InSinkErator Evolution Essential 3/4 HP Household Food Waste Disposer
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of InSinkErator Evolution Essential 3/4 HP Household Food Waste Disposer
Customer Review: A quiet beast
Summary: 5 Stars
I recently replaced the 8-year-old 1/3 HP disposer that was originally under the kitchen sink with this 3/4 HP unit. The install went smoothly, and was probably a bit simpler than normal since I also replaced the kitchen sink at the same time; so I had easy access to the bottom. Everything I needed was included in the box except for some plumber's putty and a power cord, which I took off of the old unit. Since the old unit was also from InSinkErator, the power cord included the strain-relief clamp so I just re-used that too.
As far as the size goes, this is larger than the old 1/3 HP unit; but not as much larger as I thought it would be. Overall, everything that fit beneath the sink before still fits so the size hasn't been an issue at all. Not that it really matters under the sink, but the disposer also looks great:).
When it comes to performance, this disposer is amazing! It isn't silent, but it's a lot quieter than any other disposer we've ever owned. It has plenty of capacity for a 5 person family - it chews through everything from potato skins and orange peels to ice quickly and without a complaint. I can't believe we waited so long to replace our old disposer!
We also considered getting the lower-capacity 'compact' Evolution model from InSinkErator, but I'm glad we went with this one. On the other hand, if you have limited space or don't need the higher capacity then the compact would probably make more sense - especially since it has the same power.
Overall, I highly recommend this disposer.
Customer Review: A great disposal and very quiet
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased our new home about 5 years ago, and it came with a ISE cheap entry level disposal. It would no longer spin. Researching, I found this one, purchased it, and installed it myself. Another reason, whether it makes a difference or not, that I selected the same manufacturer, is my thoughts that the same positioning of the holes to adapt he pipes should be he same. Thus making my installation easier. I could not be more pleased. This unit is seriously quieter than the unit that was in my new home. It is a lot larger, but this presented no clearance or installation issues. Installation was very simple. It did require cutting to length the included plastic pipe, which took about a minute with a hacksaw blade. I did transfer the electrical plug from the old unit to the new unit without a hitch. I also had to get a small tube of plumbers putty to seal the drain at the bottom of the sink. All units require it. So it was no surprise at all. I think I spent under $5. I had to go to the store to get the appropriate wire connectors (2) but any excuse to go to the hardware store is good for me!!
The tools required were minimal, and the instructions were very easy to follow. I was also able to register it on line. It does come with a very long warranty, which is one of the reasons I bought it.
I would recommend this unit for being so quiet, great warranty, and easiness in installation, and great warranty
Customer Review: Great Unit...
Summary: 4 Stars
I didn't buy mine from Amazon but we like this unit. If you are replacing an existing InSinkErator unit it's pretty easy. I replaced mine in about a half hour. Instructions are simple even if you are replacing another brand. It's bigger than my previous unit but other than using a hacksaw to take a couple inches off the PVC pipe that feeds into the J-pipe there were no fitment issues.
It doesn't have a power cord so be prepared for that. One thing to note, you can use whatever cord you already have - just snip it off and re-wire to the new unit. Careful though that you make sure you identify the positive and negative hook-up on the existing unit before cutting the cables. My existing power cable did not identify the +/- so I had to mark which wires were connected to the units +/- prior to removing so I could reconnect with the new one properly.
The unit is VERY quiet. I tossed a few things down there and I thought the thing wasn't even working at first. I put half an apple down there and it was practically silent. Nice work!
Anyway, highly recommend. Hopefully this unit lasts longer than my previos InSinkErator which was the Badger 5 I think - it's the $99 unit that the builders put into my house and we're not sure what happened to it. It just locked up and no amount of turning with the hex wrench freed up whatever was jammed up in there.
Customer Review: Quiet
Summary: 4 Stars
This is so much quieter than my builder grade InSInkerator.
A couple of notes: I had a cheap, thin stainless steel sink, and the cheaper disposal was loud, and the entire sink shook. If my countertops were not granite, I think the entire cabinet would have shook. But when the old one ran, the faucet shook back and forth it had such a vibration.
THis new one is quiet, and there is no noticeable vibration, although I upgraded my sink to a granite composite, so that helps as well.
It is not silent, but you can at least hold a conversation, or hear the TV while it is running. And I think you want some noise so that you remember it is on, and don't inadvertantly stick something in the sink while it's running.
The only reason that I gave it 4 stars instead of 5, is that when I put lemon peels in it, I still have one small piece left in the sink after running it. It is always about the size of a nickel, but it makes a louder noise when that piece is in there, and I physically remove it, and then it is whisper quiet again. With the old, cheap Insinkerator, I rarely had any pieces of food left in it. But this only happens with lemon peels.
It is still a good product, and the quietness is worth the price to upgrade.
Customer Review: excellent product
Summary: 5 Stars
I don't know from garbage disposals--bought this one based on reviews when our other disposal went out after ten years. I was able to install it into the existing sink-ring in less than an hour (the real time drain was getting myself positioned under the sink to work effectively--it had nothing to do with the disposal itself).
When we first turned it on, my wife and I were a bit startled, as we didn't hear anything and figured something was wrong. Nothing was wrong, the machine was just several decibels quieter than our old disposal. In fact, we need to listen hard to hear it running when we turn it on. Plus, there is virtually no vibration, which had not been the case with our old disposal. This new InSinkerator has been in operation for about a month, and I couldn't imagine a single negative thing to say about it. While I was annoyed to have to research and install a new disposal (it's not like anyone's to-do list needs something extra like "buy and install new garbage disposal" heaped on top), I'm actually glad the old unit died. This is a really, really nice disposal--solid, whisper quiet, low vibration, clearly gets the job done. I feel it was well worth the extra money.