5,230,107
Hi Fred! Most everyone has a garbage disposal in our area with the exception of those homeowners who are on septic systems.
Ours is an InSinkErator on the right side of the sink but, I'm not sure of the HP. The plumbers do most of the installations here in the Charlotte area but, handymen do as well as some homeowners.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Abby Stiller
Cape Coral, FL
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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J.R. Schloemer
Louisville, KY
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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David Popoff
Darien, CT
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Brenda Mayette
Glenville, NY
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
6,393,494
Once had one in a rental, will not make that mistake again.
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
1,543,823
Yes I have one.
I installed my own and typically handyman install them for my clients and since we only have a large basin sink (I can’t stand divided sinks) it’s on the right side of a single large basin sink, leaving plenty a room for dishes to stack.
Half horsepower standard and Insinkerator is what Home Depot sells and typically what we buy.
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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J.R. Schloemer
Louisville, KY
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Brenda Mayette
Glenville, NY
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
5,104,931
They are common in my area... my new one was installed by my contractor. As to requirements, I have no clue. I rarely deal with septic systems in general. Mine is in the middle of my cabinet, but I have a one bowl, large kitchen farm size stainless steel sink, not divided. Kitchen Aid 1.5 horsepower.
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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J.R. Schloemer
Louisville, KY
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
1,239,901
ALL KITCHENS HAVE ONE. I install it myself. Left side of the sink. I try to buy the real heavy duty type so as to make it last longer. Not a good place to dump food into the septic tank...
How to sharpen the blades? Throw ice cubes inside the ice cubes will sharpen the blades.
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
508,318
Very common here. Very easy to install. Certainly, a plumber can, but any competent handyman can also install it.
If you are a septic user, you have to be cautious about putting too many food scraps down them. Even though they will grind up food waste, it doesn't break down as fast as other waste. You will have to pump your septic more often.
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Brenda Mayette
Glenville, NY
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
2,781,173
have a plumber do it unless otherwise...get a quiet one
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
4,800,082
I have one. Installed by a plumber. It is an issue as I am on a septic system and it requires me to clean my septic filter every few months.
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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J.R. Schloemer
Louisville, KY
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
4,882,355
Very common in our market. Could be installed by all you mention. We have one installed on the right sink side. I have no idea the make or horsepower. No septic tanks in Dallas.
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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J.R. Schloemer
Louisville, KY
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
140,560
Fred Griffin Yes I have one and have had several installed over the years in my personal homes and in customers homes. 1.5 hp is sufficient for most homes.
Have always used a handyman. except on one occasion....One piece of advice from the one time that I installed one myself...... if you have it hooked up to a dishwasher, make sure to knock out the plug on the disposal.
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
911,338
Most homes have one. right side usually. Plumber installed. Ours is a Badger 1/2 HP. We have septic tank. We don't throw everything down the drain, we also have a compost pile out back. Every now and then we grind up a lemon in it to freshen it up. We also run some ice cubes through it, and I also dump a little white vinegar down it now and then. I think that helps keep it clean and fresher inside.
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
5,049,450
Yep they are common, and I suspect are installed by plumbers as well as handymen. I can;t think of a house I have seen in years without one. Either side of sink - depends on the configuration and type of sink. No septics in my immediate area so no issues there.
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Brenda Mayette
Glenville, NY
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
1,712,676
In everything I sell.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,513,143
We have one that is hardly used as she tells me to take everything to the trash bin.
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
3,071,489
Yes - left
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
5,216,409
Yep, have one on the right side. Here when we got here but suspect it was installed by a handyman.
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
1,027,602
Very common here, my husband installs but a handyman could. We are on septic and always have flawless reports when it is pumped, and, despite beliefs to the contrary, have a garbage disposal. InSinkErator with BioCharge, an enzymatic treatment, is made for septic systems.
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
54,940
Have had both plumber and handyman install. No special requirements that I know of. We have a farmhouse style sink so installed in only drain possible. We removed the little 1/4 horse one the builder installed and replaced it with a monster Only thing it would not swallow was a penny
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
921,504
No dishwasher means no disposal. Disposal installed beneath the big basin.
Plumber installs.
Electrician then comes to install the conduit and strain relief the inspector flagged.
Home owner lament how a $220 disposal ended up costing $425.
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
3,416,038
They are very desirable here. Most often on the left side and a warning to not use if you have a septic
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
851,242
I have one (couldn't imagine life without it!). I also have a septic system. Some will say that's a no-no. All good here. My husband installed it.
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
2,161,048
We have one, right side of sink. I very rarely use it, actually only turn it on to clean it of any "incidentals" that went down the sink. I am thinking of getting rid of it altogether.
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
1,725,996
Right side, 1/2Hp, I installed it
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
2,436,099
We do not have a garbage disposal, and I see many other homes without them. But from something I read in one of the other answers, perhaps it's because we have a septic system.?
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
544,014
I have one but never use it.
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
1,374,373
Very common here. I personally have a heavy duty and on the left side of my sink. I use mine regularly.
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
519,324
Yes, they are common. Not hard to install, I've done it myself. We're on Septic so we don't dispose of major items, but do run it daily. In our home it's on the left sink and our dishwasher is on the right, so our dishes go left to right.
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
4,572,183
Garbage disposals are fairly common in my area but not as a so common that I would find it unusual to see a home without one...even a large home. Over the years, I have seen/known a variety of tradespeople install one but I haven't. I believe I have had a disposal everywhere I have lived in California though I rarely use it anymore. I don't recall the side
(I think it's on the right or the size/HP of it).
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
711,852
Right sink typically. Installed by a plumber.
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
785,475
- yes
- plumber or handyman
- don't know
- no
- yes
- don't know
- left side of sink
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
3,345,091
Very Common.
Yes, I have one.
Left side.
InSinkErator.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
427,257
Fairly common in my area.
Either a plumber or electrician can install.
I have a 3/4 HP, I believe.
I do not recommend use with a septic system.
I do have one, and InSinkErator Evolution. I think it is a 2 stage disposer, for finer shredding and quieter operation.
Mine is on the left side, but I would probably put it wherever is used more.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
4,434,127
Plumber.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
2,182,552
Left side of sink . Standard in our area with public sewer
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
716,049
I think that every home in my market has a garbage disposal unit. 99.9% common. I usually see them on the left side, but I don't think it matters. I see them installed at the smaller vegetable sink too.
Brands? We have so many to choose from the $75 ones all the way to $1,000 where you barely hear them, different horsepower, etc... And usually an experienced handyman can install them, or a skilled homeowner (you'll get a sore back working in low-level cramped space). Don't forget that you'll need a power outlet below in the cabinet where it will be installed. That's the starting point. Then you'll need the space to fit the appliance AND the plumbing to it.
I have many clients that have them on septic tanks, so I guess that's not an issue.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
5,583,278
garbage disposals should only be installed in homes with public sewer.... a garbage disposal will destroy your septic system...when undigested material goes into a septic, it clogs it and interrupts the bacterial action.... digested waste is what it's designed for....
an electrician and a plumber are needed...
there's a batch fed and a continuous fed disposal... the batch fed is more expensive and safe... the continuous fed should not be used with children in the home.... and/or adults who don't pay attention!!!
I like the brand Insinkerator....
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
5,772,575
Yes, biggest horsepower, on the right side, no septic, plumber, and don't know the brand. A
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
5,868,554
In Denver we see them 99% of the time, anyone can install, I have done it. We don't have septic systems in the City.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
1,435,300
They are standard in new construction, I guess many older homes do not have them in the Houston area.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
763,883
Plumber installs on left side and about 100% of the homes have one in our community. Brand etc. not sure of.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
4,936,705
Living in the city, I would say 99% of the homes I sell have them!
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
4,319,419
Fred Griffin - with a few towns on private sewer, this is not recommended. Though I do see them in condos and townhomes more often.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
3,164,294
they are in fact quite rare in my area. Most homes are on septic tanks in my market. Generally wired by electrician, but installed by plumber.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
3,854,909
It is more rare to have a home without one. Even homes with septics but not all.
You made me look! Mine is an Insinkerator, 1/2 HP, on the right side of my sink, installed by a plumber. Any contractor or handyperson can install.
Always run your disposal before turning on your dishwasher!!
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
1,076,551
Funny, I have , but never thought much about it. I like having one to cut down on waste and garbage. Left side of the sink is about all I know (unless you're creeping on me from the outside, then it's on the right side of the sink).
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
7,836,139
Most of the homes in our area have garbage disposals.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
87,920
Yes, most kitchen sinks have them in here. Not sure about brands.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
1,502,998
Wait, you mean some parts of the country DON'T have these? They're as common as sunshine here. Usually right side of the sink and a plumber or handyman can install. 1/2 to 1 HP is plenty sufficient. 1/2 is the most common. I've never NOT had one.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
679,404
Garbage Disposals: Yes
Common in my area? Yes
Who Installs? A plumber, handyman, diy
Horsepower? IDN
Septic Systems: Proceed with caution
Do I have one? Not currently, but had an INSINKERATOR
Side? Right side of sink
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
1,844,301
Yes they are popular but not with plumbers. No for septic systems. Usually on right hand side & that one discharge hose from dishwasher cannot be laying down like that. Has to be tacked up & elevated some how.
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI