Alfi Whirlaway 291 1/2 Horsepower Garbage Disposer
- Garbage Disposal
- 1
- Blue
- 8.7 pounds
A dependable, straightforward replacement disposal for average household use, with an EZ mount design that keeps installation manageable without a plumber.
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Overview
The Whirlaway 291 is a 1/2 horsepower garbage disposer weighing 8.7 lbs, built as a compact replacement unit rather than a full new installation kit. The manufacturer describes a high speed permanent magnet motor and a 2 year over the counter replacement warranty; the power cord is not included.
Several reviewers used it specifically to replace an older Whirlaway 191 or a GE Disposall, and note the 291 is a step up in power at 1/2 HP versus the older 1/3 HP units it commonly replaces. Its EZ mount system is designed to skip plumber's putty on stainless sinks, and more than one reviewer found that a dab of petroleum jelly on the mounting ring made the twist-lock install noticeably easier.
- 1/2 horsepower permanent magnet motor
- 8.7 lb unit weight
- EZ mount system, no plumber's putty needed on steel sinks
- 2 year over the counter replacement warranty
Who it's for
Fits a homeowner replacing an aging disposal in a standard household kitchen, especially someone swapping out an older Whirlaway or GE unit with a matching mount style. It is not built for heavy commercial grinding loads beyond typical household food waste.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers consistently call installation straightforward, especially with the EZ mount system, and several note it runs quieter than the older units it replaced. The main complaints are the missing power cord, no Allen wrench port for manually clearing a bind, and a tendency to bind up if the disposal sits unused for a while.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- EZ mount system skips plumber's putty on steel sinks
- Runs quieter than older units it commonly replaces
- Includes sink mounting hardware
- Straightforward install reported by multiple reviewers
- No power cord included
- No Allen wrench access port for manual jam clearing
- Can bind up after periods of disuse
Performance notes
The 1/2 HP permanent magnet motor is enough for routine household food waste according to reviewers, several of whom compare it favorably to older Badger and GE units it replaced. One tradeoff is that unlike many disposals it has no Allen wrench access port for manually freeing a jammed grinder, so a couple of reviewers had to reach a screwdriver down the drain to clear a bind.
Specifications
| Brand | Whirlaway |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 8.7 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Blue |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Alfi Whirlaway 291 1/2 Horsepower Garbage Disposer, No Size, Blue |
| Other details | |
| Item Type Name | Alfi Whirlaway 291 1/2 Horsepower Garbage Disposer, No Size, Blue |
| Shape | Cylindrical |
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Questions about the Whirlaway garbage disposals
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Whirlaway 291 include a power cord?
No, reviewers note the cord is not included, though one was able to reuse the cord from the disposal it replaced.
How do you clear a jam if the disposal binds up?
There is no Allen wrench access port on this model; one reviewer had to use a long screwdriver down the drain to free the grinder.
Is it a good replacement for an older Whirlaway or GE disposal?
Multiple reviewers used it to replace an older Whirlaway 191 or GE Disposall and found it a comparable or stronger fit at 1/2 HP.