Hello Mike and thank you for the feedback you posted on the Home Depot website about your Moen Prep Series 1/2 HP Continuous Feed Garbage Disposal with Sound Reduction and Fast Track Installation. The noise level of the installed disposal will be influenced by installation conditions. Because of this, perceived noise levels will vary. The Moen Prep Series 1/2 HP Continuous Feed Garbage Disposal with Sound Reduction and Fast Track Installation is a ½ Horsepower, 2600RPM permanent magnet motor designed to provide powerful grinding and reduce jamming. For pre-purchase, installation, and warranty assistance, please contact Moen Consumer Services at 1-800-289-6636 and are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 7:00 pm Eastern Time.