Description
Garbage Disposal Air Switch Kit – Sink & Countertop Push Button
A Safer, More Convenient Way to Control Your Disposal
Traditional wall switches can be inconvenient when a garbage disposal is installed in a kitchen island. They can also place an electrical switch near a wet environment.
A PresAir air switch moves the point of actuation to a convenient push button on your sink or countertop.
When you press the button, an air pulse travels through tubing to a switch inside the converter box. The electrical switching occurs away from the user, providing electrical isolation with no voltage at the point of actuation.
Why homeowners choose PresAir:
- Ideal for kitchen islands
- Push-button operation
- No electrical voltage at the button
- Easy sink or countertop installation
- Multiple finishes available
- No external air compressor required
- Made in the USA
- Compatible with most AC-powered garbage disposals installed beneath the sink.
How a Garbage Disposal Air Switch Works
- Press the Button Pressing the sink-top button creates a pulse of air.
- Air Travels Through the Tubing The pulse travels through flexible tubing to the converter box beneath the sink.
- The Disposal Turns On or Off The air pulse activates the electrical switch inside the converter box.
No electrical current is present at the push button.
The Push Button Garbage Disposal Switch Kit Includes:
- 🔘 Push Button 1.49″ flush-mount button with nut.
- 📦 Plug-In Air Switch Converter box containing the air switch.
- 📏 Air Tubing 8 feet of tubing included.
- 🔩 Installation Components Fittings required for a single-outlet sink-top installation.
The Perfect Solution for Kitchen Islands
A traditional wall switch isn’t always practical when your sink is located in a kitchen island.
With an air switch, the button can be installed directly on the sink or countertop, putting disposal control exactly where you need it.
Two installation options:
- Countertop installation Drill a 1¼-inch hole and mount the button using the supplied gasket and nut.
- Sink installation Use an existing sink hole intended for a sprayer or soap dispenser.
Will This Air Switch Work With My Garbage Disposal?
Compatible with most AC-powered garbage disposals installed beneath the sink.
- InSinkErator
- Waste King
- Badger
- Other major garbage disposal brands
Installation Is Simple
- Mount the air button Install the button in your countertop or an existing sink accessory hole.
- Connect the air tubing Connect the tubing from the bottom of the button to the converter box.
- Plug in the converter Plug the converter into a grounded wall outlet.
- Plug in your disposal Plug the disposal’s power cord into the converter.
- Test the button Press the button and verify the disposal operates correctly.
Product Specifications
Our air switch products deliver complete electrical isolation with zero voltage at the point of actuation. The air switching system connects the air switch to an air bellow using air tubing. When the air bellow is pressed, it sends a pulse of air through the tubing actuating the air switch. There is complete electrical isolation with no voltage – low or high – to worry about at the point of actuation. No external compressed air is required.
Available in a variety of colors such as: chrome, brushed nickel and white. Other color options are available, contact factory for more information.
| Specification | Details |
| Product | Garbage Disposal Air Switch Kit |
| Operation | Alternate Action / Momentary |
| Button | 1.49″ Flush Button |
| Tubing | 8 ft. |
| Outlet | Single Outlet |
| Application | AC-powered garbage disposals |
| Button finishes | Chrome / Brushed Nickel / White |
| Air supply | No external compressed air required |
| Manufacturing | USA |
Replacing an Existing Garbage Disposal Air Switch? The PresAir kit may be a replacement option for many existing air-switch installations.
Before ordering, verify:
- Your disposal uses AC power
- The existing system uses pneumatic tubing
- The mounting hole and button configuration are compatible
- You need momentary or alternate-action operation
Not sure what you need? Send us a photo of your existing switch and we’ll help identify the right replacement.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Item arrived quickly and well packaged.
Dale B. (verified owner) –
Larry S. (verified owner) –
Purchase was handled promptly and I received the product in perfect condition. I choose this brand because others had no agency approvals that included the assembly, only the cord or none at all. I installed the switch and control and it works as it should.
Stanley Rabe (verified owner) –
I love the switch, but the new one is smaller than the old one and doesn’t stay in place in the round hole in my cabinet baseboard. So I have it hanging from a hook in the cabinet until I figure it out.