The article was written in collaboration with Purewater
Garbage Disposals - Increasing Popularity
Garbage disposals are becoming increasingly popular, establishing themselves as essential kitchen appliances. If you’re joining the community of garbage disposal users, here are some tips for making a wise purchase.
General Information About Garbage Disposals If you’re already familiar with garbage disposals, skip to the next section. A garbage disposal allows you to dispose of waste and food scraps quickly and conveniently. Installed at the base of sinks, it grinds waste directly into the sewer without clogging the pipes. With a garbage disposal, you can wash all food waste straight into the sink, reducing your trash volume by about 80%. It prevents plumbing clogs, keeps your kitchen workspace clean, and eliminates the need to handle wet and unsightly food scraps. The convenience, ease, and efficiency of the device have made it a flagship product in recent years, and it is becoming a basic appliance in every kitchen.
Purewater, Israel's leading garbage disposal company, provides us with a guide for choosing a quality garbage disposal for your home kitchen:
How to Choose a Quality Garbage Disposal for Your Home
Despite the widespread use of this product, the variety of suppliers and companies offering garbage disposals can confuse consumers, making it difficult to choose the recommended company and model. Looking for a garbage disposal for your home? Experts from Purewater, who market Insinkerator garbage disposals, the world's largest manufacturer of garbage disposals, highlight several important points to check when choosing an advanced garbage disposal for your home:
Questions to Ask Before Buying a Garbage Disposal
What are the Performance and Power of the Garbage Disposal Motor?
One of the most important features of a garbage disposal is the power of the grinder's motor and the level of performance it provides. Prefer a model that efficiently disposes of and grinds all types of kitchen waste, such as vegetable and fruit peels, chicken bones, and dry and wet food scraps of all hardness levels. Choose the garbage disposal according to your kitchen needs. If you cook a lot for many diners, whether for a large family or frequent guests, choose a powerful garbage disposal with multiple grinding stages and quick disposal capabilities to handle a large amount of hard waste efficiently.
Note that many models on the market cannot handle grinding various foods, such as leafy vegetables and herbs, large and hard pits, artichokes, corn husks, meat bones, raw fish, and poultry skin. Other models offer grinding of fibrous or hard products but require fine cutting to prevent overloading the device. We believe that if you purchase a garbage disposal, you don't intend to assist it in grinding - you want a strong electric motor that will provide you with a quality grinder for all types of food.
The grinding capacity of the device depends on the motor power and grinding stages. The power is measured in horsepower and ranges from ⅓ horsepower to 1 horsepower. If you only need to grind soft foods, a motor of up to ½ horsepower will suffice. However, if you intend to use the garbage disposal for all types of foods and a large amount of food with each load, choose a garbage disposal with a high electrical power that performs several grinding stages.
What is the Noise Level of the Device?
The noise of electrical appliances is not preferred by any of us. If you are sensitive to noise, a noisy motor will bother you even more. Look for a garbage disposal model that works quietly and doesn't announce its operation loudly in the kitchen. Quiet operation, characterized by garbage disposals with noise reduction features, is especially effective for kitchens located near home workspaces or bedrooms.
Quiet models include dedicated insulation around the motor that absorbs much of the grinding noise. Additionally, a flexible rubber ring connecting the grinder to the drain pipe significantly reduces the pipe's noisy vibrations.
What are the Installation Requirements and Size of the Device?
Typically, garbage disposals are installed under the sink. Ensure that your kitchen space matches the size requirements for installing the device. Measure the area under your sink accurately and choose a compact or larger model based on the available space. Note that some companies and models allow self-installation, while others require professional installation.
What is the Durability and What Does the Manufacturer's Warranty Include?
Prefer to purchase a quality and durable garbage disposal model. Note that well-known models recognized as particularly durable will be priced higher, but they are worth the investment because they are high-quality and last longer. Look for garbage disposal models made of corrosion-resistant materials such as stainless steel and other high-quality components. Additionally, check the manufacturer's warranty certificate, which will inform you about the product's quality and provide coverage in case of a malfunction during the warranty period.
Are There Safety Features, and If So, What Are They?
To avoid risk when using a garbage disposal, the device should include safety features and built-in mechanisms, especially for children. It is recommended to check for safety features such as an integrated magnetic ring and a reset button for protection and to prevent accidental activation of the device. Other mechanisms include stopping the grinding operation when there is a high load on the garbage disposal and a maintenance key designed to remove food pieces or foreign items caught in the device base by mistake.
When choosing a garbage disposal, you should decide on the desired operation method from a safety perspective and according to the device's noise level:
- Pneumatic Button: A button installed near the sink on the counter, very convenient to operate. Installing it in the right place requires professional drilling, a simple external operation that does not damage existing infrastructure. This button is safer as it operates on air pressure, not electricity, and can be used even in wet environments without concern.
- Under-Sink Switch: This switch is easy to install, but its location is considered less convenient. If you want to move the switch closer to the sink, you will need to chisel the wall for electrical wiring.
- Remote Control: It is possible to operate the garbage disposal using a remote control that sends an activation command to a sensor installed under the sink. The remote can be placed in an accessible location. The choice of the desired switch will be made according to your kitchen's data and the type of disposal you choose.
Purewater - Bringing America to Your Kitchen
Purewater, the leading company in importing and marketing the world's leading garbage disposals, offers original Insinkerator products that showcase the highest standards of power and performance. Purewater is an authorized importer of Insinkerator products in Israel, eliminating intermediary gaps and offering original products at the lowest market prices. Insinkerator garbage disposals, with their various models, provide perfect performance, minimal noise, and complete safety.
The company's garbage disposals are here in Israel to organize your kitchen and manage your waste in the easiest and most convenient way. Upgrade today to an Insinkerator garbage disposal for quality kitchen life and order a powerful, convenient, and durable model.
The article was written in collaboration with Purewater.