The BEST Garbage Disposal Money Can BUY

[@robertlitman2661]

Two Insinkerator "pro" tips: 1) If you spent the time to clock the drain ring so it looks right in the sink, did you spend the time to apply the serial number label? The model/serial label on these is split in two parts. They understand that the machine may not be installed with it oriented facing forward, so they expect you to rip off half of the label and apply it to the front after it's mounted. Years later, when the customer is calling for warranty support, they'll thank you for not having to use a mirror to find the serial number! 2) The mounting lock ring clicks when it is fully installed! It takes a lot of force to get it to click, so I've seen a lot of these improperly mounted. Anyway, the lock ring has loop holes in it that fit a 1/4" rod perfectly. That's the diameter of a normal #2 phillips driver. Stick your screwdriver into the loop, and you've got a perfect handle to turn the lock ring home.

[@fixerupperer]

I Usually use the disposer wrench for tightening. Thanks for the serial number tip

[@robertlitman2661]

@@fixerupperer The wrench fits well too, and the angle on it can help in tight places. Just don't be one of those guys who thinks you need gigantic channellocks for the lock ring. ;)

[@RiskyJaritos]

Not going to lie just bought a house and because of this channel I can do basic work on my plumbing

[@fectrol]

Congrats on the new property.

[@deathisonlythebegining6047]

I'm a plumbing contractor as well sir, the best disposer is my 13 year old son.

[@travelinghermit]

Yeah, but what's the warranty like? He's gonna wear out and start leaking at some point. Also, do we call you for warranty service if he begins acting up?

[@MalcolmVanAtta]

I came home from work the other day to a busted garbage disposal and a sink full of water. I did not plan on replacing the disposal even though it was loud and annoying. I purchased this very model that you are showing and I am SO happy with it. So quiet, and I didn't realize it turned with a counter-rotation until your video, missed that feature. A 9-year warranty is a great selling feature not just as a homeowner but I a plumber was coming to fix this for me and explained the warranty benefit that would easily upsell me.

[@unanimous4429]

2:17 I wish I worked with more Plumbers with this much pride👏👏👏. It takes 5 more seconds, but IT is those details that make a difference

[@bobwallace166]

I replaced the one that was in our home when we moved in to the 3/4 horsepower insinkerator. Can’t beat these disposals and ease of installation. Money well spent.

[@DSW-kt1fp]

3/4 inch hores powerr

[@madmonkey8141]

3/4 “inch” horsepower 😘 😂

[@randol160]

I just caught that too! HAHA!

[@DuramaxL5P]

That threw me off as well.

[@andrewengland971]

Love it.

[@tomjeffries58]

Real plumbers can't help adding that . Give him a break.

[@hedonisticzen]

That's why he's a plumber and not a mechanic 😆

[@Ravaholix]

This is great our disposal gave out like a week ago and we need a replacement bad! Thing has been leaking and i cant stand having a sink that does not work. Was gonna just get what i can afford but if this solves my problems and with the know how thanks to this video how good it is, I rather aim for this to stop any future problems and have it be reliable and easy. Thanks!

[@joshuakallenberger915]

I installed the pneumatic switch in an old house I lived it, that did not not previously have a disposal. Depending on your water quality, after time, you may have to disassemble and clean the plunger/ button if it gets wet. I had my disposal stick in the on position because of build up under the button. Cleaned it and worked fine again. Just an FYI.

[@compactc9]

And yes, I’ve used the broom stick before. And it worked!

[@SemaphorFur]

Just moved into our new house and I noticed the Insinkerator disposal and, not knowing how good it is, I gave it a try and thought "damn this seems pretty solid". Little did I know, this video taught me the old owners had great taste in equipment.

[@1988Dodge]

1:41 “three quarter inch horsepower” Had me dead ☠️😂

[@christiansmyth1466]

It's the new way of measuring torque!

[@jamwheeler]

i live in texas and when the power was out and we where doing dishes i put a hex bit in my cordless and used that to run the disposal when we needed it lol

[@LumenChaser]

Haha that’s a great idea, not sure how that could effect the motor but I digress

[@michaelshue3770]

I have the same disposal installed in my parent's house. The problem with the quietness of the motor is my parents due to their age can't hear it running :). so, I have caught them letting it run for hours :).

[@gigamac2486]

dang sounds like you need a lighted switch

[@milesharlan1]

Roger..Great video!! My father in-law dropped a small screw in garbage disposal..I could not get it out..I had to replace Disposal. Keep up the good work!!

[@chrisc6874]

I have the Excel 2. It's stainless steel color. That thing is a monster. I put everything in there that you can't in others(spaghetti, celery, bones, etc). I just bought a new sink and did a remodel so I have a 1 drain sink now. Everything goes through it. Idk if that's better or worse. But, I clean it a often by taking the rubber out of the drain and sometime using bashing soda and vinegar. Never smells. It was close to$300 if I remember correctly. It's about 15 years old. But it was well worth it!

[@jamesrecknor6752]

Great advise for us installers

[@carolynjackson785]

I buy from Barnett Premier disposals. Cost $60-$70 for 1/3 or 1/2 hp . The insinkirators are $100 or more at Fergies

[@MikeL-FL]

My plunger doesn’t have a wood handle. I only use the Korky beehive plunger, and it has a plastic T handle. Best plunger ever. I’ve never had the disposal clog anyway. We have a single sink, so all the water and soap runs through it. Keeps it clean and loose.

[@ricoludovici2825]

NO apartment complex disposals have a hex wrench in the kitchen any more. In my experience, the maintenance people will have an 18" piece of broom or plunger handle on the cart. This is the standard tool to get the disposal going again. Guy I knew used it so often that it had a rut around it exactly at the depth of the impeller. Worst for jamming a disposal in the Upper Midwest: watermelon seeds. They bind up between the lugs and the screen. I suppose bones can be worse, but you can actually SEE them looking down into the chamber.

[@styloroc2000]

I upgraded to a WasteKing L-8000 -- it's incredible.

[@arisacharya4895]

I have always used waste king disposers with their ez mount system their phone support is awesome and warranty is great

[@ForgottenBridge]

There are times I do a tear out and the customer wants to save their old disposal...I can understand if it's new (actually I saw one on a recent job that was kinda new still) but like, please, don't save a disposal if you don't know how old it is. Cannot stress this enough.

[@nikaiwolf]

Totally have used something to spin the disposable to unjam it. This was while I lived at a cheap apartment with a I think 1/4hp motor. Next time I will use a wood handle of some sort next time im in this situation.

[@peterk.6173]

Fixed my issue had a jam no idea what it was but i used a wooden spoon turned it once or twice and it fixed my issue.

[@RogerWakefield]

Wooden spoons are a great multi tool😂

[@bestkamil7078]

lol that deep breath at 6:38

[@MFCSteele]

I had a heart attack

[@jesuslovesyou5819]

😆😂😂😆😂😆😂😆 TRUE

[@Shannon_Vlogs]

We got an Insinkerator when we upgraded our kitchen. It’s great

[@AndrewKidd14145]

Believe it or not me and my grandpa did some welding work in one of the Ferguson facilities in south florida. Nice company and usually have anything plumbing in stock.

[@philhazel4810]

Done the plunger stir! Getting an Insinkerator!

[@sparkplug1018]

When I put a new sink in I figured might as well get a new disposal too, saw the 1HP model on the shelf and figured, well go big or go home.

[@AverageReviewsYT]

Was it the 1 inch hp?

[@DJLuDog3]

Back in 2013 my parents re did there kitchen I was the lead maintenance guy for a company so I got them one of these for dealer price and they just sold the house and it was still there and going strong! I will so buy one of these guys when I get my own place.

[@ttinnovations3310]

Thank you for making the video, I just purchased one for my mom.

[@RogerWakefield]

Wonderful! Hope she likes it as much as I do

[@orutakawatenga8820]

Homeowner/resident fix it here, until I located my disposer's de-jam tool I would use the largest Allen wrench that would fit in the sot and gain purchase to de-jam mine.

[@chaplint70]

My insinkerator has never clogged. I've put countless potato peels down it... and egg shells... and even an entire pineapple husk.

[@777triathlete]

Just had a Pro 750 installed this morning. Came to KZbin to make sure I got a good one. Sounds like I did!

[@unknownunknown-us5ml]

American standard from Costco 1.25 hp $79. 12yr warranty. Have you used these?

[@brendanberry7403]

Thought you were going to run it for a moment....so exactly how quiet is it?

[@conaxliu9677]

Thanks for the video! I'm actually wondering if I can use an insinkerator without installing the air switch, as we already have a wall power switch.

[@kudrzyk]

Europe here, concept off flushing down grinded rubbish downthe drain is odd to me.

[@ffortissimo]

It's even forbidden over here. Garbage goes in to the garbage bins. Seperated even.

[@mattmcc7930]

I'm an American and a plumber. The nastiest drains I deal with are kitchen sink drains. That ground up food turns into black sludge. I've replaced my disposal in my house with the basket strainers that have the removable basket and it's so much better.

[@jpmonin7429]

I just swapped a insinkerator 3/4 hp with the same make and model. The old one seized up. Man did the new one hum. It was an elderly friend of mine. I only charged 40 bucks and some pizza. Literally just got back and turned on ur channel and ur talking about the exact thing. What are the odds

[@heroknaderi]

Great Job Sir. I enjoyed it. This is Great advice.

[@ArronThePlumber]

That pro 750 is my go to when a customer needs a new disposal. I hate the badger. I only install them of the customer is insisting on a “cheaper option”

[@highlymedicated5936]

Plunger handle is the best tip if you don't have the wrench that came with it. But, it is really good to leave the wrench.

[@HungryH1951]

The JamBuster Wrenchette is so handy. I keep two in the kitchen drawer. Amazon $6.

[@SeanBaker]

Insinkerator in the house!

[@AlexanderJRivera1997]

I am the one who cleans up our kitchen every night for the past 7 years and our disposal has been in our home as long as I can remember and only once it jammed due to a small spoon. The one we have came with a 5 year warranty and once it leaked so a plumber came out took it out and apart and couldn't find the cause of the leak so they put it back together and it worked slightly better and a tad bit quieter dont know how but it did and our family doesn't care about volume of the disposal

[@kickassv8]

I know this is 2 years old, but what’s your opinion of the Insinkerator Evolution Excel? The 750 is 3/4 hp, is there an advantage to upgrade to the 1 hp or is that overkill?

[@Dirty_Bear22]

Evolution excel is a significantly better unit. It’s the only unit on the residential market that still has a Capacitor start motor, and a under-cutting grind stage. Do you need the extra performance? I don’t know… As someone who works with appliances I know most most designs since the 1970s or so. Own a fair bit of them as well. Very high end residential units essentially priced the shelves out of the market. Features like cast components have been replaced with stamped steel, and grind designs were simplified…

[@jasonpowell7704]

Roger, are garbage disposals safe for septic tank systems?

[@MaMa-qh4dy]

I installed one and purposely NEVER use it. Unless you want to be pumping-out your septic on a regular basis according to how much you use your disposal. When the house is sold, people are always looking for a disposal. That is the reason I have one.

[@compactc9]

Yes, they are safe.

[@chedisLoL]

@@MaMa-qh4dy Dunno what youre talking about. I use my garbage disposal just fine for about a decade without issues with my septic system. Bet your septic system is old? I dunno how a disposal makes a septic system have issues when you rarely have food in your sink; and small pieces of food in a pipe makes it easier to deal with. So maybe youre a little over doing it a bit.

[@kenbrown2808]

you will have to pump out your tank more frequently, even if you get a model with a "septic safe" enzyme bottle. really, wastewater treatment plants aren't fond of them, either, but they have ways to clean out the sludge.

[@jpmonin7429]

Sure you could. But would any plumber recommend it, no not I nor any plumber i know. As Ma Ma said it's a good selling point for a house but in practically no.

[@brunoragazinski]

The Ferguson. Al Bundy approved.

[@GoogleUser-xr2hr]

My Dad always taught me to keep things simple. It's a garbage disposal. Most basic big box store ones will last 15+ years. No need to over complicate things.

[@jimwainwright5725]

the 333 SS was the best mine is 25 years old and still works great I dont feel good about using that rubber fitting to attach the 90

[@gregorysampson8759]

It's a bear to get it to lock. I got the 1 hp. Very quiet. Air switch to receptacle and power cord to disposal

[@KevinBenecke]

That model also can take small chicken bones as well. I have that model in my sink. I have never had a jam. What do you think of the 1HP model? Or is that overkill?

[@chrisc6874]

I put everything down mine edible) cause I have low volume garbage service. So, I don't throw anything out except stuff that cant be recycled or put in the gar.dis.

[@nicolem9804]

Thank you

[@specialopsdave]

I have an insinkerator so old that it has become reasonably loud from wear, but still works perfectly.

[@lindatesluk2479]

How do you free up the impellers which are not sliding back and forth?

[@davidperry4013]

I love Insinkerator.

[@RogerWakefield]

They have some great products

[@mattp4079]

The bottoms rust out before the motor dies, usually at the 5-6 year mark, unless its stainless.

[@bobwallace166]

Can also be used as a wood chipper in a pinch!!

[@bearallen852]

A cheap set of Allen wrench’s also work if you don’t have a fancy garbage disposal jam tool.

[@chrisc6874]

I've never used that tool in 15 years and I put bones in mine(little chicken wing), not giant turkey legs

[@grumpyshorts1056]

Do you have a link... Ferguson (I'm looking now) does not show Pro 750?

[@lindasampson7363]

Hey Billy Bob! Whats a "three quarter inch horse power"?

[@rtta51]

The only brand I will install. Be careful recommending the super quiet one. So quiet that some people will forget they're running. Overheats and shuts down.

[@chrisc6874]

Lol. I just commented that. Only happened once. I've had it 15 years and it still grinds up everything nice and quiet

[@joaquinsuarez6090]

What brand and model is it and price in 2023?

[@jimwainwright5725]

so how many good supply stores did fery takeover in your area that switch is good if you have a hot water dispenser on your sink

[@adamlambert5495]

Nice vid man!

[@DILIPPATEL-dipronellc]

Thanks!

[@RogerWakefield]

You bet! Thanks so much

[@kenbrown2808]

the best feature of the air switch is it is a flip flop controller, so if the electrician was a cheapskate and didn't provide an instahot circuit, you can add an instahot to the other side of the air switch, and they won't both try to run at once - so it won't trip the breaker.

[@travisk5589]

Lowes has a "Special" model build for them. Its got stainless steel blades, more horsepower, and a sound wrap thing. Give a hard pass on the little 1/3rd hp badger. You want a minimum of 1/2 horsepower.

[@jamwheeler]

definitely used the broom trick in the past lol

[@aunabreslingaming3279]

Roger have you seen and/or replaced any that did have odd shredder designs e,g short proximity turntables, rind flippers/ v blades etc? And when were all these more common from your experience? Have you ever seen one with a dual shredder? Like a planetry gearset /dual motor or anything similar? Or have they all been like the new industrial ones and not far off from that, with meatier teeth on them?

[@Dirty_Bear22]

Short proximity turn tables? Are you referring to the distance between the flywheel and the throat opening? Plenty of units had, and some still do have rind flippers. Only disposal I know having V blender type blade was the wasteking units from around 1970. The features were more common in the mid 1900s, they were cut away on many units due to cost. No unit ever used a gearbox or dual motor. Could be done, but not really practical due to cost. Not sure what you would define a dual shredder as. The higher duty a disposal is expected to perform, the better built the grind chamber, motor, housing is made.

[@aunabreslingaming3279]

​​​@@Dirty_Bear22 like half width I love reading this Waste king universal/SS hush lineup

[@123mjolie]

Roger you are the Best!😎

[@Black_Jesus3005]

What up Roger!!!

[@rubenpantoja9674]

Yes I have

[@slipknot2k4]

My garbage disposal like to jam on me if I rarely use it since I use paper plates but again I live in an apartment it must be a cheap one. I’m thinking about upgrading or leave it alone

[@angelamiller1968]

How do you feel about Moen disposals

[@sevenpaulperalta929]

Is that a Tag Heuer F1? I have several Tags and other notable brands.

[@Harloha]

I just walked a customer through un-jamming her disposal on the phone the other day. Took 2 minutes, saved her a $125 trip charge, and she was stoked.

[@robertoalvelais528]

I've used a wooden broom handle instead of a plunger to unjam the disposal.

[@dukelongnut1209]

Random question but does anyone know freezing lines to make repairs using a cold-shot freeze kit

[@jpmonin7429]

I don't like freezing lines. I've seen it go bad. It depends on where it's at and the size of the pipe. And u have to get the water to stop flowing or it will not freeze.

[@jacobkindsvatter4055]

Fergusson is alright, be alot nicer if they didnt keep screwing up my orders and getting me in trouble

[@deathisonlythebegining6047]

I feel you on that.

[@CMDRSweeper]

It is all because of the old 11 foot 8 bridge that was raised... They keep shredding the roof and destroying all those Ferguson trucks... You may have to find a different supplier... Video in question: "HVAC truck comes in hot and gets stopped cold at the 11foot8+8 bridge"

[@StoneysWorkshop]

I placed a web order after seeing the ad here and it took over a month to get the product and no less than 3 phone calls. The local office did not place the order when I did online. Fascinating system- that doesn’t work.

[@lHakariil]

Hello I love watching your plumber video idk why they are so satisfying

[@neshiaj5951]

Can a garbage disposal be installed inside a manufactured home?

[@mattmcc7930]

As a plumber for over 20 years, the best thing I ever did was get rid of the disposal in my house. I use two basket strainers with removable baskets that won't let anything bigger then a large grain of sand through. Lift it out and dump it in the trash when needed. Silent. No jams. No losing small objects. Easy to clean and doesn't get stinky. No mateinance. Cheap! I'll never go back.

[@engrpiman]

I do that and have a disposal. I don't think the disposal does much work😎

[@elevatorproductionsbymaxpassa]

Smart choice!!! You can always compost your food scraps.

[@cybernessful]

That's a total BS.

[@pyxkoxd]

I have a question why is there 2 buttons like the thing you flush with but not just one

[@richardwuttunee9355]

Hey Roger , how are you ? What model is this , I’m looking for one up in Saskatchewan Canada here now

[@richardwuttunee9355]

@@its_Eisen he’ll yeah , who doesn’t know Douggie here in Saskatoon lmao , but yeah he’s a famous dude who basically lives on the trap line ..

[@terminalvelocityrunner2202]

We just got a new garbage disposal the other week, I wish we’d known how to install the dang thing without help, because it took a good fifteen something minutes of my mom and I switching places to hold it up, stick our head behind the pipes, and it was just not fun at all...

[@MikeWolf-427]

I upgraded to the big Insinkerator after my old disposal started leaking. Now my sink drains really slow. Sometimes with plain liquids, it helps if I move the rubber open a little and turn on the Disposal but if there's soapy water or food it won't drain very fast. It was instant, it drained fine with the old one and 15 minutes later it drains slow with the new one. ..the Dish washer plug is removed. Can anyone help?

[@jery2847]

alright my disposal was just plugged, I only had to watch 6 min, thanks for saving me some time and money

[@RogerWakefield]

Glad it was easy!

[@tomjeffries58]

I used pneumatic switches (air switches) in spas 45 years ago.

[@johnnycang]

All this sounds great. But most of the time all anyone cares about is who can fix it cheaper. Even when you lay out the advantages and long term savings.

[@chrisc6874]

They don't need fixing mine is 15 years old. One time I left it on(cause they are so quiet) and it overheated. But I just had to hit the red reset switch and it was good as new

[@hectorrivera4347]

I don't found it, What is name and model Thank you

[@305liveandlearn]

What's the model on that garbage disposal 🤔

[@Z-Ack]

I never understood why insinkerator doesnt sell the part that always rust out every time.. you gotta buy a new one every time unless you have a warranty..

[@mikemallen3453]

Love the content Rodger

[@tomlund9860]

The American standard from Costco is pretty good

[@notj5712]

what's an inch horsepower?

[@ScullyPop]

Roger is the best 🔥

[@joesnuffy1961]

I have done the broom because I didn’t have a hex key

[@jdsayshello1]

I like how he says piping... Pah-pin' 🙂

[@captaincanuck4576]

I didn't know there was any other brands