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UPDATE: replaced disposal with American Standard from Costco
Posted on 9/8/25 at 7:46 pm
Posted on 9/8/25 at 7:46 pm
UPDATE: $109 1 1/4 hp American Standard Slim-Line installed with help from dad. Swapped out old Insinkerator mounting hardware and drain covers for what came with this. Also decided it was time to replace the flexible pipes underneath and see if I could install the hard plastic drain pipes I had in storage.
This post was edited on 9/21/25 at 4:05 pm
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Posted on 9/8/25 at 8:39 pm to BilbeauTBaggins
An Insinkerator may be “plug-and-play” as a replacement. As in you may be able to actually just replace the disposal itself and not have to remove the old collar and replace it. It’s not a terribly difficult job anyway, but it would make it even easier.
Posted on 9/8/25 at 9:59 pm to BilbeauTBaggins
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Any difference in quality among the 1/2 hp disposal units? Went to Costco (American Standard 1/2 hp for $109) and Home Depot (Moen, Glacier Bay, Insinkerator all between $115-$129) to get an idea of what was available. I can't imagine needing the 3/4 hp units at $170 but if they are worth it in the long run, I can be convinced.
Yes, mostly in terms of quietness and mounting systems. Unfortunately, and this pretty much applies to all brands, you basically have to buy 3/4-hp and up to get models that are quiet and have full stainless-steel grind chambers and grinding disc/flails. Many will advertise "stainless-steel components" in the grind chamber but that will only mean a few parts are stainless and the rest is galvanized steel or plastic. Basically, easiest installation and quality will be an Insinkerator Evolution 3/4-hp or 1-hp model for you.
Posted on 9/9/25 at 8:20 am to Clames
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Basically, easiest installation and quality will be an Insinkerator Evolution 3/4-hp
Replaced ours after 11 years with another one. Select Plus. So quiet and worth it.
Posted on 9/9/25 at 8:29 am to BilbeauTBaggins
Just don't destroy the power supply cord/hookup, you might need it. I think my new one came with one to wire directly, but the old one was plug in. Easy to switch after I dug the old one out of the garbage.
Posted on 9/9/25 at 9:12 am to BilbeauTBaggins
Honest question: Why not just scrape your plates? I removed the one that came with my house and have never had a need for it
Posted on 9/9/25 at 9:20 am to jmarto1
We try to minimize what goes into the disposal but peeling veggies, cleaning pet bowls, etc you'd probably still want a good disposal to grind up that debris rather than let it accumulate in a sink trap or further down the drain line. The "1-1/2" drain plumbing in kitchen sinks is pretty crappy for those that cook a lot. When I re-did the kitchen at my fiancée's mother's house, she wanted something more commercial-grade, took out the disposal and dishwasher for her a few years ago anyway so it's all SCH-40 1-1/2".
Posted on 9/9/25 at 9:45 am to calcotron
I'm not sure what went down the drain. I try to avoid putting any type of organic material in there at all costs.
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Posted on 9/9/25 at 9:46 am to calcotron
Water is leaking directly to the bottom of the current disposal, so I am hesitant to continue using that one.
Posted on 9/9/25 at 10:20 am to BilbeauTBaggins
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Water is leaking directly to the bottom of the current disposal, so I am hesitant to continue using that one.
The cleaning agent probably took out a seal for the motor shaft. That's another weakness of lower-end disposals, motor shafts are not stainless-steel so after a few years (especially when acidic foods and cleaners are run through) the corrosion eventually eats the seals and it will leak like that.
Posted on 9/9/25 at 11:44 am to BilbeauTBaggins
American standard slimline from Costco. It’s 1.25 hp, all stainless grinder, cost is $109.
My old one was GE and had no issues changing to a different brand.
My old one was GE and had no issues changing to a different brand.
Posted on 9/9/25 at 12:39 pm to jmarto1
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Honest question: Why not just scrape your plates?
If you have to take your garbage out every day, sure. But I only take my trash out max 2x a week. Besides, this is literally what garbage disposals are made for. It's very inconvenient to not have one.
Posted on 9/9/25 at 12:42 pm to LemmyLives
It must be me being in restaurants since I was 12. Food gets down there, sure, but you scrape plates or use equipment to minimize it. We all have commercial style kitchens in my family due to that
Posted on 9/9/25 at 8:52 pm to LOL
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Badger 5 for $95
Cheap, throw away units. Good for rentals and apartments.
Galvanized steel deck plate, the flail scratches right down to the base steel and it rusts out pretty quickly. Not worth it for the OP.
Posted on 9/9/25 at 10:24 pm to BilbeauTBaggins
I replaced mine a few years back. I would highly recommend going back with the same brand, so you can use all of the existing brackets and plumbing. I went up in horsepower, but couldn’t tell any difference.
What is important is the noise it makes when running
Also important to longevity is whether the tub is painted, galvanized, or stainless in order to prevent rust.
What is important is the noise it makes when running
Also important to longevity is whether the tub is painted, galvanized, or stainless in order to prevent rust.
Posted on 9/10/25 at 7:01 am to BilbeauTBaggins
I have replaced 3 in 22 years. Insinkerator brand. I bought 1 level down from the highest cost. Whatever that is. I’ve never replaced the collar and drain part. Easy to do quickly if you leave that collar. Most disgusting thing I’ve ever repaired. Much worse than toilet replacement. I quit using mine for much of any disposal after 3 clogged drain calls to the plumber. He said to quit using that for food disposal if you don’t want clogs.
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Posted on 9/10/25 at 7:42 am to BilbeauTBaggins
Like kind, with disposals, always replace with the same make, horsepower and model. The plumbing hookups are the same. The easiest repair.
Posted on 9/10/25 at 7:48 am to BilbeauTBaggins
Don't forget the dishwasher drain knockout or you're going to have a lot of dirty dishes!
Posted on 9/10/25 at 11:57 am to zippyputt
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I quit using mine for much of any disposal after 3 clogged drain calls to the plumber
Same for me…my dumb arse put a pot of rice down the disposal. A $400 plumbing bill later, I decided I would throw food scraps in the trash instead!
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