Garburator said 'Adios' yesterday!

[lanie]

My 'good friend' bit the dust yesterday - have to get a new one quick. The one that just died was an Emerson purchased in the US with a switch start - we had a Kitchen Aid with the thing you put in the sink to start - that one kept seizing - can anyone recommend a really good one or one that you have had no problems with - the current 'goodbye one' has been in about 7 years. Thanks!

Elaine http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

[funnybone]

We have an "Insinkerator Pro 333" - I just went and looked. It was recommended by our plumber and electrician when we built our house last year. We have not had any problems with it, and I do use it regularly. I have a switch close to the sink to turn it on and off with.
www.insinkerator.com (http://www.insinkerator.com)

[This message has been edited by funnybone (edited 04-17-2001).]

[Curleytop]

Originally posted by lanie:
My 'good friend' bit the dust yesterday - have to get a new one quick. The one that just died was an Emerson purchased in the US with a switch start - we had a Kitchen Aid with the thing you put in the sink to start - that one kept seizing - can anyone recommend a really good one or one that you have had no problems with - the current 'goodbye one' has been in about 7 years. Thanks!

Elaine http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

According to my plumber, the Insincarater (spelling?) lasts about 10 years. When I replaced mine 2 years ago, I went with the top of the line again. This model reverses action, goes one way, then turn it off and it will grind the other way. It never jams, but don't put in celery or bones!

[shoyski]

My company sells Insinkerator and the Pro333 is the top seller. My boss always recommends it for a small family.

[Jewel]

Chalk up another vote for the Insinkerator! My mother has another 'top brand' and she has to baby that thing, she really can't put much in it at all. Mine chews up everything from potato skins and whole carrot ends when I forget to put them in the compost pile! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/biggrin.gif Never even a hiccup! It's also about 6 years old!

[sneezles]

shoyski,
If your boss recommends that for a small family, what does he recommend for a large family? I have to buy one soon for my new kitchen...TIA for any advice.

[Beth]

Originally posted by sneezles:
shoyski,
If your boss recommends that for a small family, what does he recommend for a large family?

A herd of goats, perhaps? http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/wink.gif Sounds like we'll have to join this club when we get the new sink and countertops put in. When ever that happens. My next door neighbor is putting in a pool this summer, and I told DH I'd almost rather put the kitchen off a couple more years and see if we could strike a deal on two pools, especially since they are taking out part of our fence to dig it out, but DH says he's not going for that. Never thought I'd be bummed about getting the kitchen fixed up!

[Grace]

When I was doing research, I found that the size of the motor (hp) was more important than the brand. Most typical models are 1/4 to 1/2 hp motors. People I had asked recommended a 3/4 or even a 1 hp motor. I got a KitchenAid 3/4 hp, with the reversing blades, and the switch is on the wall next to the outlet. I love it, but again, I think it's the power of the motor that makes it good and heavy duty, as opposed to the manufacturer.

[shoyski]

Sneezles, our top seller for a larger family is the Pro77. I asked my boss and he said that's the one he has in his house. He said it's probably overkill for his family of three but it's quiet and he really likes it.

[sneezles]

shoyski
Thanks, I did use the link above and answered the ?'s and that was the model that came up. Thanks for confirming it.