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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 109 reviews

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Customers frequently mention that the Smart Choice 1/2HP Corded Garbage Disposal is quiet, easy to install, and powerful. Many customers are pleased with the product's performance and value for the price. However, a few customers have reported issues with leaking.

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  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    should have purchased the larger disposal

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great Courteous service. install went well . its small, works well, but I should have bought a larger one, it fills up to quickly & water goes down very slowly

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Garbage disposal

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The guy kicks butt, very pleased. Service was outstanding as always

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    garbage disposal

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    it works. Person putting it in didn't know how. bad stuff

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    It's just okay.

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This isn't a bad product, it certainly does the job, however, there must have been a mis-step when it got installed because the water won't drain from the sink/basin unless we turn it on. We will have it looked at by someone to see what the issue is.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Super disposable

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great service when installed the installer wasvvery professional.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Garbage disposal

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The store employee said this could be connected to a non plug in system. Could not be installed. Exchanged for a different model

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Terrible Install Team

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Descent product, terrible install by the TotalTech team. After the install left our pipes leaked for over a month. Called BestBuy 3-4 times to get them to come back out and it was nearly impossible to get another appointment set for them to correct their first install. The installers spoke Spanish and didn't think I did so I could hear them saying that they broke one of the pieces.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Garbage disposal

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Do not recommend this product. I had it for a little over a year and it broke. Best Buy was not helpful and it is hard to find warranty information. I suggest you get a different product.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Installation, Performance
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Decent Food/Garbage Disposal With Easy Install

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This review covers installation and use of the Frigidaire Smart Choice Food disposal. It's a 1/2 horsepower unit that comes in white. Really, the color doesn't matter as if things go right, nobody will see it other than when grabbing trash bags or replacement sponges or whatever you store under your sink. The first step is installation. Almost everything that's needed comes with the food disposal. You'd need a screw driver, plumbers putty (to help seal the new flange you're putting into the sink - reusing the old almost always results in leaks), and you may need some additional tubing to die the disposal drain into your sink drain if things aren't already well lined up. If you're replacing an existing food disposal, you're likely good to go. If like me, this is a fresh install, well, you might be luckly that the additional margin built into the stack for my double sink happened to work out with the placement of the disposal. You'll also need a 120V outlet accessible and some way to independently switch it. As I didn't have an existing garbage disposal, while I had the outlet (for my dishwasher), I needed to be creative with running the disposal. The install was pretty straightforward. If you're replaced a disposal before - there's nothing new or special here. The only weird thing was the tie-in to my dishwasher. I'm used to garbage disposals having that port open and you plug it externally if you're not using it. Here, there was a plug that you had to knock out (so you'd need a blunt rod) which causes the plastic plug to fall into the disposal. The instructions say you can just grind it and it won't adversely affect the disposal. Since I mostly planned things out before the install, I just tipped it into the trash. Being a 1/2 horsepower disposal, this fit in the space available under my sink. A 3/4 HP unit might have been nicer, but almost definitely would have been too tall to fit. To power and control the disposal, I used a wireless outlet with a Lora based remote control with a magnetic base. The advantage over most smart plugs - this doesn't need to go through a router or some other base station so the response is fast. Not as fast as a true ON/OFF switch, but the lag by comparison is barely perceptible. The magnetic base is nice because I can keep the controller mounted on the sink, away from small hands, but always accessible. Being a 1/2 HP unit, this was not the most powerful, but it did a pretty good job of grinding up most of our food waste that ends up in the sink. It really simplifies cleanup being able to grind and rinse that down rather than needing to drain the catch and shake it out into the trash. The motor noise is average. Is this quiet - no. But it wasn't egregiously loud either. I didn't measure the sound level with a meter but qualitatively, this was as loud as a normal food disposal. It didn't vibrate the sink or countertop so doesn't induce any additional noise while running. I don't think there's any getting around the growl and sound of the metal blades spinning. In all, I'm pretty pleased. The dishwasher connection plug was strange, but in a way it's nice that if I didn't have a dishwasher, this would have needed zero additional parts for installation. I'm pleased with the performance, sound/noise is par for the course and now that things are done, I barely notice it under the sink so I guess bravo on the color choice.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Noise level, Performance
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great corded garbage disposal

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had a 2 year old garbage disposal in my kitchen. It wasn't old. It was a name brand and still worked, but it was loud. I had a chance to get this disposal and leapt at the chance. The whole process, including removing the old disposal took less than 30 minutes. It actually took me longer to remove the old one and clean up the sink than to install this new Smart Choice Garbage Disposal. It's a simple process if you are replacing an existing disposal. Start by turning off the power to the existing disposal and unplug it. disconnect the hose connected to your dishwasher, if you have one, then disconnect the pipe connected to the disposal. Turn the lower mount ring to disconnect the disposal from the sink. Loosen the 3 screws in the mounting sleeve then remove the spring clip on the sink flange. You can now remove the flange from the sink. Clean the sink before continuing. Place the splash guard inside the new sink flange and put some plumber's putty on the underside of the new flange. (Plumber's putty is not included with the unit.) Insert the flange into the opening of the sink and place as heavy object on it. From underneath, slide on the fiber gasket and the support flange. Install the new spring clip into the groove on the flange then slide on the upper mounting ring then install the spring clip in the groove of the sink flange. Install the three mounting screws in the upper mounting ring and tighten until everyth9ng is stationary and the flange will no longer turn. Install the cushion ring and tighten the lower mounting ring. If you have a dish washer attached, remove the knockout from the disposal. Lift the disposal into place and turn the mounting ring to connect it to the disposal. Reattach the dishwasher hose if you have one then reconnect the pipe to the disposal, using the supplied pieces. test for leaks then plug it in and turn the power back on. The whole process is covered in the manual along with pictures so you shouldn't have any difficulty installing it on your own. As I said, the entire process took under 30 minutes, including the time it took for me to gather my tools and clean up. I was pleasantly surprised that the Smart Choice disposal was much quieter than my previous name brand disposal ever was. It does a good job of chopping up any waste you put in it and it does it quietly. The only thing that would have made it nicer was if they had included some plumbers putty with the unit. Luckily I still had some from my previous install. I'm glad I made the change and highly recommend the Smart Choice Corded Garbage Disposal.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just what I needed.

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased this item with gift card earned when buying full appliance package. Pretty happy about that! This was just what I needed.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Don’t buy

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Don’t buy. It doesn’t work. I’m so mad I missed my return window. Thank god it was only 100 bucks

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Purchaser

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Stylish, and functions well. Little noisy, but gets the job done.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Noise level, Size
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quick, Easy, Super Quiet

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I didn't know that a simple change in garbage disposal could make such a huge impact on my sanity and peace! Needed a new garbage disposal due to older one slowly going to garbage, pun intended, so I jumped at the opportunity to grab this smart choice garbage disposal in hopes that I made the "Smart Choice". Okay... Not much to say about a garbage disposal for the overall mechanics as it does get the job done as best as I can tell compared to other disposals. The food particles go down and disappear without causing a clog or back up in the sink. Now for the the aesthetics of a garbage disposal this Smart Choice does look sleek with its narrow body which does give a little extra room in the under sink cabinet for the unsightly storage items that we all try to hide in that small space. But the beauty of this garbage disposal lies in the easy install and super silent grinding sound that it produces. Out of the box it comes with the necessary mount but if you have the already three screw mount you can simply unplug twist off, and then place this disposal up in the mount twist on and plug in, ready to go. Power it up and the disposal is working in its silent glory. This disposal is very quiet and able to be operated without the annoying super loud grinding sounds that my other disposal produced. I'm not sure if its because my disposal was old or going down, but this Smart Choice is truly super quiet for the powerful grinding that it is doing. Now my wife is able to dispose of all the food particles she wants without aggravating me while watching the game. She also has a habit of throwing coffee grounds and rice in the sink which I always have to go behind her and clean out because the old disposal would allow this to build up. So far, the Smart Choice grinds all and allows all to pass through without issue. I feel I made the Smart Choice wit h this disposal. Good Buy from Best Buy!

  • Pros mentioned:
    Installation, Performance
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It Gets the Job Done

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So I received my Smart Choice 1/2 HP Corded Garbage Disposal a couple weeks ago and have been putting it through its paces. This couldn't have come at a better time either. Just about a month ago, I started having issues with my old disposal after a couple of bad storms came through during a really stormy weekend. Resetting the breaker box and hitting the reset button on the old disposal did nothing but stir up some frustration as it seemed as though it wanted to work but just wouldn't spin. I knew I had to replace it decided to grab this Smart Choice disposal; hoping it was a "smart choice," on my part. Inside the box comes the disposer, the installation/mounting hardware, and the instruction manual. Having never installed one of these before I knew it would be somewhat of a challenge but I was ready for it. First things first, make sure you shutdown the power to the old disposal by turning it off at the breaker box and unplugging the old one from under the sink. Next gather the necessary tools and simply follow along with the included manual. As I stated before, I've never installed a garbage disposal before so I was a bit extra cautious with my installation and making sure I was taking my time instead of doing a rush job. Overall, it took me about 45 minutes to an hour, and that's we me double checking and making sure I had everything connected and tightened. After installation, I plugged the 3 ft cord into the outlet under the sink and flipped the switch back on a the breaker box and gave the new disposer a spin. And it worked. I wasn't sure if I was more happy at the fact that it worked or more happier at the fact that I was the one that installed it with no issues. Either way, I'm very happy with this new garbage disposal and will gladly recommend it to anyone in need of one.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Noise level, Power
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Quiet and powerful

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Smart Choice 1/2HP comes with a 6-year warranty and includes lifetime rust protection. My previous disposer had lasted about 10 years and was starting to make more and more noises and was showing signs of rusting. It was only a matter of time of time before it started leaking. The Smart Choice has a very good price, and it seems it is part of the budge line of Frigidaire products. However, it does offer very quiet operation and has plenty of power. This was very easy for me to install, and I was able to use my existing mounting hardware of my old Insinkerator brand. Installation took me about 30 minutes in all and I was quite happy with that. I also like the white color as it makes my dark and dingy cabinet area down there a little bit brighter. If you are in the market for a replacement, then I highly recommend going with the Smart Choice 1/2HP corded garbage disposer, the warranty is fantastic for this price and the included rust protection for the life of the disposer is a great addition.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Noise level, Power, Size
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy install and quiet operation.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    What an improvement over my old disposal! I live in a rented house, and my disposal was underpowered and loud. My landlord was nice enough to install this Smart Choice corded disposal as a replacement. I can't speak to the actual installation process, but he was in and out in under 45 minutes, so I'm assuming he didn't run into any issues. All of the required documentation and installation screws and mounting hardware come in the box. First things first, this is so much quieter than my old unit. I was able to grind left overs, potato peelings, and egg shells from breakfast without waking up my whole family. It has made quick work of every thing I've thrown at it, including dried up pork chops and left over pizza. In addition to the quiet operation, it's also fast, grinding thruogh foodand scraps in about half the time of my old disposal. It's also much smaller and leaves more open space under the kitchen sink. For the price, it's hard to beat this, and if you already have a corded disposal instead of a hardwired unit the installation process seems to be straightforward.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Installation, Power
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Solid disposal with great warranty

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    High build quality, ease of installation, and permanent magnet motor make this disposal a fantastic value. Add to that the 4 year limited warranty and lifetime corrosion warranty, and it becomes hard to beat. If you are replacing an existing disposal, installation is very straight forward using the three bolt mounting flange kit. It's just a matter of removing the old disposal, installing the new to the sink drain outlet using plumber's putty, attaching the drain and plugging in the power cord. If you don't already have a disposal, you may need to add a 110 volt AC outlet under your sink as well as a switch to control the outlet above the countertop, making the installation a bit more effort. The unit also includes a dishwasher drain connection with a knock out in case your dishwasher drain is connected to the same sink bowl as the disposal. Once installed, the unit dose exactly what one expects of a disposal, making short work of food scraps. The permanent magnet motor is very smooth and powerful, and operates with minimal vibration.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance, Size
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quick and easy to install

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Smart Choice ½ Horsepower corded garbage disposer is light weight and fits under the sink well. It does not take up a lot of room. I had an outlet under the sink for my dishwasher, so all I had to do was install it and plug it in. The disposal is geared for high speed and cut through food quickly. Unpacking the material went fast. Everything was packed securely and there was no damage to the parts. I had already installed a push button switch and followed the instructions to install the unit. In just over an hour, I had it installed. The included manual is in detail on the steps required to install and wire the unit properly. The general usage of the disposal is also covered in the book. The book stated that fibrous material takes a longer time, found it easier to just put it in disposal at all. The design of the unit cuts down on the noise level, but you can still hear it. This disposal was able to keep up with the demands of 2 people without a problem. I would recommend this product to family and friends.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Installation, Noise level, Power
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy Corded Replacement for Existing Disposal

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My garbage disposal stopped working a couple of days ago. It was making a whining kind of sound that I have heard before and that I thought I could fix by simply pressing the reset button on the bottom of the unit or turning the nut on the bottom. Needless to say this did not work. Enter the Smart Choice 1/2HP Corded Garbage Disposal. I wanted a replacement garbage disposal that was the same horsepower as my previous unit and that would fit into the existing sink and area without any modifications. I also wanted a disposal that could be plugged in a wall outlet since my previous disposal was hard wired. The disposal The Smart Choice 1/2HP Corded Garbage Disposal meets all of these criteria and is much quieter than my previous disposal. It was easy to install with its 3 bolt mount and in general seems to be a much higher quality than my previous builder grade one. I highly recommend the Smart Choice 1/2HP Corded Garbage Disposal to anyone needing to replace their existing disposal.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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