Rethinking Garbage Disposal Controls: Is There a Better Way?

Safety in Wet Environments

In the kitchen, water and electricity often live just inches apart. Traditional wall switches put electrical contacts in places where moisture and wet hands are common. Isn’t it time to ask whether there’s a safer way to control your disposal?

Placement and Everyday Convenience

Why do so many disposal switches end up in awkward locations—tucked behind the sink, hidden on the backsplash, or even across the room? Wouldn’t it be easier if the control were exactly where you prep and clean?

Kitchen Design and Aesthetics

You’ve chosen the perfect countertops, backsplash, and fixtures. Does a standard wall switch really complement that look, or does it stick out? A sleeker solution could make your kitchen both safer and more stylish.

Installation and Flexibility

Adding or moving a traditional switch means cutting into walls and running new wiring. Isn’t there a simpler, faster, and cleaner way to set up garbage disposal control—without a full electrical project?

Durability and Maintenance

Wall switches wear out over time. Dirt, grease, and moisture are tough on electrical contacts. What if you could cut down on wear and tear with a design that’s built to last?

The Lew Electric Solution: Whisper Switch Series

Lew Electric has taken these questions and designed the answer: the Whisper Switch series. Instead of relying on electrical wiring at the point of use, this innovative switch uses air pressure to control your disposal. That means no electricity at the button, making it safer in wet environments.

• Safer in the Kitchen – No electrical wiring at the switch, just clean and simple air activation.
• Convenient Placement – Mounts directly on your countertop, always within reach.
• Designed to Match – Available in finishes like stainless steel, matte black, brushed nickel, and bronze to blend seamlessly with your kitchen style.
• Easy to Install – Drill a small hole, connect the air tube, and you’re done. No rewiring required.
• Built to Last – Resistant to grease, dirt, and moisture—ensuring long-term reliability.

The Whisper Switch makes disposal control safer, easier, and more elegant—an upgrade you’ll notice every single day.

👉 Learn more and see the finishes here: https://www.lewelectric.com/residential/garbage-disposal-air-switch/