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More expensive. Batch-feed models come exclusively with higher horsepower, which tend to cost more than the cheaper ⅓-hp and ½-hp continuous-feed models. “Since we only offer one batch-feed model, we made it ¾-hp because that amount of power meets the needs of almost all consumers,” says Wiegand. “They also tend to be a bit more expensive than continuous-feed models due to the extra components that go into the stopper.”

Time-consuming. If you have lots of food to grind, processing it in batches can feel tedious.

Potentially inconvenient. "If you lose the cover or manage to damage it, the batch-feed disposal won’t work," says Ciufo. Replacement covers cost around $30 to $40.

Higher risk of clogs. “With a batch-feed disposal, you're processing a large load of food all at once so you need to be careful not to overload the hopper,” says Eric Schultz, director of product management at InSinkErator. “And if you have older pipes that are more constricted, you might have to be a little bit more careful.”

Takes up more space. Batch-feed disposals have longer necks to accommodate the hopper that you fill with food scraps. This might take a couple more inches of vertical space underneath your cabinet. The models we test range from 14 to 16 inches tall, so you can expect 10 to 12 inches of clearance to store your cleaning supplies.

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