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InSinkErator Evolution Cover Control 3/4 Horsepower Disposer

*Est. $250

Reviewed

March 2011

by ConsumerSearch

InSinkErator Evolution Cover Control 3/4 Horsepower Disposer

Safer batch-feed garbage disposal

Pros

Safe to operate
Little wiring required for installation
Grinds quickly, quietly
Stainless-steel components
Compact height
Seven-year, in-home warranty

Cons

Expensive
Doesn't grind continuously
Power cord sold separately

Where to Buy

for $225.43

Our Analysis
Specs
74 Amazon Reviews

If price isn't nearly as important as safety, quiet operation and longevity, reviewers highly recommend the InSinkErator Evolution Cover Control 3/4 Horsepower Disposer. Like other batch-feed disposers, it only activates after placing a magnetic cover over the top of the drain. This makes it impossible for fingers or objects to get caught in the blades during grinding. Experts say it grinds meat bones as quickly as the most powerful disposers, but with less irritating noise. For owners who expect to be in their home for a while, the durable stainless-steel blades and grinding chamber may be worth the higher price tag. Because no activation switch is needed, the installation costs will be lower in homes that don't have one pre-wired. Owners also appreciate the compactness of its 13.3-inch height as well as the ease of installing the Quick-Lock Mount. The manufacturer offers a seven-year warranty with in-home servicing. If you are willing to tolerate more noise for a lower price, the Waste King Legend 8000 1 Horsepower Disposer (*Est. $150) will allow you to grind continuously.

We found the best professional reviews of the InSinkErator Evolution Cover Control 3/4 Horsepower Disposer at ConsumerReports.org, where it is compared to only one other model of batch-feed garbage disposal (although 13 models of continuous-feed disposals are also tested and rated). The InSinkErator disposer receives mostly positive remarks from owners posting reviews at Amazon.com and HomeDepot.com. At Bestcovery.com, writer Mariette Mifflin recommends garbage disposals, including the InSinkErator, in five different categories; however, she doesn't perform her own testing and we don't know her sources. HowStuffWorks.com provides background information about the InSinkErator brand without recommending specific models or conducting performance testing. ThisOldHouse.com has a lengthy video showing a tour of the InSinkErator plant.

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InSinkErator Evolution Cover Control 3/4 HP Household Garbage Disposer

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Our Sources

1. ConsumerReports.org

Editors at ConsumerReports.org throw all kinds of food scraps into 13 continuous-feed garbage disposals and two batch-feed garbage disposals (including the InSinkErator 291), measuring each model for overall performance and noise. In addition, a short buyer's guide is included.

Review: Make Short Work of Garbage, Editors of ConsumerReports.org, Aug. 2009

2. Amazon.com

Among the garbage disposals sold at Amazon.com, several get a good number of comments, so you can get an idea of what users think about installation, noise and performance. The InSinkErator Evolution Cover Control 3/4 Horsepower Disposer receives an average rating of 4.3 stars out of 5 from nearly 20 owners who agree it's easy to install and quiet while operating.

Review: InSinkErator Evolution Cover Control 3/4 HP Household Food Waste Disposer, Contributors to Amazon.com

3. HomeDepot.com

About 15 owner reviews at HomeDepot.com give the InSinkErator Evolution Cover Control 3/4 Horsepower Disposer a near-perfect rating. Owners say it's easy to install and definitely quieter than the garbage disposal they replaced.

Review: InSinkErator Evolution Cover Control 3/4 HP Batch Feed Garbage Disposer, Contributors to HomeDepot.com

4. Bestcovery.com

Writer Mariette Mifflin recommends garbage disposals in five different categories, but we're unsure why she chose these particular models. The InSinkErator Evolution Cover Control 3/4 Horsepower Disposer is picked as the best compact garbage disposal overall.

Review: Best Garbage Disposals, Mariette Mifflin

5. HowStuffWorks.com

Editors provide information about the most popular brands of garbage disposals, but they don't test or recommend the InSinkErator Evolution Cover Control 3/4 Horsepower Disposer or other specific models. This article also has useful information about installing, cleaning and repairing a garbage disposal.

Review: How Garbage Disposals Work, Editors of HowStuffWorks.com

6. This Old House

This video shows heating and plumbing expert Richard Trethewey touring the InSinkErator factory. It provides interesting information about how these garbage disposals are made and tested, but offers no specific recommendations.

Review: What's New in Garbage Disposals, Richard Trethewey

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