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(More customer reviews)I recently purchased one of these and am pleased with the power, capacity, versatility, and especially the quiet operation. However, the installation was more than i had anticipated.
Assuming that you are replacing another disposer that is more than a few years old, you should be prepared to replace much of the surrounding hardware including the dishwasher anti-siphon valve, hose, and clamps. This disposer does not come with a power cord and the instructions direct you to use the one from your old unit. In fact, you will probably need to buy a new cord made specifically for the ISE, especially if your old disposer is another make; ISE's have a special strain-relief clamp which will prevent the cord from being yanked out. While you're under the sink you may as well check for leaks, replace the contact paper and patch any drywall knocks that have happened over the years.
The real gotcha with the Evolution Series is that it's wider than most other models, which means that you'll probably need to cut and realign PVC drain pipes to make it fit. For me this involved 3-dimensional measurements, trigonometry, and second-guessing about why somebody before me installed drain pipe that way in the first place. The wider body of the Evolution also means you will have less under-sink storage space available, which might be the difference between keeping a trash container down there or not.
ISE also makes a lower-capacity Evolution model that is just as powerful and has dimensions more similar to their Badger line. If i had it to do again, i would have gotten the smaller one instead and hopefully avoided the PVC work. Still, this is a great disposer now that it's in place.
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InSinkErator Evolution Series DisposersEvolution Series Disposers feature patented MultiGrind and SoundSeal technologies, which means they grind more with less noise. The Evolution Excel Food Waste Disposer is the ultimate in performance--the top-of-the line Evolution Series product. It's perfect for those who enjoy the very best kitchen appliances, because it cuts noise levels by at least 60% over standard disposers and features three-stage grind technology that lets you grind almost any food waste, including celery, potato peels, chicken bones, and more.
Evolution Technology: Grind More, Hear LessFor the past eight decades, InSinkErator has built more than 100 million food waste disposers. Now the company has put everything it has learned into a line of disposers that sets dramatic new standards for performance. Evolution Series disposers feature innovative technologies--MultiGrind and SoundSeal--that address users' two most common requests: improved grinding ability and reduced noise.
'Evolutionary' Disposer is Easy to InstallDesigned with a 1.0-horsepower Dura-Drive Induction Motor, the Evolution Excel is truly 'evolutionary'--giving you the most horsepower of any food waste disposer on the market. An added bonus, the Evolution Excel's 40-ounce stainless steel grind chamber and grind component is built to handle more volume than other disposers.
The Evolution Excel food waste disposer is constructed with a stainless steel Quick Lock sink mount for easy installation. All InSinkErator food waste disposers are built with this feature, making replacement of older units a breeze--simply disconnect and replace your old disposer using the same sink mount.
Environmentally Friendly, Wallet-Friendly ChoiceThe Evolution Excel food waste disposer is a practical and environmentally responsible way to help reduce the 31 million tons of solid waste generated from food scraps in the U.S. each year.
Instead of throwing this food waste away, grinding it with the Evolution Excel sends it to your local municipal wastewater treatment plant, where it can be recycled to produce methane, a renewable source of power for the plant. Additionally, wastewater treatment plants can process food waste into biosolids to be used as fertilizer (check the plant in your area).
Food waste disposers average less than 50 cents a year in electricity to operate and account for less than one percent of ahousehold's total water consumption. In fact, the Evolution Excel features an average water usage of one gallon per person per day and an average electrical usage of three to four kilowatt hours per year, making it among the least expensive installed kitchen appliances.
We Come To You Parts and Labor WarrantyThe Evolution Excel is backed by an exclusive seven-year We Come to You In-Home Service Warranty. This warranty from InSinkErator includes free house calls (including parts and labor) for the entire warranty period.
What's in the BoxInSinkErator Evolution Excel Food Waste Disposer, Quick Lock Sink Mount, Quiet Collar Sink Baffle, Jam-Buster Wrench, Anti-Vibration Tailpipe Mount, Anti-Vibration Mount, Stainless Steel Sink Stopper, Spring Type Hose Clamp, and installation instructions.
