Ouaken 4L Electric Composter for Kitchen, Smart Countertop Compost Bin, Odorless | Low Noise | Auto-Cleaning | Turn Food Waste into Fertilizer, Indoor Food Waste Compost Machine, White

It is very easy to use; it is a high quality, well made appliance, I could hardly hear it working, it runs so quietly. The finished product of the crush mode, (which is what I use) was some dark, small amount of dry material which is easily poured into another collection container, awaiting my using it outside on my plants. There is no odor whatsoever. The lower part of the picture shows the crumbly finished product, ready for my outside

This is a great little machine. I followed the directions for what to add, and used the "crush" feature first. Within 4 hours, the machine heated, crushed, and reduced the veg/coffee ground/eggshell mixture into a nice dark dirt. The bin side reduced the veg matter from a full bucket to about a 1/4. So efficient! It's quiet and odor-free. I'm trying the "ferment" cycle next, and putting the results in a giant tub to use for the garden in spring. I've been researching these table-top machines for a while, and I'm so happy with the Oauken composter.

It is amazing to me how well this product works. First of all it’s VERY quiet. You hardly notice it (I was sitting nearby). I had started it in the evening and when I got up the next morning it was done crushing. The consistency of the end product was a bit coarse and a little stringy but it was dry and greatly reduced in size. I was very pleased. I had started out w/about the bucket being slightly more than half full of scraps and ended up w/less than 2 cups of “compost”. I have not yet tried the “ferment” cycle as I’m not yet in need of actual fertilizer. The only downside was the “earthy” smell as it was crushing the scraps. So I have moved the composter farther away from where I tend to sit and that will no longer be an issue. I think this product works very well and I’m very pleased with my purchase.

I actually use this compost bin in my shower, and it works amazingly! It’s the perfect size, very sturdy, and doesn’t rust or hold any odor. The lid fits tightly, and the handle makes it super easy to move around when cleaning. I love how simple and stylish it looks it matches my bathroom décor perfectly. Definitely a great find that can be used in different ways around the house!

Have had the Quaken Electric Composter for a one week. The unit performs the composting function very well, however I must say the charcoal filtration system does not provide odor free processing. We have tried various smelly foods to see how it does i.e. onions, fish, eggs etc. In all cases during the crush & fermentation cycles, but particularly cooked fish scrapes (mixed with other vegetables), the kitchen, and ultimately the rest of our home, definitely smelt of fish, not exactly pleasant. Definitely required us to open windows etc. Other batches of items have had unpleasant odors as well. The manual does not provide any information on charcoal replacement other than to say charcoal pellets must be 4mm or greater. Activated carbon replacement seems simple enough (no instructions in manual of how to complete replacement) hope it helps! Unit is very easy to clean, quiet during operation, holds plenty of food scrapes, and has a small footprint.

After moving to a new place where I cannot compost outdoors any longer, I purchased this machine. It is a workhorse. I use it almost every other day and it helps me save on money by reducing the amount of trash at the curb. I think there is a good amount of kitchen scraps and biodegradable materials that fit into the bucket. The carbon filter works with smell issues. The user manual is very handy with recommendations for your needs but with experience you can see what ratios of materials work well by the look of the final compost material. After almost a year, I did run into a problem with the machine but the company took care of the issue right away after I contacted them and stood by their warranty. I really like the machine and customer service.

This little machine is amazing! It is super quiet, gets the job done, and the dirt is dry and ready to use. Very easy to clean! Still wondering the amount of energy it uses.

It works nicely, with decent temp and blender power, great odor and noise control. It's sturdy and well built. I am liking it, compared to other e-composters I have used.

I have wanted an electric composter for a long time, so I did research, read customer reviews and consumer reports before settling on the Ouaken electric composter. While there are a lot of options and brands available, I chose this one because of the many positive reviews, consumer reports, good price and features other brands do not have. The 4 litre bucket size is the largest I could find within a reasonable price range. I can fit a ton of kitchen scraps into it and only have to run the composter once to clean them all up. This model also has a self cleaning feature that I did not see in any other brand. The glass top allows you to view the composting process as it happens. It's amazing how quickly a full bucket of food scraps turns into a small amount of grounds at the bottom of the bucket. The composter is easy to set up and the instruction manual informative. I would have appreciated more information on what items can and cannot be used in the composter. They do not have a website with this information, but you can email their customer service if you have a question about a specific item. They respond quickly and are helpful. I have used the composter several times on various types of food scraps and each time it took between 3 and 4 hours to process a full bucket. The compost is consistently dry, clean and finely ground. There is no offensive smell. The composter turns off automatically when the process is completed. It's best to let it cool down before opening the lid, as it gets quite hot. You also want to sit your composter where it has open space all around it, for safety, given how hot it gets. I followed the recommendation to add browns to my greens for a well balanced compost. I have been using finely shredded paper from my paper shredder and it works perfectly. I've also added used paper towels and napkins, which also worked well. The machine is extremely quiet, even at night when there is no other noise. I saw in the customer reviews that some people complained about the lid not fitting. I do not see how it can be an issue, as you just need to line up the arrow and turn the lid to open and close it. The lid fits securely and is easy to operate. I had also read some people experienced the composter jamming. If you do not put unreasonably large chunks of food in the composter, it will not jam. I have not experienced any jamming, even with a full bucket. I have avoided putting in large items like apple cores or corn cobs. I do not eat meat, so I did not try to process bones. The composter has a warranty, so don't forget to follow the instructions in the manual and register your warranty by emailing the company your Amazon order number. I do not have any concerns or complaints about the composter. It has exceeded my expectations. The only quirk I have found is that when you open the lid, the power comes on automatically. This is helpful if you are going to use the machine at the time, but if you are just putting some scraps in there for later, you have to manually turn the machine off. Not a big deal, just a quirk I noticed. Overall, I highly recommend the Ouaken electric composter with the 4 litre bucket. I wish I had gotten this sooner, when I was canning food from my garden.

The Ouaken Electric Composter has completely changed how I deal with food waste. It’s compact and sleek, fitting perfectly on my countertop without taking up much space. Despite its small size, the 4L capacity is ideal for daily use and handles scraps from an entire day easily. What really stands out is how quiet and completely odorless it is. Even after using it today, there’s absolutely no smell — which is amazing. It runs so quietly that I can leave it on overnight and forget it’s even working. The 3-hour composting cycle is impressive. It quickly turns kitchen waste into dry, nutrient-rich fertilizer that I now use for my indoor and outdoor plants. The auto-cleaning feature is another huge plus — it keeps the inside fresh with minimal effort on my part. Using it is super easy — the buttons are clear, and the design feels premium. I also love knowing I’m reducing waste and helping the environment at the same time.

Ce composteur électrique est vraiment top pour réduire les déchets de cuisine sans effort. Il est simple à utiliser, silencieux et ne dégage aucune odeur, ce qui le rend parfait pour un usage intérieur. En plus, le compost obtenu est idéal pour les plantes, tout en faisant un geste concret pour l’environnement.

I don’t usually leave reviews, but this little machine genuinely deserves one. The Ouaken electric composter has completely changed how I deal with kitchen waste. It’s tidy, fast, and surprisingly quiet - I honestly can’t imagine going back to a regular food caddy now (which I also bought from Amazon). It reduces waste dramatically and turns it into dry, odour-free compost in just a few hours. I was sceptical at first, but it actually works exactly as described. Even onion peels and leftovers are gone by the next morning. The smell control is excellent – no weird odours at all (carbon filter system clearly does its job) Build quality is solid and it looks quite smart on the counter, not like some bulky bit of equipment you want to hide away. Our kitchen is relatively small/moderate size so it was quite important that it's not bulky. The bucket lifts out easily and can go straight in the dishwasher, which makes it very handy. I also like that it tells you when the filter needs changing. It’s quiet enough to run at night (you can barely hear it), and it doesn’t give off any heat or steam. I’ve noticed my kitchen bin hardly needs emptying anymore, which feels great from both a convenience and environmental point of view. To conclude, it does exactly what it promises, and does it brilliantly. Super easy to use, very clean, no smell, no fuss. If you cook regularly and care about reducing waste, this is a fantastic buy. Highly recommend it.

This composter is great, quiet and takes no time for it to compost, no smell it’s Super easy to use and cleans up without any elbow grease at all.