Waste King L-1001 Garbage Disposal

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.

Very good product, I have no issues other than the rubber insert needed to be cut to allow food to go down easier. Instal was easy.

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.

I have bought two of these 1/2HP disposal units. One in 2015 which is still going strong. When my dad's disposal broke decided to purchase another unit for his kitchen. It's an easy replaceent. The instructions are easy but kind of detailed so you have to pay attention. My eleven year old model works great still so I guess its durable. My one question about these units is there is usually a manual hex underneath to manually turn the blades (if stuck), I don't see one on these units, fortunately I have not had to need them.

Waste King L-1001 Legend Series 1/2 HP Continuous Feed Operation Waste Disposer This is a great product and I can highly recommend it. There are pros and cons like everything else: Pros: compact size, easy to install, ships with everything you'll need in the box, removable splash guard, reset button located in the front of unit, 3 prong power cord, 2 year warranty. Cons: Somewhat noise during operation, not a direct replacement to other brands mount assembly, does not have the wrench hole on the bottom in case it ever jams (will need to use a wood spoon or broom handle if ever happens). The box comes with everything you'll need to install it, including a rubber gasket for S.S. sinks. I found it very easy to install and I'm very satisfied with the final result. Initially I planned to buy a unit that I could re-use the mount assembly that is already installed on the sink but removing the old one and cleaning up was the part that took longer. Installing the new one was a breeze - no plumber putty needed if installing on S.S. sinks. The unit comes wired with a three prong power cord - you'll need an switched outlet under the sink and I recommend it. My house had a direct wire from the wall to the old disposer and I just installed a box with an outlet on it. It gives you peace of mind to unplug the disposer anytime you drop something inside it and need to get your hand there to remove the object. This unit will mount a bit higher than my old one under the sink so the discharge elbow pipe (included) will be about 2 inches high but it still fit with my old plumbing without any changes. THIS UNIT IS NOT SOUND INSULATED, THEREFORE THE SMALL SIZE. It is noisier than my old one with a low frequency rumble but I find the tradeoff between space saving under the sink and the 5 seconds noise acceptable. If you are worried about that look for the larger sound insulated units instead and you won't have any worries. This unit does not have that Allen wrench hole on the bottom in case it jams. The manual recommends to remove the splash guard - it slides right on and off - and use a broom handle to clear the jam. I found the removable splash guard a nice touch - it can look bad after a while and it is easy to order a $3 replacement and just slide it in. You can also easily remove it to fit your hand inside to pick something you dropped there. It also comes with a stopper included in the box. The mount assembly (the black part on the picture that connects to the sink) is made of hard plastic, however the part that is visible inside the sink has a S.S. top metal ring built in. It looks and feels of very good quality. The reset button is located in front of the unit, very easy to reach in case it ever pops out. The whole package comes in a box without any messy foam; an excellent English/Spanish/French paper manual included, 800 number in case of installation doubts and even on-line video of the installation on the manufacturer website. You may or may not use it with a dishwasher, just remove the plug if you want to install the dishwasher discharge hose. Overall, I'm satisfied and well recommend this unit to most households where sound during the operation is not an issue. Waste King L-1001 Legend Series 1/2 HP Continuous Feed Operation Waste Disposer

I purchased this to replace my old broken garbage disposal and was just looking for something cheap with good reviews. I didn't know much about this brand but I'm very satisfied with the quality. It's been an absolute workhorse with no issues at all. It is a bit loud, but it's so powerful, it just chews through everything that goes through it. This disposal is also more compact so it fits easily in many cabinet sizes. So if you're looking for a replacement garbage disposal or even looking to upgrade, Waste King has worked out great for me.

I purchased and installed this new Waste King 1/2hp disposal after removing a 25 year old Waste King 1/3hp disposal. It made it easier as plumbing lined up and height was same under my cabinet. I followed directions closely and watched online video. Only recommendation, be sure the rubber cushion mount is seated into the groove correctly. I used support to hold up disposal and had adequate lighting and tools. I am a 79 year old female and took on the challenge. Figured if I failed I would then call a plumber. Disposal was about 8 pounds so not too heavy for me. First time I ever installed a disposal. Took me about 90 minutes as I worked slowly and double checked everything. All works perfectly, no leaks, no wiring involved as cord is already attached. Like this disposal very much because if I dropped something into it, it has a wide enough opening for my hand to fit to retrieve object, whereas, other makers have smaller openings. Also, was able to complete installation more easily because my cabinet had easy access whereas I was not having to lay on my back to install. Thank you

They went out of their way to make removing the power cord and hardwiring this beast as difficult as they possibly could. First, the wire nuts are crimped so that you can't simply unscrew them like you can on every other brand. So now you have to cut and strip the wire, which is fine except they make no mention of needing wire strippers in the directions. Speaking of directions, there basically are none for hardwiring. The only thing it does say is either sarcastic or meant to mock you: "pull out the existing power cord and connect the hardwired power". That's it. That's all you get. And what's worse is that removing the existing power cord is so difficult that you're probably going to damage the unit if you try. Check YouTube and you'll find video after video of plumbers remarking at how insanely difficult it is to remove the power cord. Honestly, the installation experience is so bad for hardwired setups that you shouldn't even attempt it in the normal way. I did it successfully and I still regret it. Here are some much less hazardous alternatives: 1. Just splice the wire somewhere along the line. Use the existing cord and just cut it anywhere and wire it up to your power line. 2. Install an outlet at the end of your power line. This is the right way to do things anyhow. Besides, a j-box and faceplate won't set you back more than $10 and now you have a real outlet that will make installing that air switch or RO setup or whatever you want later on so much easier. 3. Buy solar panels, batteries, and power distribution unit and plug into that. Now you can run you disposal for free and it's still easier than trying to remove that god-forsaken power cord! 😉 But other than that, the rest of the install is pretty easy except it's weird that they don't just use the standard 3-screw mount like everyone else, thus forcing you to change every single component. The other thing to look out for if you have a straight horizontal drain pipe coming from the disposal to the main drain line (above the U-trap) is that this disposal is probably slightly narrower than the one you're replacing, so you might find yourself about 1/4" too short to reconnect the pipe. And good luck finding a replacement pipe with that flange on the end like the one you have. Those are apparently only sold with disposals and this one doesn't include a straight pipe (it does include a 90-degree pipe). And good luck finding that pipe size too. It's 1 1/8" for some sadistic reason. What I ended up doing was taking a 2" length of 3/4" PVC, which happens to fit perfectly inside the abomination-sized PVC. Cut the existing pipe about halfway, insert the 3/4", fit the pipe, then cover and seal the gap with JB Weld putty. You could also use a waterproof adhesive caulk or PVC glue, but I liked the way the putty fills the gap completely. If I could be bothered to paint it, no one would ever know the pipe had been monkeyed with at all. Note that it would be better to use a PVC coupler in order to avoid narrowing the pipe internally and creating what is likely to be a clog hazard at some point in the future. But I couldn't find one at Home Depot that fit this crazy pipe size. You'll probably have to go to a specialty plumbing supply place to get one. And I know you probably have the same situation going on because the included 90-degree pipe is the same crazy size. And woe unto you if you try to change it. You'll end up having to replumb the entire sink and then you'll still need to find an adapter that likely doesn't exist to connect into the pipe in the wall. Hope that helps walk you through everything I know of that can go wrong.

Item is very well packaged and appears good, however I had to return it as it doesn’t fit my needs. Return process was very smooth and pleasant

This "garbage disposal" works well as an apple masher. There are many examples of using them for this purpose on the internet; I chose this one because it looked simple to mount and use, and was inexpensive. Perhaps the best feature of it is that it hasn't over-heated and shut itself off. It just keeps running although I am feeding apples continuously into it. It mounted easily, and I have the discharge pipe feeding into a larger piece of new PVC pipe to the bucket below. It is vibration-free, and easy and efficient to use. It uses a standard 3-prong 120V electrical connection. The first picture is of the basic set-up, while the second picture shows the full set-up, complete with mash. (The plastic knife acts as a wedge to keep the PVC pipe in place. It is easy to clean - I just run water from a garden hose into it. The masher is easy to disassemble although the grinding surface cannot be taken off (remember, these things are not meant to be maintained by the user). I am thoroughly pleased with it for this purpose.

Dudo que haya uno mejor en este rango de precio (apenas arriba de los MXN$1,000). Otros modelos superiores y más caros de la misma marca ya traen aislamiento acústico, por lo que imaginé que quizá este sería un poco ruidoso. No es el caso. Obviamente un motor giratorio potente siempre hará un poco de ruido, pero si se instala correctamente, lo único que se percibe es vibración. El ruido depende un poco de lo que uno le vacíe para triturar, pero me parece que incluso cualquier licuadora hace mucho más ruido. Lo único adicional que se tuvo que hacer es que en mi caso particular no había una toma de corriente lo suficientemente cercana, y se tuvo que hacer una instalación completa y bien hecha de dicha toma de energía. De ahí en fuera, todo fue fácil y lo más recomendable es considerar su tamaño antes de instalar. En realidad es pequeño, sobre todo comparado a otros trituradores, pero un triturador siempre ocupará más espacio que el simple céspol de desagüe. MUY, muy recomendable instalarle un Kit de interruptor de aire, como el de marca Cleesink, para que sea más fácil encenderlo y apagarlo con la seguridad de que no habrá energía eléctrica ni siquiera cerca de las manos mojadas. Marca y modelo totalmente recomendables 👍🏻

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Item -waste king garbage disposal came in cracked. Smoke everywhere on first use. Item was delivered on June 29th and return was closed on July 1st. Only ONE DAY GIVEN FOR RETURN. Tried for return several times. NO USE. They say return day is passed, keeping repeating same. It’s a 23,000 rupees item. Practically told me to throw away this and get a new one. GREAT SERVICE AMAZON !!!