The 19 best food waste disposer brands

  • 19 brands ranked
  • Ranked by brand visibility

InSinkErator, American Standard and Waste King lead our ranking of 19 food waste disposer brands. Compare what each brand makes, visit its official site, or shop it online.

Food Waste Disposer brands, ranked

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  1. 1

    InSinkErator

    Broad lineup from budget Badger units up to Evolution models, with continuous feed and Lift and Latch mounting on many.

    Top products: Evolution Prestige 1HP· Badger 1-90· FWD-1

    Popularity 10.0/10

  2. 2

    American Standard

    Slim-Line units suit tighter cabinet space, with a 1.25 HP motor in a black finish.

    Top products: ASD-825-SL

    Popularity 3.4/10

  3. 3

    Waste King

    Legend and Special Edition models offer a heavier 1 HP motor for dense kitchen scraps.

    Top products: Legend Series 1 HP/CV 8000· Special Edition

    Popularity 2.5/10

  4. 4

    GE

    Disposall range is a long-running continuous feed line, with 1/3 to 1/2 HP motors and heavy-duty grinding.

    Top products: GFC325V· GFC325N

    Popularity 1.9/10

  5. 5

    Frigidaire

    Corded units from 1/2 HP to 1.25 HP, with Bio Shield odour control on some models.

    Top products: FF13DISPC1· FGDI753DMS

    Popularity 1.9/10

  6. 6

    Moen

    Host series is a continuous feed unit in 3/4 HP, aimed at a straightforward under-sink install.

    Top products: Host EX75C

    Popularity 1.8/10

  7. 7

    Franke

    Continuous feed units in 3/4 and 1-1/4 HP, priced above the budget Franke disposers and sized for heavier daily scrap loads.

    Top products: FWDJ75· FWDJ125

    Popularity 1.5/10

  8. 8

    Whirlpool

    Mostly corded 1/3 HP units, including GC-series models, typically bought as budget replacements.

    Top products: GC1000XE· GC5000XE3

    Popularity 1.5/10

  9. 9

    Panasonic

    Matsushita Konosuke founded the Matsushita Electric Industrial Company to produce electric plugs and lamp sockets that he had designed. The 30s incorporated these products and experienced a rapid expansion of business. Over the years, various products such as irons, radios,...

    Popularity 1.2/10

  10. 10

    Kenmore

    Sears-sold 1/3 HP disposers, often bought as replacements that fit standard sink mounts.

    Top products: 42-6010

    Popularity 1.1/10

  11. 11

    ACE

    ACE's range centers on flip phone cases and designer phone cases for Alcatel and Motorola models. The covers are made from TPU, silicone and polycarbonate, with shock protection and anti-scratch finishes. Model-specific fit for a particular handset is straightforward in...

    Popularity 1.1/10

  12. 12

    Mountain Plumbing

    Dallas-based line sold mainly through plumbing merchants, covering disposers alongside water filters.

    Popularity 1.0/10

  13. 13

    Kraus

    Kraus produces sinks and faucets for kitchens and bathrooms. Its kitchen lineup includes farmhouse, undermount and drop-in sinks, along with kitchen faucets, bathroom faucets and matching accessories. Buyers planning a full room often choose Kraus sink and faucet sets in...

    Popularity 1.0/10

  14. 14

    Premier

    Mid-range 1/3 HP disposers with quick-lock mounting, sold largely through faucet and plumbing suppliers.

    Popularity 0.9/10

  15. 15

    Garrison

    Torque Master mounting and 1/3 to 1-1/4 HP options, with a power cord included on the premium unit.

    Popularity 0.9/10

  16. 16

    KitchenAid

    Single 1/2 HP continuous feed model, a simpler option for households already buying KitchenAid kitchen gear.

    Top products: KGIC300H

    Popularity 0.8/10

  17. 17

    Maytag

    Maytag builds washing machines and home appliances, and it also supplies replacement parts for its older models. The brand has been making appliances for more than a century and sells timers and washer parts alongside full machines. Shoppers who need...

    Popularity 0.6/10

  18. 18

    Hobart

    When it comes to the food industry, Hobart is the one. You can rely on Hobart for top-notch quality equipment and impeccable service. It has one of the widest range of equipment for cooking, baking, refrigeration, wrapping systems, etc. Quality...

    Popularity 0.4/10

  19. 19

    Electrolux

    Buy genuine Electrolux spare parts and accessories for your home appliances. Next Day Delivery available. Guaranteed fit for Electrolux appliances with easy returns.

    Popularity 0.4/10