the same sort of hum but it was running. As far as the grinding up goes, it seems to be about the same. One thing that is nice, is the rubber trap on top is replaceable without pulling the whole sink apart to do it. If it lasts, I love it. If it dies after 5 years again, I will not try another.Customer Review: Pretty good unit
Summary: 5 Stars
I had the badger 5 for a little over 8 years before it rusted and started leaking. Must be some kind of record from what I have been reading. It also stopped grinding, that's when I found the leak. I was skeptical about buying the compact model, but I saw nothing but good reviews everywhere I turned. I bought it at Home Depot for a tad less than Amazon, how about that then. I didn't mind paying the little extra in taxes. Besides, I needed it now. Anyway, it all went up in an hour, including the time to remove the old unit. I couldn't sleep much that night, and got up at 4:30, opened the box, read the instructions, which were very easy to comprehend, so easy I didn't even have to refer back to them when I started. The hardest part is holding it up there square while you turn the three pronged clamp. My wife came in just as I was finishing up and couldn't believe I was already finished, she thought I was just taking the old one out. Anyway, another point I have to make, I was concerned about the size of the unit, and if it would fit the same space as the Badger. It did. Perfectly. The two connections, disscharge and dishwasher connection went as smooth as anything. It is not whisper quiet, you can hear it, but it is WAY quieter than the older unit. I also like the fact that you can easily remove the baffle to clean it, something you could not do with the older unit. The stainless steel features was what sold me more than anything else, this one should last a LOT longer. Buy with confidence.Customer Review: Excellent Disposal
Summary: 5 Stars
Unfortunately I had to buy mine at a "big box" store as Christmas was looming and I had to work fast. It truly is so quiet that I have to double check the wall switch to make sure it is off. I liked this more compact model as it was difficult enough to hold and fit on the mount...anything bigger would have been more than a one man job and there is not a lot of room under most sinks. It was not really a difficult job, however, I have a skill level that turns a one hour job into an all afternoon project. I suppose most people have plumbers putty, wire nuts, etc. I had to run to the store to finish the job up and of course that always adds on another hour. Given that, I must say that it took a lot of sheer strength to hold it with one hand and tighten the ring on. It was not easy and it took a little vaseline to get the rubber to slide in it's mount properly. Having said all this, when I actually turned it on, as another reader said, I was beginning to wonder if I might have crossed wires or something. Nope, it really is that quiet. Oh yes, it also seems to grind up things with vigor. I feel good about the purchase and that is not always the case. My only experience was about five years ago when I put one in our old house. It seems I had the same trouble getting it to link up with the sink that time as well. I could actually install it in an hour now but I hope this won't be a problem again for many years. Hopefully my friends and relatives won't read this review.