“Product is OK but the package I received was missing a few of the small parts that should have been included, 1 bolt and 3 screws, not cool ! Luckily I had the old one to pirate parts off of.”
“Like many of the reviews mention you don't need to replace the in-sink collar. However if replacing an old one with screw on straight pipe you may need to purchase another pipe. They only provide a curved pipe and it is not threaded. Would have been nice if they provided a straight-pipe option and/or retained the screw-on threads.”
“If you previously had a Badger InSinkErator Garbage Disposal, the new one installs like a breeze. (I'm a 95 lb woman in her 60's so let's not hear that this was hard to do.) The only problem is the drainage set up on some older ones had a threaded attachment and the new one requires a flanged pipe. The box provided only a 90 degree straight down flanged pipe which wouldn't work for me. Still a short trip to the hardware store offered the straight across flanged pipe which was exactly what I needed. Maybe InSinkErator could provide both so novices don't get so confused and have to interrupt their installations. So far, it works great.Perhaps it's worth adding that the older one had what is apparently a common failing with this brand and the brand has known this for at least a decade and yet has failed to improve it. The disposal body cracked right down from the pipe setting and flooded the sink area and floor.”
“My Badger 1 came with my home and ran for 12 years. This Badger 5 was super easy to swap it with. The drain plug does take a few wacks with a hammer but popped right out. I've never done it before but it only took me about 30 minutes. The drain pipes lined up and I didn't even need to change out the sink part, the new one slid right on since they are the same size. I don't know if its actually quieter than my old one but it runs well so far. Very happy with my purchase.Update: Glad I bought the extra warranty cuz unfortunately this thing only lasted 30 months.. just stopped working 😕”
“Replaced duplicate model however original installation was wired. Had to remove plug by removing shield, cutting the wires, rewire, use existing wire caps, then electric tape. New unit not a tall, so had to reuse torn plastic shield. Installation took several attempts to get it right. 30 minute installation took several hours. Would have preferred no 3-prong plug design instead. Good product”
“For the love of god just please use stainless steel for components. This is a great, otherwise durable disposal and if they would only use stainless steel it would last decades rather than 3-5 years. But like clockwork, moisture over that time erodes the parts and starts a slow leak. Such a waste because the motor would last so much longer.”
“I got this disposal after my first one's motor died. This was a very good disposal until suddenly out of nowhere the motor burned out. Only lasted 2 years and didnt have anything that shouldnt have been in there. Only issue I have is the motor lasting a little more than 2 years until you need another replacement.”
