InSinkErator Badger 5 Garbage Disposal, Badger Series 1/2 HP Continuous Feed Food Waste Disposer

I really like the Badger series garbage disposals. My previous one, 1/3 hp, lasted for 15yrs before going out. I find they're easy to remove and install. They are durable and powerful. The noise level is nominal. Ours never clogged nor jammed, and even if it did jam it has a simple access port under the unit to release the jam with an Allen wrench, which Badger provides with the new unit. The unit is compact and remains out of the way to leave plenty of room under our kitchen sink. I installed a 1/2 hp garbage disposal this time to get even more grinding power out of it. The price point is reasonable, in my opinion, as compared to other disposals of this type.

Good product, but it doesn't come with a cord. And, it won't accept one of those snap in cords. It has two wires that twist onto a standard cord with two wires and a ground wire. I connected mine to an existing cable that was heavy duty. It was a bitch fitting it into the wire cavity, but eventually it fit. I used the existing drain rather than the one it came with. Installation took two hours because of that heavy duty cable. I had to clip off a too-long ground wire, then struggle to fit it around the screw. Otherwise, the installation went as described in the instructions. Working under the sink was a bear, but my headlamp made a big difference in placing the screwdriver and seeing what I was doing. The disposal works and isn't that loud. The original disposal, also an Insinkerater, lasted 35 years, so I got my money's worth there. And, I should mention, I was able to use it's housing for the new one. I wonder if I can recycle the old unit.

Nice quality for the money, very easy to install too, took me less than 10min

Easy swap no hassle works as designed 30 days of testing shows no noticeable defects. Tenant is content.

(Relatively) easy installation. Getting snap ring on was difficult for this 73 year old. First time didn’t get on tight, causing leak. Redid everything, got it right 2nd time. Very quiet!!!

My house was built by the first owner and his brother. I suspect that neither one possessed a framing square nor a level. The disposer was connected under the sink with a straight fitting rather than a P trap. Both sinks then fed to a "T" where the P trap was downstream. This made the alignment of the straight fitting critical and it turned out to be too short and too low to match the new disposer. The instructions talk briefly about orienting the disposer to face the plumbing but do not make it clear that in order to rotate the disposer to mate with the plumbing the disposer has to be fully installed and then the hanging weight of the disposer allows it to be rotated to the right before you cinch the clamp to lock it in place. Make sure that all three mounting lugs are engaged with the ramps on the sink adaptor. If you miss one, the disposer slams into the bottom of the undersink cabinet. You can imagine how I know this. After three days and two trips to different hardware stores, I was able to mate all of the plumbing up. Final leak test showed no leaks and per instructions with the sink partially filled with water I pulled the stopper and turned on the new disposer. It emptied the sink so rapidly that water briefly backed up in the other sink. It is also a lot quieter than the disposer replaced. Both were the same Insinkerator brand but many years apart in age. The new disposer is great but the instructions could be a little bit clearer about how to orient the disposer to the plumbing. I decided that it would be unfair to reduce a star because of the vague instructions.

Replaced the 1984 version perfectly. Just a little more tools and effort than changing a battery. So easy that I probably missed the part to remove the drain plug. If you don’t have a dishwasher you don’t need to worry about it. It’s where the dishwasher drain tube attaches. For what now is an obvious reason, there is a plug in there. Before you do anything just take the handle end of a small ish screwdriver and give it a few whacks with a hammer; you’ll feel, possibly hear it pop out. Remove it from the top and it’s good to go. If you don’t do this you will have standing water in your dishwasher ask me how I know. Great product I hope it last as long as the last one that just got too rusted after….44 years???

Super easy to install, only took me about 30 minutes to remove and replace with this one, clear installation instructions. Have been using for over 4 months, so far everything seems fine, no leaks, no abnormal noise

The Insinkerator Badger 5 is a powerful and efficient solution for managing food waste in your household. With its 1/2 HP motor, it quickly and effectively grinds food scraps, reducing the need for excess garbage and promoting a cleaner environment. The compact design allows for easy installation under your sink, and the durable construction ensures long-lasting performance. The Badger 5 also features a galvanized steel grind system that can handle a variety of food waste, making it a reliable choice for any kitchen. Say goodbye to unpleasant odors and the hassle of dealing with food waste, thanks to the Insinkerator Badger 5.

Es el segundo que compro y estoy muy satisfecha con el producto. El primero que tuve fue el mismo modelo y duro 15 años incluyendo un cambio de casa que es bastante y lo cambie porque empezo a gotear de abajo aunque seguia prendiendo. Si de repente no prende es porque se atoro una pieza. Tiene abajo un boton para resetear, si prende pero no tritura solo metes abajo la llave alen que viene y giras y asi se desatora. Si huele mal tira 1/4 de cascara de limon con bicarbonato y triturala. Es la mejor compra que puedes hacer en tu cocina. Antes detestaba agarrar los restos de comida que se acumulaban, con esto los dejas ir y despues de un rato prendes el triturador unos segundos y listo.

Eu já conhecia o produto, usei por alguns anos e é muito útil, mas há duas características a ressaltar: - tem vida útil programada, creio eu: após um certo tempo de uso deve ser substituído; - há resíduos que travam seu funcionamento; qualquer vegetal fibroso é apenas um de alguns exemplos.

Excelente! fácil de instalar!

Exchanged my old one with this new one (same brand and size). Installed it myself. Works nicely. Delivery was fast and cost was less than the stores.