Waste KingGarbage Disposal for Kitchen Sink with Power Cord, L-1001

I moved in to a new home recently and found that the existing disposer was in need of replacement. Instead of replacing just the disposer, I decided to go ahead and completely replace the entire sink, including the faucet, flanges, and disposer. I decided to purchase most of these items on Amazon due to the excellent prices and free Prime shipping. However, I was troubled by the lack of documentation and details regarding the compatibility of the different parts. I'm writing this review along with a review of the disposer flange I purchased in an effort to fill in these gaps for future purchasers.For the disposer, I went with the Waste King L-1001 Legend Series 1/2 HP Continuous Feed Operation Waste Disposer; unfortunately, the flange that comes with the disposer has a highly reflective chrome finish which will not be suitable if you want to coordinate with faucet hardware that isn't also chrome. Though there are many custom flanges to choose from, the Waste King will not be compatible with most of them since it utilizes the EZ Mount system for attaching the disposer to the sink. This assembly is not compatible with the majority of the custom finish disposer flanges found on Amazon and in most other stores; most are intended for Insinkerator (ISE) disposers.There is an adapter kit available (Waste King 3101 ISE Adapter Kit), but I would highly recommend only using this adapter if you are replacing an existing ISE disposer and want to use the hardware already attached to your sink; if you are starting from scratch you would still need to purchace the ISE mounting hardware in addition to the adapter.I should also note that there are some Waste King branded flanges for sale, but the only ones I found that are compatible with the EZ Mount system have plastic finishes, like white, biscuit, etc. Waste King flanges that offer a metal finish are only for Waste King disposers that use the very different 3-bolt mounting system, which are a bit more expensive than the EZ Mount variety.If you plan to start from scratch with all new components as I did, using an EZ Mount disposer along with a suitable disposer flange like the Waste Maid Custom Sink Flange/Stopper Set I eventually purchased will simplify your installation and help you avoid headaches and delays caused by ordering incompatible parts. If you insist on a certain brand of disposer flange you will have to get the flange, ISE mounting hardware, and the adapter. This should work, but at a much higher cost than the Waste Maid flange alone.I won't go into too much detail about the disposer itself; anything I would say has already been posted. It's compact, it's powerful, and it's an excellent value. On top of all that, it's also the quietest disposer I personally have ever used; however, I should note that I've only ever had Badger junk before this and I have it mounted to a very solid and heavy cast iron sink. Your mileage may vary when it comes to noise and vibration if you're using a lighter sink.Installation was a breeze once I had the correct type of flange. Like some others have mentioned, I would recommend installing an outlet under your sink if you were considering rewiring the disposal with an existing connection. Installing an outlet will be easier than replacing the existing cord and will also simplify future replacements/upgrades. Finally, an outlet and box costs less than one dollar, so it's really a no-brainer.In conclusion, I would not hesitate to buy a Waste King again, but I'm pretty confident that I won't even have to for a long time. If you need a new disposer, Waste King is the way to go; just make sure you get the right kind of flange if you don't want to use the stock one.

If you are desperately looking for a new garbage disposal for a DIY installation, do yourself a favor and try this one out! I am not a professional plumber but I could set this up myself.. not without any trouble though. It wasn't this garbage disposal that was giving me the trouble, it was removing the old unit that took me longer than expected. I had a common 3 bolt type disposal and taking it out had me use more force than I anticipated. But eventually I could take it out with the help of the two screwdrivers and a piler. Be careful not to damage your pipes and kitchen sink when you remove your old unit. Be sure to disconnect the pipes first before twisting your old unit out or you could end up damaging the pipes before the installation even begins.Anyway, back to the product review, the instructions were clear, and it fits perfectly into the kitchen sink. It's compact and much thinner than my old unit. The quietness of this machine is impressive, it is so much quieter compared to my old unit. I was provided with all the tools I needed except for one, which is plumber putty, you will need to purchase that to seal the gap between the sink and the disposal to prevent water leaks. You can follow the instructions manual it provided but I would recommend watching the video on YouTube "How to replace a garbage disposal by LRN2DIY" He uses exactly the same brand but just different HP, but instructions are pretty much the same.Highly recommended! If a first time like me can do it, you can too!

I subtracted 1 star because of 2 minor inconvieniences, I think both related to the EZ-Mount thing. #1 was the paper thin rubber gasket which is suppose to deal the sink. The very second I saw this flimsy donut, I got worried. There's just not enough rubber to squeeze into any imperfections to achieve a deal. Making it twice as thick and more squishy would work. But not having plumbers putty for Plan B (actually suggested in the instructions, so maybe Waste King doesn't have faith in this rubber either), I went ahead with the EZ way. After proper tightening, I noticed instructions suggested filling sink at this point for a leak check. Sure enough, my initial fear was correct. The thin rubber just isn't enough for anything but a 100% perfect sink and install. It leaked enough to be a problem. So take it back apart and headed to store for putty. If you buy this, just buy a tube on the same order and chunk the rubber before you even try it. After doing Plan B, it doesn't leak a drop. #2 problem is the final twisting of unit to sink. I did use Vaseline as suggested but STILL had to hammer on the lugs much harder than I liked to finally get it seated properly. Good thing is this super tight fitting almost guaranteed a leakproof mount. Bad thing is that I was afraid I was going to bust the ring, which seems to be light aluminum.Other than these 2 issues, it seems like a great product. There is no vibration and it's quiet on soft foods. It does knock a little if you drop in, say, an old rock hard dog biscuit like I did just for a test. But it powered right through it, again without vibration.This is NOT a super easy install. A couple steps, such as the other bigger rubber seal is irritating, because you have to hold up 2 pieces at the same time, working 1 of them into a slot. The sink part is super easy, but use putty as stated above. The final mounting, also stated above, is scarey. The plumbing is easy and basic if you've ever done even a slight amount before.Bottom line ... I would buy this exact model again, adding an order of plumbers putty. But if the prices were similar, I might go with the non-EZ type mount if that type did away with the hammering on the ring.

Bought this to replace a smaller one. So far it's quiet, plenty powerful, easy to install and seems to be well built.