What is a garbage disposal, and how does it work?

A garbage disposal appliance installed beneath your kitchen sink grinds food waste into smaller particles before flushing it down the drain. It uses a motor and blades to break down food scraps, making them easier to manage in your plumbing system.

Which InSinkErator garbage disposals are the top-rated?

The <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/p/InSinkErator-Evolution-75HP-3-4-HP-Garbage-Disposal-Advanced-Series-EZ-Connect-Continuous-Feed-Food-Waste-Disposer-EVOLUTION-0-75HP/326967134?emt=plpfaq_2501_garbagedisposals" style="text-decoration: underline;">Evolution .75HP, 3/4 HP Garbage Disposal, Advanced Series EZ Connect Continuous Feed Food Waste Disposer</a> is one of our top-rated InSinkErator garbage disposals.

Is there anything that makes the InSinkErator Evolution Advanced series stand out?

The <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Appliances-Garbage-Disposals/InSinkErator-Evolution-Advanced/N-5yc1vZc3noZ1z1zc2p?emt=plpfaq_2501_garbagedisposals" style="text-decoration: underline;">InSinkErator Evolution Advanced series</a> is known for its powerful performance and advanced features, such as a sound-dampening system and multi-grind technology that effectively grinds even tough food scraps.

Which features should I look for in a garbage disposal?

The features you need will depend on your home and lifestyle. We offer features such as <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Appliances-Garbage-Disposals/InSinkErator/Hardwire-Compatible/Medium-Duty/N-5yc1vZc3noZ1orZ1z20d53Z1z20f1g?emt=plpfaq_2501_garbagedisposals" style="text-decoration: underline;">hardwire compatible</a>, <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Appliances-Garbage-Disposals/InSinkErator/Septic-Safe/Medium-Duty/N-5yc1vZc3noZ1orZ1z20d53Z1z20f2q?emt=plpfaq_2501_garbagedisposals" style="text-decoration: underline;">septic safe</a>, and <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Appliances-Garbage-Disposals/InSinkErator/Stainless-Steel-Grind-Chamber/Medium-Duty/N-5yc1vZc3noZ1orZ1z20d53Z1z20f80?emt=plpfaq_2501_garbagedisposals" style="text-decoration: underline;">stainless steel grind chamber</a>.