Waste Maid Black
Score: 72/100
Kraus WasteGuard
Score: 78/100Rankings
The Kraus WasteGuard is a 1/2 HP continuous-feed garbage disposal featuring a high-speed permanent-magnet motor designed for efficient residential food waste grinding. It incorporates noise-reduction technologies and a stainless steel grinding chamber, though it requires a separately purchased switch and has a smaller capacity. Best suited for regular home cooks and DIY installers seeking quiet operation in open-concept kitchens.
The Wastemaid 10-US-WM-258-3B is a 1/2 horsepower mid-duty garbage disposal featuring a permanent magnet motor designed for continuous feed operation. It combines anti-jam grinding technology with sound insulation and corrosion-resistant construction for typical household food waste processing. It is best suited for standard household use where moderate noise reduction is desired.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
0.5 hpbest | 0.5 hpbest | |
— | 27 cupsbest | |
14.6 inchesbest | 13.88 inches | |
7.2 inches | 8.75 inchesbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 10.2 lbsbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Acoustics & Comfort(1) | ||
Sound Insulation Level | Fully Insulated | Yes |
Reliability & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Duration | 6-Year/Lifetime | 5 Years |
Environmental & Compatibility(1) | ||
Septic Safe | true | |
Operation & Controls(2) | ||
Feed Type | Continuous Feed | Continuous |
Control Type | Switch | External Switch |
Safety & Durability(1) | ||
Overload Protection | True | true |
Power & Performance(2) | ||
Grind Chamber Capacity (cups) | cups | 27 cups |
Grinding System | Anti-Jam Torque Master | 1-Stage |
Installation & Compatibility(3) | ||
Mounting System | 3-Bolt | 3-bolt |
Drain Connection Size | 3.5 | |
Dishwasher Connection | True | true |
Electrical & Power(1) | ||
Power Cord Included | True | true |
Physical Dimensions(3) | ||
Height (inches) | 14.6 inches | 13.88 inches |
Width (inches) | 7.2 inches | 8.75 inches |
Net Weight (lbs) | 10.2 lbs | lbs |
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