From a post I saw several eons ago, everyone here recommended In Sink Erator, the (more expensive) Evolution line not the Badger line, which can be found at HD starting at about $200. So that's what I bought.

Me too. We got the InSinkerator Evolution Cover Control and cannot believe how quiet it is! It was also ~$200.

Thanks! Sounds like Insinkerator Evolution is the one to buy.

Have you heard anything about King Waste or Franke?

We have the Insinkerator (ISE) Evolution Compact I LOVE, LOVE it! It is SO quiet! My DH installed it himself and called me when he turned it on to test it and I didn't hear it until I was right there next to him. I was able to get my brand new ISE from eBay for $87 + 25 shipping for $112. Great price! I actually purchased the "Evolution Pro Compact" version which is exactly the same as the "Evolution Compact" but marketed for professional installers.

I think I heard (but could be remembering wrong) that King Waste is made by ISE, but marketed by Sears/Great Indoors. Good Luck!

Our ISE cover control is so quiet that my husband thinks it can't possibly be working well. LOL.

Insinkerator 1 HP for us. It's quiet--we do not even know it is on!

Wow, I wish all decisions were this easy! Thanks for posting this question, Gowelch...ISE it is for me!

Here is the thread that helped me make my decision. I opted for an Insinkerator Evolution Compact. I've had it two weeks and am really happy with it. It's powerful, very quiet and takes up a little less space under the cabinet. Best wishes!

Here is a link that might be useful: helpful garbage disposal thread from appliance forum

Waste King 1hp which has lifetime warranty

While were on the subject..
Currently, I have a triple bowl w/ the one bowl dedicated to the disposal. I do not use if often, mainly just toss the food scraps into the garbage. I kind of wonder if I should even get one at all in my new house! That being said, I wonder if I should install one anyhow, for resale value down the road?
Robin

I don't use mine often either, but when you want one it's nice to have. That being said I'm on this forum because I thought as long as I'm waiting for my blanco silgranit to arrive I'd get new parts as in sink drains and a new garbage disposal. Insinkerator Evolution here I come!

ISE evolution compact here too. Very quiet--can't hear it except when something's going in. Even then it's pretty quiet.

Thanks all for sharing your experience.
I didn't know much about garbage disposal, but now I am informed.

I will definitely buy one for my main sink in the kitchen.