Don't Plan on the Evo Compact Being a Simple Replacement
just bought an Evolution Compact disposal as a replacement for an OLD Kenmore disposal - the Kenmore was noisy and finally gave up the ghost yesterday with smoke from a burned-out motor! The InSinkErator Evolution Compact seemed to be a good fit and easy replacement - I had recently replaced the sink with a top quality deep stainless model and planned on just a simple replacement...out with the old and in with the new. Got the old one out and, on installation, I find the InSinkErator does not provide an electrical line strain relief (this should be a UL complaint!). So that was another part needed from the hardware store. Then on trying to connect to the drain, I find that the InSinkErator has a tiny 4 inch long curved discharge tube...off to a hardware store for a slip-over PVC extension and PVC cement to make it fit. Couldn't use the old chrome/brass curved discharge tube because in an apparent effort to isolate vibrations or reduce noise, this disposal has - not the usual discharge fitting - but a cheap rubber discharge mount with a flimsy spring-type hose clamp...and these ONLY fit their discharge tubes with a very tiny lip on the end. Though installed - and yes, it's pretty quiet - I am not impressed with this item, and it's lack of what should be standard installation components. It was NOT a simple replacement!

Exceeds Expectations
I am the sort who reads consumer reports and online product reviews before making a decision -- even about a garbage disposal. This seems to be a fine product. I had read someone who said it was so quite they thought it wasn't working. I thought, "yea, right." But then the same thing happened to me. When I first turned it on (without waste the first time), I had to look to be certain it was even functioning. One quick caution -- I also had to use larger wire nuts than the ones that came with the electrical connection kit. Also, there seem to be two versions of the evolution disposal out there. I have seen both a 5/8 hp and a 3/4 hp by the same name at two major competing home supply retailers. I have the 3/4hp from Amazon. While I suspect they are both fine, you will want to be aware of what you are getting.

Is It On???
I would recommend this disposer to anyone! It is incredibly quiet and very easy to install. You will need another person to hold the unit while you make the plumbing connections...not a big deal. The whole process took about an hour and a half, and I HATE plumbing. I checked prices at all of the "home improvement" stores and the Amazon price was the best. If this unit fits your needs...BUY IT!!

Quiet and easy to install
Quiet and easy to install. Only bummer is that the power cord isn't included and the drain flange (?) hole doesn't seem large enough for food...I usually have to use something to shove the food through the flange and into the disposal or it just sits on top...

Very easy to install and it is quieter than our old disposer
Two Grind Stages Quickly Grind Difficult Foods makes it easy to use and it is Quieter Than Standard Disposers. Ideal Choice for Small Households and Restricted Cabinet Space with Quick Lock Sink Mount Allows Easy Installation and Replacement of any Disposer. Big plus!