Customer Reviews

InSinkErator Evolution Essential 3/4 HP Household Food Waste Disposer

5 star:		(39)
4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

I recently purchased one of these and am pleased with the power, capacity, versatility, and especially the quiet operation. However, the installation was more than i had anticipated.

Assuming that you are replacing another disposer that is more than a few years old, you should be prepared to replace much of the surrounding hardware including the dishwasher anti-siphon valve, hose, and clamps. This disposer does not come with a power cord and the instructions direct you to use the one from your old unit. In fact, you will probably need to buy a new cord made specifically for the ISE, especially if your old disposer is another make; ISE's have a special strain-relief clamp which will prevent the cord from being yanked out. While you're under the sink you may as well check for leaks, replace the contact paper and patch any drywall knocks that have happened over the years.

The real gotcha with the Evolution Series is that it's wider than most other models, which means that you'll probably need to cut and realign PVC drain pipes to make it fit. For me this involved 3-dimensional measurements, trigonometry, and second-guessing about why somebody before me installed drain pipe that way in the first place. The wider body of the Evolution also means you will have less under-sink storage space available, which might be the difference between keeping a trash container down there or not.

ISE also makes a lower-capacity Evolution model that is just as powerful and has dimensions more similar to their Badger line. If i had it to do again, i would have gotten the smaller one instead and hopefully avoided the PVC work. Still, this is a great disposer now that it's in place.

Replaced a Badger 1 with the Essential Evolution and am amazed at how quiet it is. There is absolutely no vibration while it was working. The chamber is so much larger than the old one. I like that you can remove the baffle to clean it and actually be able to clean inside the stainless steel chamber too. It is quite a bit wider than the old one but most of the difference in size is at the top so it doesn't take up extra usable space. At least not under my sink. My husband installed it and said it was easy to put in. The electric cord is not supplied so he used the one from the old (3-year) disposer. You may have to get a cord if you're not hard wiring the disposer. After one week of intense use, I think it's great.

After reading some reviews and getting a deal on one, I installed this over a couple of hours last week with no major issues. I was a little concerned at first because it was so much bigger than the one it was replacing. Everything was detailed out very well in the directions that came with it. A+ for the directions. The only customization I had to do was trim down an existing piece of PVC pipe and refit it under my sink. Trust me, this part only took about 5 minutes to do. These are very easy and straightforward to install.

The InSinkErator itself works like a champ. It runs very quiet and smoot. Hardly know it's on at all. Definitely worth the investment and don't let the install scare you. The directions hold your hand right through it.

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.

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.

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

i replaced a worn out model#7, with this new unit, i agree it is super quiet, but what they don;t tell you is, if you have a sink with a thicker bottom, you need an adapter which costs an extra $80.00,the black "stopper" that you need to turn to start the disposer is nearly impossible to get right and engage the motor, plus it doesn't let water drain through it fast enough, especially when emptying a large pot--Lastly and most annoying is you have to push waste down into the unit with your hand, not something i like to do. 0h i miss my old #7.

My husband installed this and after two hours of headache he realized he had a piece of pipe upside down. After that it was smooth! So installation aside, this disposer is AWESOME! After living in two homes with loud scary sounding disposers this is a dream! I literally danced with joy! My husband and I both have turned it on a few times just to hear how quiet it is. It is truly much quiter than a standard model.

Simple installation, did it myself in less than 15 min including opening the box and reading the directions. Super quiet operation, you can't even tell if it is running. Replaced older ISE.

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.