Garbage Disposals

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The one at mom and dad's recently started leaking. Actually, spraying every time it's turned on. It is 17 years old so not a bad life. Any recommendations on new ones? Went on HD's site and looked at some and they can set up the install as well. Any estimates on labor? I see there are a few options on the different models. The well reviewed ones range from low 100's to around $300. Here are some of the models:

http://www.homedepot.com/b/Appliances-Garbage-Disposals/N-5yc1vZc3no
 
it depends on their uses of it. some rarely use them while other dispose of chicken and pork bones in them. what type or brand did the have that lasted 17 years. my house didn't have one when I moved in so I purchased an Insinkerator and have been very pleased. I installed myself, yours should be pretty straight forward adding in place of existing disposal I would skip the install, probably 150.00 to install.
 
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I will have to check what brand it is. The house was built in 1999 so it's what the builder used. Seems like a quality builder. Not sure the hp either but I think it is insulated since it's not too loud. The new one should get light use since they don't throw chicken bones, etc in it.
 
mine was a 3/4 hp evolution compact, it was 249.00when purchased, I think its like 200.00 now. quiet and has served me well.
 
I got an InSinkErator Evolution Select 5/8 HP unit about 3 years ago. It was more than I wanted to spend ($180), but was worth it IMO. It replaced a 16+ year old Sinkmaster Model 750 (was in the house when we moved in). The old one was super loud and made the whole sink vibrate. The new one I can not even hear it over the water flowing in the sink. Amazingly quiet.

Install was super simple. All my connections under the sink were screw on connectors. All I had to buy was some plumbers putty for the seal in the sink.
 
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Spend extra to get a quality unit. Then install it yourself, it's easy. It takes from 15 to 45 minutes depending on how well the new one fits. Mine took 45 minutes because the new one had a different style flange so I had to do some cutting and also had to drive back to the store to find the parts to make it fit

Before you buy it, measure the distance from the top of the unit to where the output flange is. Make sure it's the same as your current one
 
I bought a brand called Waste King at Amazon around 6 years ago, still installed. I did a DIY, not very hard but if it has been there for a while, it can be rusted out. So a plumber usually can install it better if there is any issue.
 
InSinkErator Evolution are a great disposer, as are Waste King. I have an Evolution 3/4 HP and would drop the coin again if it went out at this point, though it is showing no signs of age whatsoever. Personally, I think the Evolution series is a bit more refined than Waste King... less noise overall and less "garbage disposal" sound when loaded up.

Stay away from InSinkErator Badger: Builder. Grade. Junk.
 
Originally Posted By: WillsYoda
I bought the Waste King L-8000 Legend Series 1.0-Horsepower Continuous-Feed Garbage Disposal. Installed it myself last year. Works well. Got more than 4000 reviews on amazon. 91% positive reviews.

http://www.amazon.com/Waste-King-L-8000-1-0-Horsepower-Continuous-Feed/dp/B000DZGN7Q

+1 I think this is their only model that gives...
Rust free grinding components with a lifetime warranty against corrosion
 
Any decent quality disposal will work. Installation is simple-save yourself the installation costs and just do it yourself.

If the old one works, you could pull it and see why it's leaking. If it is just a gasket or connection, then fix it and save yourself/parents even more.
 
Garbage disposals. A plumber's money maker. I get that people are used to having them, but never understood the concept wanting to puree solids and force them through plumbing designed for grey water.
 
Originally Posted By: JTK
Garbage disposals. A plumber's money maker. I get that people are used to having them, but never understood the concept wanting to puree solids and force them through plumbing designed for grey water.


There was a good article in a magazine a while back that showed how solid particles (food from disposers) is not what clogs drains, in fact it helped to keep them open. It is generally grease that clogs them, not solids.
 
That's true kschachn, especially in regards to plastic piping, but eventually solids will collect on the greasy, waxy goo build-up and the fun begins.

I've "fixed" a number of these types of clogs. The worst is a disposer installed in an older home with galvanized steel waste piping. It gets all rusty/flaky on the inside and holds onto everything.
 
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Originally Posted By: JTK
Garbage disposals. A plumber's money maker. I get that people are used to having them, but never understood the concept wanting to puree solids and force them through plumbing designed for grey water.



Last I checked what I put in my toilet is pretty much solid and it goes down, well sometimes it does, depends on the previous meal.
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Originally Posted By: Rat407
Originally Posted By: JTK
Garbage disposals. A plumber's money maker. I get that people are used to having them, but never understood the concept wanting to puree solids and force them through plumbing designed for grey water.



Last I checked what I put in my toilet is pretty much solid and it goes down, well sometimes it does, depends on the previous meal.
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Go take a look at the pipe that comes out of the toilet, then compare it with the one that comes out of your sink.
 
Originally Posted By: KD0AXS
Originally Posted By: Rat407
Originally Posted By: JTK
Garbage disposals. A plumber's money maker. I get that people are used to having them, but never understood the concept wanting to puree solids and force them through plumbing designed for grey water.



Last I checked what I put in my toilet is pretty much solid and it goes down, well sometimes it does, depends on the previous meal.
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Go take a look at the pipe that comes out of the toilet, then compare it with the one that comes out of your sink.


Just trying to joke around, but seriously. We put up a ton of produce every year and a good bit of the bits and pieces go down the disposal with no issues at all. Matter of fact we redid our kitchen and when we took the drain apart and some of the plumbing down stream so to speak to re-plumb the new area it was all clear. But then we eat plant based and no grease or oils go down our drains.
 
I've read that if one has a garbage disposal then they ought to have their septics pumped twice as often as compared to not. I'm sure its all about how much the homeowner actually uses it.
 
Originally Posted By: supton
I've read that if one has a garbage disposal then they ought to have their septics pumped twice as often as compared to not. I'm sure its all about how much the homeowner actually uses it.

Depends on the disposal unit also. There are ones that are 3 stage disposals, they grind the waste into really small pieces that are easier for septic systems to handel. I know INsinkerator also makes a disposal specifically for septic systems. It has an enzyme that is added when the disposal is turned on that helps break down waste.
 
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