New Frigidaire Disposal

[sudsmaster]

PS: The Titan has a strong (1.25 HP) induction motor, stainless blades, and corrosion resistant basket (mostly stainless), and it CAN handle large bones but cautions that these will take a long time to grind into powder, that's all.

 

Also, as I said, I have owned the Titan/American Standard disposer for at least 10 years with no problems. It is reliable and quiet.

 

I wouldn't touch a Badger with a 10 foot pole.

 

 

 

 

 

[bradfordwhite]

American Standard

The American Standard Model ASD-1250 food disposer. With free shipping, that's not bad. It has good reviews and good sound insulation too.

It says free shipping but if not, Amazon Prime days are coming up.

I don't know that it makes a difference and American Standard is owned by a Japanese syndicate out of Tokyo called Lixel Group.

https://www.amazon.com/American-Standard-10-US-ASD-1250-Protection-Processor/dp/B09DTKQJBN/ref=asc_df_B09DTKQJBN/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=533527475737&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4345485145867496140&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&

 

[rp2813]

Thanks Tom,

 

The Contractor 333 seems to be a popular item.  I found a grand total of one available through the Ferguson outlets in Los Angeles, which is where my sister lives.  Fortunately the one I found is close to her.  I think the price is a good compromise compared to the more costly Evolution models.  If she's interested, I advised her to order/purchase it on line ASAP (before they open again on 7/5) and opt for in-store pick-up.

 

 

 

[bradfordwhite]

That ISE

is a quality choice too and also available from Amazon with free delivery.

Though, it is nearly twice the price but with almost HALF the power of the Amer. Standard mdl.

 

[bradfordwhite]

VS

Amer Standard stats

 

[sudsmaster]

Here's a guide from Insinkerator about how to use a disposer (it's for the 333 Contractor).

 

Please note that it says "small bones" only.

 

What food can I grind?

support.insinkerator.com

 

[gansky1]

 

 

The great disposer debate...

 

Ralph, I use my disposer much like what you've described your sister's usage is.  

 

When my just-out-of-warranty 3.25 year old ISE Badger (with SS grind components) started leaking, I shopped all of the ISE/Moen/Cheap-China models out there.  Intending to buy an an ISE Evolution TOL - $440 MSRP, I was floating around Amazon one night and stumbled upon this Waste Maid unit for $44.  I won't bother to tout its scant-few features and stats, suffice it to say it was an impulse of "lets try this for fun" and here it is.  I've had it for nearly a year now and so far, it hasn't failed.  It's quieter than some of the others I've heard from this multi-branded make so I guess that's a plus though it doesn't run for long periods so I don't care much either way.  

 

For ~10% of the price of the TOL Evolution ISE (I have no doubt is still the superior product in many ways) I'm satisfied for now and will keep my expectations commensurate with my investment.  Amazon Prime Days are coming up soon...

 

[48bencix]

BPI bags

Does anyone use BPI certified bags for their kitchen waste? Some communities allow these bags to be used in your kitchen for compostable waste and can be thrown into the Organics Can.

https://www.amazon.com/superbio-EN13432-Handle-tie-Compostable-Certified/dp/B08YY4SD8B/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=Biodegradable+Trash+Bags&qid=1656945377&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyUzdEWk5WTFczMkRUJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTY5Mjk4MktHQzB

 

[rp2813]

Thanks for that info Greg.  I did see that make on Costco's site.  I'll be discussing options with her later today.

 

I wonder why they went with "Maid" rather than "Queen."

 

[nmassman44]

I have an ISE Evolution Compact pig that is very quiet and does the job. I never have an issue with aroma coming from said pig. My dishwasher drains right into it and every so often I use those Disposer Care packets that foam like mad to scour the insides out. The only thing that I will have to say that I do run thru the dishwasher from time to time is the sound baffle at the entrance to the pig...I just pull it out and pop it in the dishwasher to get rid of anything that clings to it. Or I wash it by hand.
This ISE disposer has not had any issues whatsoever and gets rid of everything I throw at it...and yes I put bones down. The only thing I dont is corn husks...but other than that never an issue and I think we paid less than $200 for it at Lowes.
The house in Mass we had a Waste King Gourmet that lasted us for about 15 years until the top separated from the sink flange ...what a mess that was. That was replaced by a Moen disposer and that was kinda slow compared to the Waste King, but it did the job. I think I paid about $130 for it at Home Depot.

 

[whitewhiskers]

re: reply# 2

> I would have her get another ISE, but get one with SS grinding components,
> usually you will find these at around $150 or so price level.

Perhaps this ISE at Lowes is what combo52 refers.

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www.lowes.com

 

[rp2813]

Gary, thanks for that information on the Lowe's model.  I'm pretty sure she's dead set against any of ISE's Badger models though, even though that particular Badger may be an outlier.   Good to know for future reference though, since I have a Badger that was here when we bought the place in 2018 (I hardly ever use it because memories of having to crawl under the 1925 family home to snake the sanitary line which wasn't disposer-friendly still haunt me).

 

She went after the one remaining 333 at the Glendale Ferguson near her early this morning and it was already gone.  She's checking stock at Pasadena and San Gabriel now.  She had considered eliminating a disposer entirely but her plumbing guy told her it would cost just as much to rework the drains, so replacement remains the path forward. 

 

I really wish I had removed the Maytag FC-5 we put in when we remodeled our previous, previous kitchen in 1990.  I'm sure it would still be operating quietly and taking anything we threw into it.  I saw a used one at Urban Ore a few years ago and should have grabbed it.

 

[volsboy1]

I agree with John, I don't have any problems with build up or smell  but I use very high end disposers.

I have more disposers than anybody else in here.
If she wants a good one and it kills me to say this really but Hissun disposals are really pretty good

for a good price. They have Fixed and Swing hammers and under-cutters so you don't clog as much

unlike the terrible Badger anything which is garbage.

There 159 bucks on Amazon 3/4 HP I was shocked Ise has a competitor.

 

 

[rp2813]

ISE 333 It Is --

Ferguson in Pasadena has three 333's in stock, so she's buzzing right over to get one.

 

Thanks to all for the input, with special thanks going to Tom for the tip on the 333 model.

 

 

 

[circlew]

You're very welcome, Ralph. Hope it serves her well.

 

[rp2813]

It's In

Here's a picture of it:

 

[daveamkrayoguy]

The first garbage disposal I remember in the house I grew up in was some orange one, oosibkh an InSinkErator, replaced by an off-white one which clearly was an ISE, so me being away from there lost count of all those new ones replacing one after another until a Badger pretty much like what we have here is now in its place...

Of which we'd gone from a Whirlpool branded one which quit working to a Badger which a day ago just gave up the ghost...

Left now to find someone who can quickly install a new one of which I'm thinking an appliance repair/service--a friend of mine who'd put in that one and rerouted and redid some of the plumbing under our sink is not as able or available as on that one day, a mere few years ago...

-- Dave

 

[volsboy1]

I have  a great disposer , I have a 1988 WASTE KING SS5000 it has under-cutters,cast grind ring , center ripper..

140 bucks and I will cover shipping .... / Ask around I have sold many disposers in here..

Trust me you cant go wrong with this machine....

[this post was last edited: 8/11/2022-23:46]

 

[askolover]

one of these from dollar tree works wonders for cleaning the inside of a disposal.  A little Comet sprinkled on the brush, shove it in and scrub away.  I've been doing this for years and no problems.  When the brush is pulled back out, it scrubs the back side of the baffles.

 

[kb0nes]

I've never got less then 10-12 years from a SS ISE model. They are more expensive initially than Badger but SO much cheaper long term. I can't fathom replacing a Badger with another one, perhaps that was the yet another disadvantage of having a home warranty.

Disposers are a wonderful asset to a kitchen, can't imagine not having one. They are a bit of a pain to deal with when they fail though so it is wise to not to buy junk. Most important advice is if the rubber splash guard isn't removable, don't even consider that model.