Continuous Feed and Batch Feed Garbage Disposals by KitchenAid

The two types of disposals are continuous-feed and batch-feed. Continuous-feed disposers are the most popular types and KitchenAid makes several varieties. Continuous feed models are convenient and usually inexpensive. Most function with just the flip of a switch on the back-splash, behind the kitchen sink.

They operate by running cold water into the sink, while adding small amounts of food scraps into the disposal. Batch-feed disposals are often purchased when young children live in a home, because they will not operate unless the disposal opening is covered.

There are a few things that you might want to consider before purchasing a disposal. Garbage disposals are designed to grind food and they all make a certain amount of noise. Make sure you purchase a unit with enough horsepower to do the job. Designs and power determine the efficiency of disposals. Look for units with long warranties, this usually indicates a better product. Stainless-steel blades resist corrosion and sliding blades tend to jam less than blades that spin.

Review sites are an excellent way to learn about products from customer perspectives and check out the ratings. The popular, KitchenAid garbage disposal, model KCDS075, rates an average five out of five stars with 128 reviews on abt.com. This model is a continuous feed disposal, equipped with a ¾ horsepower motor. It comes with multi-grind technology and a sound seal for reducing noise. The grinding wheel and shredder ring are both made of stainless steel and it has a handy reset overload protector build in.

Many customers comment on how very quiet this unit is when it’s running. Installation instructions were straight forward and easy to follow. Most people felt installing this unit was not that difficult. Several customers say that they can grind bones and potato peals with no problems. A KitchenAid garbage disposer can be purchased with a 1,3,5 or 7 year warranty depending upon the model. Select the model with the horsepower and design that meets your needs for easy kitchen cleanup.