Waste King L-2600 Legend Series 1/2 HP Continuous Feed Operation Waste Disposer
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Waste King L-2600 Legend Series 1/2 HP Continuous Feed Operation Waste Disposer
Customer Review: WK L-2600 Disposer
Summary: 5 Stars
OUTSTANDING! I highly recommend this disposer. Easy install, matched up perfectly to my existing plumbing. I did not order the adapter kit. Customer Review: Great product, same fittings as ISE, easy install, recommended!
Summary: 5 Stars
I replaced my InSinkErator (ISE) Badger 5 which started leaking after only a few years and was already out of warranty. I read a lot of generally negative reviews of ISE products so when I ran across this model and read the positive feedback I decided to give it a try and I'm very satisfied with my purchase.
For what I paid ($75) the Waste King L-2600 came with everything I needed to replace my ISE in the box with the exception of plumber's putty which you must use if your sink is not stainless steel but this is reasonable. I have a non-stainless steel sink so I could not use the included rubber gasket but putty works just as well maybe adds an extra 5 minutes to installation. It also comes with a 3-prong cord which will plug into any outlet no fancy wiring needed which saved me time. Compare that to the ISE Badger 5 which costs more and they charge an extra $10 on top of that to get the 3-prong adapter kit so the Waste King was a better deal for me.
I removed my old ISE and replaced it with this one on a Saturday afternoon with time to spare. Included instructions are adequate but be sure to read all the steps, especially if you have a dishwasher since you need to punch out the plug BEFORE you install the unit. This was my first time replacing a garbage disposal and I can attest to the ease of installation.
As with other reviewers I found the unit to be quiet, fast, maybe too quiet. I'm so use to the loud roar of the ISE that the quiet buzz of this unit may make you think it's not working on but rest assured it works fine and handles everything we throw at it within reason. Also a 5 year in home warranty beats the competition as well.
The only negative I can think of is that this unit is made in China while the ISE is made in the USA. As much as I would like to support ISE their shoddy quality and cheap warranty were deal breakers for me. I highly recommend the Waste King L-2600.
Customer Review: It does it job
Summary: 4 Stars
I received this on time like always, I started from taking the old part of the sink out, I did not have a garbage dis, that was the hardest this to do about 3 hours, I bought i couple piece of pipe at Lowes and up and running 20 min. a little noisy but does the the job,another great product from Amazon.Customer Review: Super Quiet, Easy install
Summary: 5 Stars
My Insinkerator Badger5 had decided to start leaking water through the bottom (coming out though the power cord connection!) and so I did some research on alternative disposals and thoguht I would try this one based on the reviews
I like the Wast King for:
Simple swap out for the Badger 5 unit (I could use the existing waste exit pipe fixture already cut to the right size)
Weight - It was significantly lighter than the Badger 5 making it so much easier to put in
Noice - What noise? I didn't realize how quiet a disposal could be. The difference to the Badger5 is night and day
Power cord included- I can understand I suppose you don't want an overly long cord under a sink, but why don't others supply power cords! This one fix perfectly for our installation.
Cons:
The only issue I have with the unit is that you do have to force the food into the chamber more. With the badger, it would sort of pull/suck stuff that was partly in, but with the waste king the entrance is a little more recessed and so requires a little more effort to get the scraps in.
I have no regrets with the choice so far. Let's see how it lasts now. The Badger 5 lasted 5 years with only mild use.
Customer Review: Easy to install runs pretty quiet
Summary: 4 Stars
Easy to install kit comes with everything you need. It's not loud by any stretch, but it is reasonably quiet. Love the warranty!