Best Garbage Disposals & Parts
Energy efficient permanent magnet motor and stainless steel swivel impellers reduce jamming. EASY INSTALLATION AND CLEANING: EZ Mount for a quick and easy kitchen sink installation, removable splashguard for easy cleaning.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This is true ONLY if using a flat lipped SS sink, and even then the rubber seal is optional as opposed to the putty (you can use only one, the putty or the seal with a SS sink, but not both). It's better said that you WILL need plumber's putty, and if you have a stainless steel sink, you have the option to use the thin rubber gasket (I'd use plumber's putty)."
"Update: As an aside, I also learned from my research that the best way to clean my disposal is to use citric acid. Having previously had no idea what citric acid was used for, I decided to order some from Amazon, going with the brand my sister uses: Citric Acid Powder - Ultra Fine Pure Powdered Crystals - Natural Preservative Food Grade Quality (16 oz) and gave it a whirl after 3 months of using my disposal. I let the citric acid sit with some water in the disposal for about ten minutes, and then I let it run for a solid 2 minutes."
"The immediate issues I have with this product is the plastic connections and the sound of the motor. This is the first disposal that has had plastic connecting the disposal to the sink."
"All I needed to do was to install the new fitting for the sink and take apart the p-trap to make it slide over the outlet tube (I needed to trim that tube to the same length as the one from the Badger)."
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Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I didn't have time to wait for the item to arrive from Amazon so I went to Home Depot and coughed up an extra $20 for the Badger 500 - Home Depot's branded version of this item. You'll need to do some very minimal wiring work to pull the wires from the terminals in the old disposal and attach them to the disposal. Make sure to attach the green grounding wire to avoid getting shocked when you switch on the disposal! I should mention that includes all the prep work (pulling everything out from below the sink), clean up time, and a bathroom break."
"My wife had the brilliant idea of buying a new garbage disposal instead of re-installing our 12-13 year old one."
"Online videos state that it's simply a matter of using the old cord but it isn't that simple according to our plumber."
"After being scolded for attempting to chop up a nice spoon at my Mother's when I was young, we make sure to sweep the drain before turning it on.). The housing that surrounds this metal core is not of adequate thickness to withstand the vibration and stresses from the deteriorating metal structure."
"I felt that they contact contractors far away so that customers are discouraged from calling for service for fear of a service call that may be multiple times the price of the unit."
Best Garbage Disposal Parts
Easy to reach sink top switch, convenient alternative to a wall switch, the stylist sink top switch is air activated & easily mounts to the sink or counter top, perfect for Island installations & works with any disposer, unique 2 outlet design makes it a great power source for a hot water dispenser, kit includes chrome & white finishes to match most decors. Sink Top Switch kit includes chrome and white finish buttons and rings to complement decor.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Installed in an order house that had the disposal switch wired under the sink in the cabinet that required opening both doors on the cabinet to activate the disposal."
"When the disposer is turned off, the power switches back to the dishwasher."
"Simple mount to under sink cabinet wall, plug into outlet, run air tube from unit to switch button and have or make a hole for the button on the sink surface (We already had an existing hole used for the now removed soap dispenser)."
"The only issue is the shaft of the button is not very long, and with the granite counter top, and composite sink, there was not enough room to get the retaining bolt onto the button shaft."
"The unit plugs into the outlet under the kitchen sink, where your dishwasher plugs into, then the garbage disposal plugs into the unit and you have a working garbage disposal with a press of a button located on your sink!"
"Basically just drill a hole where the button needs to go, plug it in to the electricity and the garbage disposal and there you have it!"
"Couldn't reach the switch to turn disposal on while loading my dishwasher."
"Fantastic air switch...works great, only negative is it didn't come with a stainless cover for the button so you have to spend another $20-25 for that if you have stainless or nickle faucets."
Best Garbage Disposals
Energy efficient permanent magnet motor and stainless steel swivel impellers reduce jamming. EASY INSTALLATION AND CLEANING: EZ Mount for a quick and easy kitchen sink installation, removable splashguard for easy cleaning.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This is true ONLY if using a flat lipped SS sink, and even then the rubber seal is optional as opposed to the putty (you can use only one, the putty or the seal with a SS sink, but not both). It's better said that you WILL need plumber's putty, and if you have a stainless steel sink, you have the option to use the thin rubber gasket (I'd use plumber's putty)."
"Update: As an aside, I also learned from my research that the best way to clean my disposal is to use citric acid. Having previously had no idea what citric acid was used for, I decided to order some from Amazon, going with the brand my sister uses: Citric Acid Powder - Ultra Fine Pure Powdered Crystals - Natural Preservative Food Grade Quality (16 oz) and gave it a whirl after 3 months of using my disposal. I let the citric acid sit with some water in the disposal for about ten minutes, and then I let it run for a solid 2 minutes."
"The immediate issues I have with this product is the plastic connections and the sound of the motor. This is the first disposal that has had plastic connecting the disposal to the sink."
"All I needed to do was to install the new fitting for the sink and take apart the p-trap to make it slide over the outlet tube (I needed to trim that tube to the same length as the one from the Badger)."
Best Kitchen Sink Installation Parts
All-In-One-Kit :1 1/2" P-trap ,13" length hose connectors,1 1/2" flexible wall drain coupling, two 75ยบ elbows, and all connecting accessories. ( Dishwasher drain hose can also be left connected to a waste disposal outlet). A minimum of 4" of vertical clearance is required from the bottom of the sink strainer to the center of the pipe entering the wall. A minimum of 2" from the waste disposal outlet to the center of the pipe entering the wall is also required. Refer to diagram on left for minimum space required under the sink.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Because these are not approved for commercial use, and almost seem like a made for TV product, i had the expectations, that while these may save the consumer a lot of headaches; they are sort of second rate quality, when compared to the usual white hard pipes you buy in the store."
"We just ordered and installed a garbage disposal and I knew I would need new sized piping (ugh) but ended up seeing the snappy trap when ordering the disposal."
"If bend in tubing coming off disposal causes problem will be easy to rotate disposal & give a more gradual curve."
"You basically have to remove your old plumbing and put the new flexible tubing in its place. Important note: pay attention to the color of each gasket as some use a white gasket and others use a black gasket. I was really apprehensive at first about ordering but I would order another one in a heart beat."
"Sure, I could have saved some money going with the same sort of crap installation of home center parts that I pulled out while installing my new sink. I'm waiting a few days before I put the crap back under the sink in case I've got tightening to do."
"Every part needed was included and though the instructions are clear, not everything anticipated by the manufacturer was under my new sink."
"After I put this in (bending the pipes was like fighting with a very strong octopus), I was disappointed because I felt some dampness around the pipes. It has been about two weeks since installation and everything is dry and there are no sewer gas smells."
"Also, the material is all plastic and looks of poor manufacturing product; does not look sturdy; specially the flex drain pipes; they look like they are getting stressed too much in bends and turns that the inner accordion-ed parts are too thin and will end up cracking in a short while."
Best Kitchen Drains & Strainers
Stop the sea of inadequate gadgets flooding your trash, and save big on plumbing expenses now Fengbao 4.5" dia. Stainless steel sink strainer is the high quality solution to get the job done and exceed your expectations easy, efficient, clean use "water in. Hand wash or quick rinse with the kitchen hose recommended to keep the mirror finish shine impeccable over time. Fengbao sink strainer boasts a 2.75" micro-perforated bowl area designed to sit over the drain while the contouring metal sheet (2-ply) flat rim rests above providing excellent stability. Includes 2.75" micro-perforated bowl area contoured by a 2-ply metal sheet flat rim to rest over sink's drain.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"For years I was buying the plastic ones or the wire mesh ones and they would leave me feeling an array of negative emotions. A constant battle with food slipping under them and down the drain (which is a no-no with no disposal and a septic system) or getting caught and mashed into the mesh - so gross!! I was a little nervous when reading reviews that this thing was going to be tricky to remove to empty,, would I be able to?"
"This 2 piece stainless-steel kitchen strainers are truly a blessing in my home. We, a family of 5, are notorious for letting utensils or our cleaning squares scrappers go down the drain, then they get all scratched up by the garbage disposal :/. The strainers themselves are thin but strong and they stay put where you need them to be."
"The second set arrived a few days later and were in perfect condition. These work great, look great, and I am very happy with my purchase."
"Then you can either just throw it back in the drain and run a bit of water to see if what's left goes through, or do an official rinse and run the garbage disposal. This makes that less of an issue as no large things go down there anymore, and much less in general since it goes into the trash instead of being run through the garbage disposal."
"I've looked all around my town, including hardware stores, for really good sink strainers, I needed them really bad!"
"Strainers work great. I've struggled finding a good strainer. I've purchased $15 pop up strainers but they restricted the water flow so much when open that water wouldn't drain through fast enough leaving residue in sink. I ranked it 4 because it's very lightweight. But the flow is great and it looks good. Fits good and serves its purpose."
"Have had these for some time now, they keep out the tiny particles that, over time, clog the sink side without the disposal."
"These strainers fit perfectly."