The 5 Best Garbage Disposals (2021 Review)

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This garbage disposal measures eight inches wide and uses a 0.75-horsepower motor.

-Uses an anti-vibration hose clamp
-Equipped with a protective liner to prevent leaks
-Uses an average of three to four kilowatts of energy per year

Badger 5 Garbage Disposal

-Requires an additional purchase for the power cord
-Costs more than many garbage disposals on the market

Best for Shallow Sinks

InSinkErator

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This garbage disposal is 11.5 inches tall, allowing it to fit under sinks that don’t have a lot of cabinet space.

-Comes with a wrench and other tools and components for installation
-Fits your existing InSinkErator hardware for quick installation
-Has a compact design that’s just over six inches wide

GXS75C Host Series Garbage Disposal

-Doesn’t have sound-reducing technology
-Made with galvanized steel, which is more prone to rusting than stainless steel

Best Warranty

Moen

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Protected by a 10-year warranty, this Moen garbage disposal will grind food particles for years to come.

-Grinds food quickly with a 2,700-revolution-per-minute motor
-Uses 0.75 horsepowers of power for tough food scraps
-Designed with SoundShield technology that insulates the disposal to reduce operational noise

-Not as compact as other top-rated models
-Doesn’t fit with all existing plumbing systems

Best Value

Waste King

L-1001 Garbage Disposal

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This affordable garbage disposal has a 27.3-ounce grind chamber and a 0.5-horsepower motor for breaking down small kitchen scraps with ease.

-Has a corrosion-resistant polymer grind chamber
-Has a compact design that’s just 5.25 inches wide
-Equipped with an accessible front-mounted reset button

-Has a fairly weak 0.5-horsepower motor
-Comes with a short two-year warranty

Best for Large Sinks

Waste King

L-3200 Garbage Disposal

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With its 7.75-inch diameter and 13.75-inch height, the Waste King L-3200 Garbage Disposal is best for large under-sink cabinets.

-Comes with a power cord
-Has a removable splash guard for convenient cleaning
-Made with rust-resistant stainless steel components