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Need a new garbage disposal… inSinkErator or Glacier Bay?
Posted on 1/20/26 at 7:22 am
Posted on 1/20/26 at 7:22 am
Both brands seem to have similar reviews on HD. Looking at a 3/4 HP unit for a prep sink that we use very often. The existing unit has bad seals. Leaking out of the bottom so a replacement is a must.
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Posted on 1/20/26 at 8:17 am to VanRIch
Only two I recommend now are the Waste King Legend and Insinkerator Evolution 1hp models. The Insinkerator would be my choice, very quiet and easy to install especially if replacing another Insinkerator. Definitely a buy once, cry once situation; cheaper disposals have "stainless steel components" in the grind chamber but that usually only applies to a few parts so the rest of the chamber rusts out. Waste King has a polymer grind chamber with stainless flails and cutters so it will last a long time as long as you aren't sending a bunch of bones through it but it is loud compared to the Insinkerator.
Posted on 1/20/26 at 8:22 am to VanRIch
I recently replaced an insinkerator with another one. Pretty painless installation. If you're going to replace the flange, make sure you pick up some plumber's putty. Otherwise, it's like a 10 minute swap out.
Posted on 1/20/26 at 9:05 am to VanRIch
When I had to replace mine, my BIL, a master plumber, recommended Insinkerator.
Posted on 1/20/26 at 9:35 am to VanRIch
Do not get the Glacier Bay.
InSinkerator makes a crap ton of models. Some are go and some are not. Which model are you looking at?
The continuous feed model, InSinkErator Evolution Essential XTR, and the batch feed model, InSinkErator Evolution Cover Control Plus, are the two highest rated on CR.
Here are all the CR recommended models in case you are interested.
InSinkerator makes a crap ton of models. Some are go and some are not. Which model are you looking at?
The continuous feed model, InSinkErator Evolution Essential XTR, and the batch feed model, InSinkErator Evolution Cover Control Plus, are the two highest rated on CR.
Here are all the CR recommended models in case you are interested.
Posted on 1/20/26 at 9:52 am to mdomingue
Insinkerator power 900
I don’t put a lot of tough foods into it. I’d rather scrape into trash and use disposal for softer foods to extend the life of the unit and related plumbing etc. Leftover spaghetti is about the toughest job it will face
I don’t put a lot of tough foods into it. I’d rather scrape into trash and use disposal for softer foods to extend the life of the unit and related plumbing etc. Leftover spaghetti is about the toughest job it will face
This post was edited on 1/20/26 at 9:55 am
Posted on 1/20/26 at 10:20 am to Ricardo
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I recently replaced an insinkerator with another one. Pretty painless installation. If you're going to replace the flange, make sure you pick up some plumber's putty. Otherwise, it's like a 10 minute swap out
I can confirm, except I forgot to remove the knock out plug and had to take it back off, do that, and put it back on.
This post was edited on 1/20/26 at 10:21 am
Posted on 1/20/26 at 10:36 am to VanRIch
That's not one of their recommended models, but it is mid-range and better than any of the Glacier Bay units.
Mid-level noise and not very good fineness in the grinding, but if spaghetti is as bad as you get, you shouldn't have any issues.
Mid-level noise and not very good fineness in the grinding, but if spaghetti is as bad as you get, you shouldn't have any issues.
Posted on 1/20/26 at 11:21 am to VanRIch
What brand do you have now? I tell people, if you are doing it yourself. Replace with like kind. Same brand and model number. That way, all the plumbing will be easy to hook up.
Posted on 1/20/26 at 11:37 am to LSUDad
It’s not branded so I think it’s probably some contractor model.
Posted on 1/20/26 at 12:50 pm to VanRIch
I would definitely just get the Insinkerator and do a full intall with the included hardware. Get a fresh tub of good plumber's putty, some silicone grease, and maybe take a hard look under the sink cabinet while everything is out anyway to think about anything else that needs addressing. Good time to install a water filter system, make sure the dish washer drain hose is routed properly, add some cabinet liner, etc.
Posted on 1/20/26 at 2:15 pm to VanRIch
As the others have said, I’d recommend you replace with the same brand that you are removing, as all of the plumbing and electrical will plug right up.
I replaced an in-sink-erator several years back and it was as simple as could be. I used the existing sink flange, so it was not much more than pulling two pins if I remember correctly. Obviously, you’ll want to flip the breaker, before you do it.
I replaced an in-sink-erator several years back and it was as simple as could be. I used the existing sink flange, so it was not much more than pulling two pins if I remember correctly. Obviously, you’ll want to flip the breaker, before you do it.
Posted on 1/20/26 at 3:34 pm to Clames
Thanks everyone. Yeah it should be a simple install. I didn’t realize it wasn’t corded (my switch is connected to an outlet) so I have to go get the cord that plugs into the unit. And I forgot the plumbers putty. But I held it up there and it looks like everything lines up well. The unit I got came with lots of pieces to help you adapt to a lot of different situations so that’s nice but doesn’t looks like I’ll need to do much customization. This is for our prep sink so no need to connect to dishwasher.
Posted on 1/21/26 at 8:41 pm to VanRIch
I like insinkerator be cause they are the easiest to get unstuck and usually come with the tool to use or a 3/8" Allen plus they always have easy to reach resets.
Other than that a disposal should last a long time. But smaller units do burn out faster than larger units.
Other than that a disposal should last a long time. But smaller units do burn out faster than larger units.
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