InSinkErator Badger 1/2 HP Food Waste Disposer - Badger 5

InSinkErator Badger 1/2 HP Food Waste Disposer - Badger 5I purchased this as a replacement for a Badger 1 - 1/3 hp model which was 11 years old and had worn out cutter blades which caused sink stoppages. It physically matched exactly the size dimensions of the old one and all plumbing parts matched up perfectly with no problems. It was rather easy to install and works perfectly in our sink. With the added motor power it easily works to perfection, although no quieter than the old one. I can understand why this is the #1 choice of professional plumbers.

I was very happy thinking I would replace my current disposal with one that appeared to be the same model and design. The model was correct and most everything was interchangeable except for the output tubing. The included l-shaped drainage tube was different from the older model and, therefore, did not interchange correctly. I had to take a trip to Home Depot to purchase a different connector tube and fittings. My only wish is that if the company changes the design, the included adapter reproduce the original size, length and angle fittings. It is in and working fine except that I spent a little more that I thought would be necessary. Retirement is not always what its cracked up to be when it comes to money.

We have just had our 3 year old unit fail completely in the same way Paul did.

The plastic housing is cracking. Of course this is not something that can be fixed by replacing a washer or something simple.

When I phoned their customer service, I was told that as it was out of the 2 year warranty, they were not interested. While I can understand this for minor problems, it is pretty bad when the unit is completely worthless such a small time after installation.

Emerson products might have been good 20 years ago, but they sure aren't now.

Unless you like doing plumbing repairs, steer clear.

This was the second garbage disposal I purchased to replace the original insinkerator that I had for over ten years. I returned a waste king garbage diposal and I am happy that I decided to go purchase an insinkerator instead. It was fairly easy to follow the instructions and install. I put the badger together by myself and this was only my second time installing a garbade disposal.

My kitchen had no Waste Disposal (i know). I live in a small studio and this unit looked perfect on amazon.

It is. The wiring was not included with this unit (I knew this before I bought it), but amazing offered it as a combo pack (look for it).

I bought some supplies from my local hardware store (plumbers putty, silicon, some extra PVC piping just in case) and got to work.

Installed the unit in about 2 hours total. Never installed one of these before, so it is a learning experience. It was easy to attach everything to it. All of the plugs are rubber mounted so no vibration permeates.

First time I turned on the unit, I thought it was jammed because it was so quiet. 3 weeks later, the unit is still as quiet as day one.

If you are looking for a high quality unit that fits in a small sink very well, get this one.