After reading the reviews here, I went to Home Depot this morning and bought the Compact. I planned to install it myself, and did not buy any extras. I could always run back to the store if I needed. The hardest part of the entire installation was getting the old disposal out. I think it was the original installed by the builder 20 years ago. Once I got the old one out, the rest was a breeze. The instructions covered everything well enough that I had no problems, inspite of my wife's questions about whether or not I had ever done something like this before. I did not have to move or replace any plumbing. I did need my wife to push down on the sink collar while I attached the rings underneath. Everything went together well, no leaks. I even took the tension clamp off the old one and used to secure the power cord coming from the wall.
The moment of truth came: I flipped the switch and I was stunned! The box said 40% quiter than the Badger line, but this thing is 80% quieter than what it replaced! I was wowed! Called the wife in to see my handiwork, and she was wowed! (I'm her hero!) With the old disposal, you could not watch TV or have a conversation in that end of the house when it ran. Now, you can stand at the sink and whisper while it runs. There is a low hum, and a very mild vibration.
InSinkErator makes a much larger 1 h.p. unit with a stainless steel case that claims to be 60% quiter than the Badger line. I would be afraid you couldn't tell it was on if it was that much quiter than the Compact. This unit is the best buy around, and would be worth it even at a higher price (but don't let InSinkErator get wind of that). I highly recommend the Compact, and in fact, I would recommend that you not get any other brand!
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InSinkErator Evolution Compact 3/4 HP Household Food Waste DisposerProduct Description: InSinkErator Evolution Series DisposersEvolution Series Disposers feature patented MultiGrind and SoundSeal technologies, which means they grind more with less noise. The Evolution Compact Food Waste Disposer is the ideal choice for small households or restricted cabinet space. With its compact design features, Evolution Compact features MultiGrind technology, to grind everything from artichokes to rib bones, and SoundSeal technology, to cut noise levels by at least 30% over standard disposers.
Evolution Technology: Grind More, Hear LessFor the past eight decades, InSinkErator has built more than 100 million food waste disposers. Now the company has put everything it has learned into a line of disposers that sets dramatic new standards for performance. Evolution Series& disposers feature innovative technologies--MultiGrind and SoundSeal--that address users' two most common requests: improved grinding ability and reduced noise.
Liquify Waste with MultiGrind TechnologyWith the Compact's MultiGrind feature, you can efficiently grind difficult food items, such as bones. This two-stage technology uses a GrindShear Ring that enables you to grind food waste significantly better than you could in any previous disposer.
With the Evolution Compact, celery, potato peels, artichokes, rib bones, and more are virtually liquefied to safely flow into your sewage system. You'll enjoy a cleaner food preparation area and less bagged garbage cluttering your home.
30% Less Noise with SoundSeal TechnologySoundSeal Technology utilizes an Anti-Vibration Mount, an Anti-Vibration Tailpipe Mount, and Quiet Collar Sink Baffle, so you can hold a conversation with elevated voices while the disposer is running. This technology also includes SoundLimiter insulation to reduce noise levels by at least 30% compared to standard disposers.
Which Evolution Series Food Waste Disposer is Right for You?You can choose between five Evolution Series models, all featuring the patented MultiGrind and SoundSeal technologies. Each disposer is specifically made with a particular consumer in mind.
See larger image.EvolutionEssentialThe ideal choicefor a wide rangeof kitchens.
EvolutionCover Control&The extraassuranceof coveredoperation.
Evolution ExcelThe ultimate inperformance.Nothing grindsmore with lessnoise.
EvolutionSeptic AssistCreated specifi callyfor homes withseptic systems.
EvolutionCompactPerfect for smallhouseholds orrestricted cabinetspace.
'Evolutionary' Disposer is Easy to InstallDesigned with a 3/4-horsepower Dura-Drive Induction Motor, the EvolutionCompact is truly 'evolutionary'--giving you the horsepower you need to grindmore types of food waste than standard disposers.
The Evolution Compact food waste disposer is constructed with a stainless steelQuick Lock sink mount for easy installation. All InSinkErator food waste disposers are built with this feature, making replacement of older units a breeze--simply disconnect and replace your old disposer using the same sink mount.
Environmentally Friendly, Wallet-Friendly ChoiceThe Evolution Compact food waste disposer is a practical and environmentally responsible way to help reduce the 31 million tons of solid waste generated from food scraps in the U.S. each year.
Instead of throwing this food waste away, grinding it with the Evolution Compact sends it to your local municipal wastewater treatment plant, where it can be recycled to produce methane, a renewable source of power for the plant. Additionally, wastewater treatment plants can process food waste into biosolids to be used as fertilizer (check the plant in your area).
Food waste disposers average less than 50 cents a year in electricity to operate and account for less than one percent of a household's total water consumption. In fact, the Evolution Compact features an average water usage of one gallon per person per day and an average electrical usage of three to four kilowatt hours per year, making it among the least expensive installed kitchen appliances.
We Come To You Parts and Labor WarrantyThe Evolution Compact is backed by an exclusive four-year
We Come to You In-Home Service Warranty.This warranty from InSinkErator includes free house calls (including parts and labor) for the entire warranty period.
What's in the BoxInSinkErator Evolution Compact Food Waste Disposer, Quick Lock Sink Mount, Quiet Collar Sink Baffle, Jam-Buster Wrench, Anti-Vibration Tailpipe Mount, Anti-Vibration Mount, Stainless Steel Sink Stopper, Spring Type Hose Clamp, and installation instructions.
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I have been happy with this disposal.It is very safe since it is only operates with the drain cover securely covering the throat of the disposal.There is no risk for fingers to get caught unawares or for shards of food (such as bones) to unexpectently fly out.It is quiet, powerful and I have not had difficulty correctly positioning the cover to activate the switch.
