Garbage disposals are designed to help grind down the small particles of food that get pushed down the drain when we rinse off the dishes or wash the dishes.
There are a few different garbage disposal accessories that you can purchase to ensure a longer lasting life of the garbage disposal. Of course it would help tremendously if we could scrape as much food off of the plates into the garbage can before rinsing them or washing them in the sink. There are 4 different garbage disposals accessories available and they are the White Flexible Discharge Tube, the Power Cord Accessory Kit, Dishwasher Connection Kit and the Black Single Outlet Sink Top Switch. Let’s take a look at see what each accessory can offer in way of making the InSinkErator Garbage Disposals run more efficiently and have a longer life span.
InSinkErator White Flexible Discharge Tube
This accessory will allow a faster way of connecting the disposal discharge to the actual drain line. The flexible discharge tube can retract and extend between 6 inches and 10 inches. It will create tight right angles or the slightest angles in order to connect with the existing 1-1/2 inch drain plumbing you have installed. The tubing is a white finish made from durable and long lasting plastic. The outside diameter on the discharge hose is 3/4″ and the it measures about 5-3/4″ in width. This hose works in conjunction with most InSinkErator Garbage Disposals. The InSinkErator White Flexible Discharge Tube is affordable and costs around $12.50.
InSinkErator Power Cord Accessory Kit
The InSinkErator Power Cord Accessory Kit offers an easy to install assembly. It comes with a 3-foot UL listed cord, wire connectors and a strain relief clamp. These accessories all come with an easy to read installation guide. Once you have successfully installed your power cord, the disposal will plug right into a standard wall outlet. There are no special power converters just a regular kitchen outlet. The Power Cord Accessory Kit is affordable and costs about $11.50. You can find these in your home improvement stores or local hardware stores.
InSinkErator Dishwasher Connection Kit
The InSinkErator Dishwasher Connection Kit is designed only to be used with any InSinkErator Garbage Disposal. It is easy to install and comes with an easy to read installation guide. The connector hooks up to the dishwasher to help grind down small particles of food that accumulates on the bottom of the dishwasher. The Model is a DWC-00 and it is very affordable, it costs around $ 8.00. You can find them in your local hardware stores or in the larger retail home improvement stores.
InSinkErator Black Single Outlet Sink Top Switch
This convenient accessory is designed to be an alternative to a wall switch. The unit is air activated and is perfect for those homes that have island installations. The InSinkErator Black Single Outlet Sink Top Switch will work with any style disposal. It has a one of a kind two-outlet creation that is perfect for an additional power source for a hot water dispenser. The package comes with a Sink Top Switch Box with a power cord and a chrome and white transmitter. The InSinkErator Black Single Outlet Sink Top Switch is available on Mocha Bronze, Oil Rubbed Bronze, French Gold and Matte Black. This accessory is affordable and is priced around $60.00.
All of these accessories are created to make your garbage disposal virtually maintenance free. If you are thinking about replacing your old garbage disposal, think about the InSinkErator brand. They are reliable and they are dependable. Garbage disposals are only as good as you use them. If you use them properly, they will last a lifetime and these accessories will only enhance your products but if we continue to believe that they will grind up anything they encounter then instead of buying accessories, we will be buying all new disposals. You can find new disposals as well as these great accessories at your local hardware store or your local retail home improvement store.
