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InSinkErator Evolution Excel 1 0 hp Household Garbage Disposal
Last Updated: February 26, 2019 (Refresh Now)
9.0
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Sound Quality
78powerful, disposal, sink, silent, baffle
+97%
-3%
" ... As others have noted, it is quiet. ... One of the quietest disposals I have ever heard. ... "
" ... Quiet as can be and very very effective. ... "
" ... Quiet and powerful ... "
" ... this one is so quiet it's scary! ... "
" ... Amazing power and quiet ... "
" ... Quiet and powerful ... "
" ... This is so quiet I can barely tell it is running or when it is done doing "its thing". ... With the in home warrantee, sound dampening, and operational balance I would recommend this to everyone. ... "
" ... It's super quiet and powerful. ... "
Setup
40easy to install, install, easy, sink, quiet
+98%
-3%
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... The directions are easy to follow and the figures help with understanding. ... "
" ... Install was easy. ... "
" ... Installation went without a hitch. ... "
" ... Easy to install! ... "
" ... No disappointmetns here - easy to install, all parts included including drain and gasket and it is super quiet. ... "
" ... Installation was even faster than estimated, and this is the first time I've replaced a disposal. ... "
" ... It was easy to install, even a klutz like me could do it. ... "
Product Reliability
31replaced, hp, two years, disposal, leaking
+71%
-29%
" ... Last week I just installed my sixth. ... "
" ... Replaced ours for the next owner as the last one was 20 years old. ... "
" ... I replaced an aged Kitchaid disposer (still working) with this item about two years ago. ... It works well, when it's working, but when it jams, furgetabout it. ... "
" ... 1. at 1 HP it's twice as powerful as the Badger 5. ... "
" ... needed to replace same brand and size after twelve years. ... "
" ... We purchased this disposal 6 months ago and kick ourselves for not doing so sooner! ... "
" ... But so far it has been great for the past few months. ... "
" ... Experienced no problems. ... "
Ease of Use
22easy to install, quiet, install, easy to follow, sink
+100%
" ... Easy to install both to the sink and the balance of the kitchen plumbing. ... "
" ... Easy'ish instal - If you are inclined and have the skills and the time. ... "
" ... Very very quiet, easy to install and this thing can chew through just about any organic matter we give it -- including corn husks. ... "
" ... Instructions for easy to follow, especially with a previous unit the same. ... "
" ... It was easy to install, even a klutz like me could do it. ... "
" ... The directions are easy to follow and the figures help with understanding. ... "
" ... That's how quick and easy this is! ... "
" ... It was a very easy install and I purchased the air switch to replace the old lightswitch the former unit used. ... "
Price
20money, worth, worth the money, worth every, waste
+95%
-5%
" ... The price was right on prime day! ... "
" ... This garbage disposal is high priced and worth every penny. ... "
" ... Just a great machine and well worth the money. ... "
" ... Worth every penny. ... "
" ... Worth the price. ... "
" ... Worth the money. ... "
" ... it is worth every cent! ... "
" ... There's a big difference in performance for a relatively small difference in price. ... "
Build Quality
16stainless steel, sink, rubber, disposal, mount
+75%
-25%
" ... Primarily this was because of the higher horsepower and stainless steel grinding components, but this beauty has many other benefits that make it more than worth the price. ... "
" ... It's actually a bit wider, but about the same in height and position of the connections. ... "
" ... I also like the stainless vs the old metals they used. ... "
" ... These things are bullet proof. ... "
" ... Very nice heavy duty product. ... "
" ... The Stainless steel collar cost me an additional $85. ... "
" ... Dropped it down from the sink and found it. ... "
" ... Durable but really heavy under the sink. ... "
Overall performance
14super, job, works great, runs, performance
+100%
" ... I installed this garbage disposal and was pretty happy with it's performance. ... "
" ... It is super quiet and handles all that is pushed on to it. ... "
" ... It is extremely quiet and works exceptionally well. ... "
" ... This disposal does the job well and does it with little effort! ... "
" ... This is so quiet I can barely tell it is running or when it is done doing "its thing". ... "
" ... It's super quiet and works great! ... "
" ... Once you've own one no other disposer can match the performance or quietness. ... "
" ... good and fast ... "
Fit
14disposal, wrench, plumber, mount, collar
+79%
-21%
" ... I did not know that I needed a collar for the disposal to fit my Farmers Sink. ... "
" ... Fit perfectly where my InSinkErator Badger 9 came out of. ... The new baffle fits in from the sink top as opposed to being wedged between the sink and the disposal so you can clean it top and bottom when needed. ... "
" ... This has a flexible mount that absorbs vibration. ... "
" ... Will automatically reverse if it jams. ... "
" ... It was an easy install, extremely quiet with the double layered silencer that fits over the feed tube, and leaves no waste behind. ... "
" ... It's pretty big compared to others but fits perfectly under my kitchen sink. ... "
" ... I was able to lift it while she turned the mounting ring. ... "
" ... Additionally, make sure you tighten the sink collar well and add a small amount of lubricant to the sliding connector for the disposal base - it makes the final positioning of the disposal much easier! ... "
Storage
9sink, measure, make sure, stainless, smaller
+89%
-11%
" ... It will take up a considerable amount of space under you sink. ... "
" ... Just make sure to measure and consider how much room you have under sink, as they big disposals do take up a lot of room. ... "
" ... The insinkerator is heavy duty and does take a lot of space under the sink so make sure you have enough room. ... "
" ... I just had zero extra room for the old one. ... "
" ... Very quiet, grind size is amazing, has a tendency to leave deposits on the rubber top gasket and the top inside rubber ring. ... "
" ... It takes a bit more space than a smaller cheaper type so measure well. ... "
" ... Beautiful, powerful machine but it does take-up some space under my sink. ... "
" ... It is HUGE, but worth sacrificing the extra space under the sink. ... "
Cleaning
8sink, fibers, years, like, drain
+100%
" ... Great for grinding up the occasional animal carcass, waste lumber, and yard debris. ... "
" ... I like that now you can pull out the rubber to fully clean it. ... "
" ... Whisper quiet, outstanding power, and removable drain hole covering made of thick rubber that's easy to clean. ... "
" ... The new baffle fits in from the sink top as opposed to being wedged between the sink and the disposal so you can clean it top and bottom when needed. ... "
" ... Most clogs came up and we saw a lot of 3-4" fibers, mostly from tossing greens down the disposal. ... The Excel has a third stage "grind" that is a chopper for fibers. ... "
" ... I love that the rubber sink piece is removable for easy cleaning. ... "
" ... if you need to remove it, to say install a new kitchen faucet ... "
For Running
6run, tell, quiet, hear it running, hardly hear
+100%
" ... Can't believe it is actually running and working. ... "
" ... Super quiet, haven't run into anything it can't munch through. ... "
" ... Can hardly tell it’s running. ... "
" ... Is it running? ... "
" ... We were able to run it while the baby slept without waking them. ... "
" ... It is so quiet you can hardly hear it running! ... "
Size
6heavy, smaller, years, space, replaced
+100%
" ... It takes a bit more space than a smaller cheaper type so measure well. ... "
" ... Very nice heavy duty product. ... "
" ... I bought this to replace a InSinkErator Evolution Compact model which failed after 6 years, and that replaced a Whirlpool model (that came with our new house) that failed after 5 years. ... "
" ... The Elite is heavy - 25 pounds heavy. ... "
Marketplace
5service, supplier, insinkerator, usa, one
+60%
-40%
" ... Thanks InSinkErator and Amazon. ... "
" ... I am incredibly pleased with the purchase of InSinkErator from Amazon. ... "
" ... From the picture I thought this one was much smaller than the old one, but it isn't. ... "
Capacity
4new house, house, disposal, sink, measure
+100%
" ... We're building a new house and I'm going to specify this model for both sinks we're installing in the kitchen. ... "
" ... Just make sure to measure and consider how much room you have under sink, as they big disposals do take up a lot of room. ... "
" ... 1st one I bought was for my outdoor kitchen. ... Loved it so much I replaced the aging disposal in my house kitchen. ... "
" ... It's incredibly quiet, the old one I'd never use early morning in fear of waking the entire house. ... "
Call quality
4service, hear, disposal
+75%
-25%
" ... Which means less service calls! ... "
" ... You can hardly hear when my disposal is on! ... "
" ... That's a subjective question but for me the answer is yes. ... "
Water Usage
3water is running, drain, sink, makes more noise, flowing
+33%
-67%
" ... Not this one, it's the water going down the drain making all the noise. ... "
" ... Eventually the water does drain or you just have to spread the rubber apart. ... "
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