Upgrade your Garbage Disposal for a Modern and Functional Kitchen

With many dozens of models to choose from, choosing a new or replacement garbage disposal can seem daunting and time consuming. Begin shopping with an idea of what you need, then research which options are best suited for your household and its unique needs.

Before You Buy

There are several questions to consider before purchasing any appliance. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions, along with the answers that will help you choose a garbage disposal best suited to your household.

What are continuous and batch feed types, and which one do I need?

There are two main feed types that garbage disposals utilize to get rid of the organic matter that is fed into it:

Continuous feed garbage disposals allow the user to turn on the water faucet and feed food into the disposal continuously as it grinds it up. Continuous feed disposals use a wall switch or an air switch to turn the garbage disposal grinder on and off.
Batch feed garbage disposals do not use a switch, but a stopper, which is put in place to activate the grinder. Homeowners with children may want to consider purchasing this type of disposal because it’s inherently safer.

What size motor is necessary?

Just how much horsepower (HP) is necessary for your home?

Small motor garbage disposals are great if you plan to use a garbage disposal sparingly and with little food waste. A small motor is considered 1/2 HP or less but many come in 1/3 HP.
Medium motor garbage disposals are the most common size found in homes.They typically have a 3/4 HP motor. For a household with two or more people, with food waste needs that are frequent, this is a great choice to consider.
Large motor garbage disposals are best for those with more substantial food waste needs. Any motor over 3/4 HP will do the trick and can handle larger and more strenuous foods being swept down the disposal.

Features to Look For

If you are looking to update your kitchen with a more modern and feature rich disposal here are some items to consider:

Sound Level - It is no secret that garbage disposals have a reputation of being right alongside blenders as some of the noisiest kitchen appliances. Thankfully, modern technology has given us quieter garbage disposals that are so low in operating volume you can carry a conversation on next to them.
Grind Stages - If you often have hard to grind food waste like chicken bones and potato peels you should consider a disposal with multi stage grinding capabilities. These disposals have multiple grinding levels to ensure your food waste is small as possible before heading down the drain.
Capacity - Review the capacity when browsing the features of each product. The capacity of a garbage disposal simply indicates the volume of food waste it can pulverize. However, consider that the larger the capacity of the new garbage disposal, the more cabinet space it will occupy beneath your sink.
Correct Voltage - It is important to consider only models that meet the voltage requirements of your home. The voltage can be found under each product's features section.

Accessories to Plan for

Not all garbage disposals will include the accessories that are necessary for installation such as the power cord, splash guard, disposal flanges and stoppers, mounting assembly, and some other plumbing accessories like the drain stopper and drain elbow. Check the product overview to make this determination and what size, if needed.

Need Install Help?

Installing the garbage disposal yourself? Above is a helpful guide that will show you how to install a garbage disposal, so you can get the job done quickly and correctly.

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