Does it have a removable splash guard for easy cleaning? The $80 one I bought does not and I hate that. Also, too loud!
1339631
Yes. This unit actually may be too quiet; over the sound of the runnning water one has to concentrate to remember that it is on!
1339632
Yes, it does. As I mentioned in my review the mounting parts were interchangeable with the old ones so I avoided removing the old collar and mounting bracket. The splash guards were also interchangeable so I used the new one, placing it in the old collar.The new disposer is so quiet you have to listen closely to hear whether it's running. Don't go off and leave it running by mistake!
1339633
It comes with a rubber insert which can be removed and cleaned. Plus it is really quiet.
1339634
Yes, the Evolution has a removable splash guard. You are required to run water while it is operating. The water helps it to be very quiet and washes the grindings down the drain. You would rarely need to clean the grind chamber. The disposer that you have currently will not measure up to the Evolution. The Evolution is more powerful (1hp) and it is made of stainless steel (no rust). You need to go to Insinkerator's website to read about the Evolution. There is quite a bit of information there. Moreover, you will be paying for a disposer that will get the job done.
1339635
Yes - it has a very effective splash guard that is very easy to remove for cleaning and very simple to put back in. As for noise - this is absolutely the quietest garbage disposal we have ever owned; you can hardly hear it even when it is grinding up raw vegetable waste - the splashing water is louder than the disposal unit.
275066
No it is not loud and obnoxious. Plus, since you are outside the whole time and the kids are presumable sliding and splashing around having fun; no one ever notices the fan. We got a good 4 years out of ours until we gave it away to a neighbor after our son outgrew it. They use it and still have it. A couple of holes had to be patched up.
669608
I have not tried to turn that off. I dont think it is that Loud at all especially when you close the Bathroom door. It probably sounds like the BATH FAn running outside. The Vacuum though allows for NO CLEAN UP which is so great. Never had one before with a Vacuum and I will never buy another one without it. My wife is most happy because she doesnt have to tell me to clean up my hair anymore haha....
1194646
No, it does not. You have to remove the splashguard and use a broom handle or similar object to rotate the table. Also, it is noisy. There is a reset switch underneath facing out if it is installed properly.
1899158
I have actually removed the nozzle guard gate altogether because 1) you don't need it 2) the guard actually makes the water splash all over. It works fine without the nozzle guard.
16582
No, it does not. Also, makes lot of running water noise and the paint chips off within weeks. Stay away! Spend more more money and get a brand name.
298126
I had that same problem with the Essence/Elite models...However the heads on this easy clean model are different you just pop the new one in and go. So less chance of water getting down in side and creating that nasty build up we have to clean every once in a while. I believe this is a much better design and I've only been using for about 2 days so I'll check back in a month and post my findings.
2248104
Yes, it came with a back splash but we chose to install without a back splash and it looks great.
2109059
No, it doesn't splash all over. It must have a built in restricter, my water pressure is about 60 PSI. I'm very happy with it so far, very solid feel, good quality product.
2317
Yes, a silicone splash guard is included. You have to remove it when putting on the lid, though.
461166
Yikes, sorry to hear that. I guess it's all relative. It's loud without being abrasive. I have decent hearing, so I liked that it gradually increases (over about 15-30 seconds) so I can usually turn it off before it gets too loud. I have used it in two different apartments and can always hear it, even while in the shower. But it typically doesn't seem to stir my sleeping fiancé, who is a very heavy sleeper. Hope this helps.
1072638
It is noisy when the water level goes down. you need to refill and maintain a higher water level to avoid the noise.
2152684
Mostly wipes out easily. There are some corners and extrusions inside the splash guard, but only a well inside the main compartment. I use a wet sponge.
1327165
Yes, I have no problem with splashing unless I turn it up full blast, which isn't ever necessary. I hope that helps. It's a beautiful sink and we are really enjoying it.
1244562
Yes. Splash guard included. I use it independently but it will fit over a standard toilet, and for that you don't use the backrest I believe. I don't use the backrest as my space very limited. I wasn't able to put the back rest on but I think that is my limited know how. Even I was able to assemble it easily. Very simple. And I don't need the back rest. It ias a very stable unit. It is a great comfort to me as I need that extra height. Completely recommend it. I did think to get another for the toilet but I got a raised addition that fit onto the toilet. Again a great comfort but would not work for a man.
850451
The back splash is not attached. It come separately. We ended up using something else as well and it looked fine. We just used the sink it came with.
1072640
Not so fast people. *Most* of the time this unit is pretty quiet, only producing a very low steady hum. However, it *can* get annoyingly loud (3-4 times its normal volume) where it's sort of vibrating the plastic pieces of itself together. Topping off the water level sometimes helps a little, but most of the time it makes no difference. (It does the same thing right after a fresh cleaning too, so it's not an issue with debris.) When this happens, you can tap it / nudge it / smack it and the vibrating noise will cease - USUALLY. But sometimes it won't. There have been times where I wanted to smash it to bits with a hammer to make the noise stop. The only thing I've found that you can do to quiet it down is to completely open it up like you're cleaning it and pop the pump assembly loose and reseat it. It helps to barely press the pump down onto its suction cups, which is now what I do when I clean it. Before, I used to press the pump down firmly, which seemed logical but only increases the chance the unit will vibrate loudly. It seems like they ought to have put rubber seals between the plastic pieces where they meet or at least on the little studs the pump sits between or something, although I'm sure that would've increased the cost. Oh, I have the unit sitting on a thick, soft, rubber mat too. It's not sitting directly on a hard surface that would exacerbate any vibration noise.