Waste Maid Garbage Disposal, Anti-Jam, Continuous Feed, 1/2 HP Economy

A great value disposal that’s quiet, reliable, and easy to install. I'm absolutely not a DIYer but I do it because I'm cheap and would rather just do it myself if I could than hire a handyman. And this one, I absolutely surprised myself that I was able to install this with ease. I only needed a flathead screwdriver and a Phillips screwdriver to install it. And of course, I had to buy plumber's putty for the installation—which I knew beforehand to buy before this arrived. Thanks to YT videos! This is perfect for small to medium households. There's no need for those 1 HP or higher models. This one does the job well. Though, this one doesn't have the manual crank underneath that the InSinkErator unit I had replaced with this. This is made by the same company that makes American Standard. This Waste Maid is a winner.

Had this installed in less than 10 minutes, easy! It really is very quiet & so far (about 3 months) it's worked great.

The TLDR First: It runs great. Isn't too loud. Solid built. Compact compared to most. Chops surprisingly well for its 1/2 hp. After 7 months continuous use in a household of 2 adults I have no complaints. I am still very satisfied with my choice. Factor in the very affordable price point and you've got yourself a solid buy. I give it my full recommendation (for what it's worth) with no caveats - which is rare for me. More details: I was initially concerned a 1/2 hp unit (of any brand) would be a little under powered making me wish I ponied up for a 3/4 or even a 1 hp unit. However, I was on a strict budget and wanted to conserve space, which the higher hp units can cost twice as much and be twice the size (comparing all brands 1/2 hp to their 1 hp offerings). After reading up about modern disposals, I learned that a decent quality 1/2 hp unit should be plenty for my use profile (2 adults that cook most our own meals - but we don't get crazy). As long as I don't try to grind up a whole turkey in it or abuse the life out of it, it should suffice, to be clear. And indeed, it has. In fact, if I went with a 1 hp unit instead, I would have purchased far more machine than I needed while wasting money and valuable space doing so. I installed it myself which was pretty straight forward and turned out perfect, but I wouldn't recommend self-install unless you're the handy type and perhaps have replaced/fixed any under sink drain sections before. But if you are comfortable doing something like replacing a P trap or leaky sink drain flange on your own then this will be well in your skill set range. If I was going to have installed, I would probably have looked for a handyman on thumbtack with basic plumbing skills. It would be dramatically cheaper than a plumber. Just my opinion, not a recommendation. It's rather quiet for being a disposal and doesn't vibrate the whole sink, which I was super impressed with. Note - I grew up in a household with a disposal that lasted from before I was born to well after I was grown and out of the house, and it always just worked, but it was loud, I mean dumptruck-crashing-into-nitroglycerin-plant level of loud. And it shook the entire sink and counter. So my bar for comparison might be a little skewed. Maybe I'll check in here at 1.5 - 2 years of use and gives an update. The only thing it has to prove now is longevity. I won't expect 20+ years out of it like the old one my parents had, but that one was made before “planned obsolescence” became the standard and consumers didn't really push back, but that is a different discussion.

great price. supposed to be easy to install. but I did not expect that the L-shaped black plastic pipe is longer than my old one of a different brand. so it won't fit my current setup. I tried to cut it, but I realized I can only cut one side of it, the other side which connects the disposal itself won't allow me to cut. eventually I had to try to use my current old pipe which is a little too short. it barely worked eventually. I wonder if I buy the same one as my current model, this problem may not be there.

Removed an old one much bigger than this one. EASY to install, has knock out for dishwasher drain trough, Stainless, very quiet, and great price point, delivery was free big box store would charge for delivery. My son installed it in about 80 minutes, he had to wrangle the old one off.

As described, very easy to install. works perfectly and very quietly. My needs only require a small machine. So may not suit people with large families. Again perfection for me. Recommend !

I bought this Waste Maid garbage disposal because the one I had suddenly broke and I needed a replacement without spending a fortune. This honestly saved me, and after using it for a while, I actually think it works better than my old one did. The 1/2 HP motor has been more than enough for everyday kitchen use, and it runs smoothly and handles food waste without constantly getting jammed. I’ve noticed that I’m not having to stop and reset it like I occasionally did with my previous disposal. For example, after dinner I can rinse leftover food from the plates into the sink and run the disposal without having to worry about it struggling or clogging up. It gets the job done quickly and makes cleanup much easier. Overall, I’m really happy with the replacement. My old disposal breaking ended up being a blessing in disguise because this one works better for me and was a great value for the price. Definitely recommend it if you need an affordable, reliable replacement!

I installed the Waste Maid 10-US-WM-058-3B and it’s been a solid upgrade. The motor has great power—it handles everyday food waste easily without jamming, and it runs smoother and quieter than older units I’ve worked with. Installation was straightforward, especially if you’ve done disposals before. The compact design is a plus because it doesn’t take up too much space under the sink, which is always appreciated. What I really like is how consistent it performs—no weird noises, no clogging issues so far, and it drains properly without backing up. It feels durable and well-built, not like some of the cheaper disposals out there. Overall, great value for the price. If you’re replacing an old or weak unit, this is definitely worth it.

Compact, easy to install, makes almost no noise. Very happy with the purchase!

Al comprar este aparato pensé que quizá no funcionaría tan bien como los de mayor tamaño, en casa tengo uno mas grande, y lo compré para un depa que usamos los fines de semana, muy fácil instalación y funciona igual que el grande, espero dure lo mismo también. Recomiendo

European socket had to return

Not too noisy and powerfull

Lo amo demasiado. Tritura todo perfectamente. Basta de fregaderos con residuos de comida que hay que poner en el bote de la basura. Es una gran idea para las cocinas modernas que requieren de cosas que simplifican las tareas domésticas.