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| InSinkErator Compact Evolution Household Food Waste Disposer, Gray | 
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| Brand: InSinkErator
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $350.00
Buy New: $175.99
You Save: $174.01 (50%)
New (17) from $175.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  36 reviews
Sales Rank: 1254
Color: Grey
Media: Tools & Hardware
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 20.7
Dimensions (in): 13 x 9 x 13
MPN: COMPACT
Model: Evolution
UPC: 050375006794
EAN: 0050375006794
ASIN: B000G837TW
Release Date: September 1, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Disclaimer: I am not a Lowe's, Home Depot, or InSinkErator employee April 6, 2007
32 out of 42 found this review helpful
Disclaimer: I am not a Lowe's, Home Depot, or InSinkErator employee. I say that because the reviews so far on the InSinkErator Compact Evolution seem a little too positive, especially given the fact that all of them seem to be comparing a dead or dying old unit for a brand new one, which doesn't say much. That being said, my circumstance is replacing an old Kenmore 3/4 hp unit that had only a 2 year warranty. In operation and design, the Insinkerator is obviously quieter and looks more modern/refined than the Kenmore it replaces. I like how they package in a nice rubber drain plug and stainless steel stopper.
Installation-wise brought up a few concerns. First, not sure why no one mentioned this, but you need to get the power cord separately. Perhaps this is an industry standard for this type of electrical appliance, but this is the first time in my life I had to get a power cord separately for any electrical appliance. The cost was $13, and you have to tie in the black and white wires yourself using wire nuts. Not sure if I'm being unreasonable here expecting an electrical appliance to come with its own power cord that you don't have to tie in with wire nuts.
Speaking of which, the power-cord package, also made by Insinkerator, comes with the 2 wire nuts you need. Nice. However, they were too small for the gauge used in the disposer (they did not tighten), so I had to get bigger ones which tightened nicely. On top of that, they could have spent a few cents and colored the white wire on the power cord. Instead, both power wires are black, but one is more ribbed than the other (this represents the white). Could they have spent a few more pennies to color a small section of the cord white for clarity's sake?
Installation went well and was familiar, since there were no changes or improvements over the old Kenmore mount - same ol' snap ring and screw plates, etc. The bottom part of the unit scratches and peels your skin easily as I tried to position the unit with the pipes and mount at the same time, so I can't help thinking the bottom could have been smoother, while the black paint around the pipe mounts were peeling off easily as the plastic pipes were rubbing against it.
No comment on durability or reliability at this time.
Quiet and smooth! February 18, 2007
24 out of 24 found this review helpful
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!
Best Disposal I've Ever Used December 29, 2006
26 out of 26 found this review helpful
I can't say enough about how happy I am with the Evolution Compact disposal from InSinkErator. I had a fairly high end Kenmore disposal for about a year. It did a good job but was noisy. Then this year there was a fire in my condo unit that resulted in several rooms having to be rebuilt, one of which was the kitchen. When working up the remodeling details, I ran across the Evolution Compact at Home Depot. I wasn't up-to-speed on this new series so I went home and read up as much material as I could find. In short, though I didn't really need a new disposal, I decided to give it a try to see if I could reduce the noise in the kitchen. I am SO GLAD I spent the money for the Evolution Compact. It is significantly quieter than the Kenmore. My sink doesn't rattle like it's going to come loose from the countertop when the disposal is running. Best of all, the Evolution quickly gets rid of anything I've thrown at it, all they while doing it quietly. One thing that attracted my eye in the store was the blue color of unit. It stood out from all the blacks and greys around. While appearence in not necessarily something you look for in a garbage disposal, it does project the image of a high-quality, high-end appliance, something that can be a positive if for any reason you decide to sell your home. I highly recommend the Evolution Series to anyone looking for a new garbage disposal. I agree with a prior reviewer, there are other places where you find the Evolution Compact for $159 so it's worth shopping around unless you live in an area where you have to make a long drive to get to a home center like Lowes or Home Depot.
What a great unit December 27, 2006
19 out of 19 found this review helpful
Our 9+ year old builder-installed GE 1/3HP disposall had finally bit the bucket. The inside had corroded and one of the teeth had broken off and blew into a million pieces. While it worked, it was time for a replacement.
My wife and I had succumbed to ISE advertising and immediately decided to get an ISE. Well, almost. I actually did a bit of research but when it came down to it, there isn't much in the way of disposal review. Anyway, off to Home Depot.
One thing I did know was that I wasn't going to $299 for a garbage disposal. Once in the store I realized that the Compact was only a few ounces shy in capacity then the Evolution Essential. So, I bought it for $159.
I am a pretty handy guy with LOTSA tools so removal of the old and installation of the new didn't faze me at all. But I must warn you, if you are removing an old disposal like I was, you probably won't be saving any hardware except the drain pipes. This means you'll need to add some plumbers putty to your cart*. Also, take a look and see if your disposal uses a plug or is hardwired directly into your panel. Most are hardwired. If it isn't, you can use the one from your old disposal for your new...unless it is in bad shape.
*The Tools and Materials list is as follows (and doesn't match the outside of the box): cable connector, plumbers putty, wire nuts, hammer, straight & cross tip screw drivers, channel locks, putty knife, hack saw.
I reused everything except the GE flange so the only thing I needed was the putty. Your installation may be different.
The instructions are well laid out and very easy to follow. The only issue I had was the metal snap ring. It wasn't really an issue, but I don't think that I could have inserted it without my wife holding the flange down from the top. Wiring the new was the reverse of dismantling the old. Again, straight forward and simple. Once I attached the unit and snapped it into place it felt loose. Then I realized that it was the rubber mounting and it was supposed to be like this. This adds to the quietness (like how equipment is installed on a submarine with rubber mounting gaskets) and allows the unit to `bounce' a bit.
After assuring that I had a good seal...it was time for the moment of truth. WOW was this thing quiet...really quite. I couldn't image that the 299 model was actually quieter than this. I had the same giddy smile as when I tried my new (replacement) dishwasher for the first time. You could actually have a conversation in the kitchen while using it.
While I haven't had the opportunity to grind, say, potato or carrot peals or month-old stuff from the back of the fridge, it's been great.
I am sure that this will be a disposal that will be with us for years to come!
A good one November 13, 2006
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
I replaced the 5 yr old Kitchen Aid 1/2 HP noisy junk that leaked through the main sealing and spoiled my kitchen cabinet floor (have to replace it also) - Installed a Evolution Compact 3.4 HP one
This one was much cheaper in Lowes/Home Depot - don't know why it is atleast 20-30 bucks more here.. it is around $159 a piece for the Compact model.
It was a diy project and must be straight forward if you have a diy flair in you.
Works a lot quiter and let me see how it goes..
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