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: Good Disposal
Summary: 4 Stars
My Badger 5 started leaking and chose the Evolution Compact for its replacement.
Pros:
a) The Evolution uses the identical mount as the Badger. (Possibly all brands do). I did not want to re-putty the sink.
b) It is powerful.
c) It looks great under the sink.
d) The enclosed installation directions are clear. I'm a Joe with a wrench and I could install it.
Cons:
a) It isn't as quiet as I hoped it would be. It is slightly quieter than the Badger 5 it replaces.
b) There is no electrical cord. The cord must be taken from your previous unit for use on the Evolution Compact.
c) Price. There are disposal units out there that boast a lower price. Companies these days tend to use cheaper materials to attain the lower price point. I hope they've used long-lasting materials which is a factor that is difficult to reflect on a feature list.
Customer Review: NICE !
Summary: 5 Stars
Although I bought from Home Depot (same $ as online) locally (5 minutes from house) I will still give my thoughts. I use the reviews seriously when buying product. I read some good and bad. After buying this and installing it I think the ones who gave bad reviews are morons. First this is the quietest disposal I ever heard. The person who reviewed as noisy certainly did not install it properly. The one lady who couldn't hold it up and used a car jack to do so deserves some credit for using her brain because I did the same thing as not to struggle. I took my time and used all the suggestions and it is still running great. The old disposal was a InSinkEator but a lower model and was all rusted, only 9 years old. Hopefully this one will last a lot longer. Great purchase !
Read all the reviews and take the good with the bad. Sometimes you have to use your brain.
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.