InSinkErator Garbage Disposal, Badger 5XP, 3/4 HP Continuous Feed
- RELIABLE & EASY INSTALL: Badger Series disposers are a reliable & functional choice when affordability is the prime concern, and features a compact, space-saving design that fits existing InSinkErator hardware for a quick and easy install.
- DURABLE COMPONENTS: This garbage disposal features our exclusive 3/4 hp Dura-Drive Induction Motor and long lasting galvanized steel components to ensure a dependable grind for everyday food scraps.
- AMERICA'S #1 DISPOSER BRAND: There are more American-built InSinkErator garbage disposals in US homes than all other brands combined. A full line of models means there's one right for every need and budget.
- FASTER, CLEANER, SMARTER: From meal prep to cleanup, InSinkErator helps make it fast & easy to keep your kitchen clean with our iconic appliances: garbage disposals & instant hot water dispensers.
- A HISTORY OF INNOVATION FOR THE SINK: We invented garbage disposals in 1927, & we're the world’s largest manufacturer of garbage disposals & instant hot water dispensers for home & commercial use.
- Average Electrical Usage: 3-4 KWh Per Year
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A Garbage Disposal and a Friend
Why am I writing a review about my beloved garbage disposal? Why am I referring to it as my "beloved" garbage disposal? I replaced a different garbage disposal from Costco; it had lasted a few years before giving up the ghost (the metal teeth within had basically corroded and broken off). Even before it met its untimely end, it had been loud and took a long time to grind things up--despite it being 1-1/4 horsepower! I thought that this might be underpowered (my last one almost had double the power, after all), but it has plenty of power to eat through whatever you throw at it. I don't dump EVERYTHING down the drain, but it takes what I give it with no problems. And the last garbage disposal was loud and raucous--yes, raucous. But this one is a pleasure. When you flip the switch, it makes a reassuring hum. It sounds more like a fine piece of machinery than a couple of animals fighting to the death inside my sink (like my old disposer). It has proven to be reliable and strong. It really has been a great role model for my daughter.
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Top choice
Great disposer! Second one of these that I have installed. Directions are very helpful. Only addition I would make is to be ready to support the unit with a home made stand/support when attaching to sink from below. Unit is just a little to heavy to manhandle into place. Also a great value. In home repair warranty of three years but probably not going to need it.
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Powerful, reasonably quiet. Easy install.
I had an InSinkErator in my house built in 2009. The only problem it ever had was that the rubber baffle thing needed replacing about 10 years in. I was listening to music (in ear monitors) and walked away after turning off the water -- but not the disposal. It took over 30 minutes of running dry before the thing burnt up. Turns out it was a 1/2 hp Bader (no 5 branding back then). The mounting collar is the same, so it took me all of 15 minutes to swap the electrical cord over from the old one and install it. Love it. Much quieter than the old one. Has handled everything so far. 3/4 HP is probably overkill for us - we're very conservative about what we put down there, but based on the performance of the previous one that looks to be the same internals other than a larger/newer electric motor I'm hoping for an even 20 years out of this one.
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EXCELLENT Unit! Highly recommend!
Perfect! Easy peasy installation*. I did mine to dishwasher and was able to use existing plumbing. *I say "easy peasy" NOW but I wanted to scream at the enclosed, ridiculous directions. First of all, ignore where it says to use the mini wrench to pull the old one off. It's not happening. If you're replacing a disposal you have TWO wrenches. Put one each on two of the three "ears" and THEN turn counter clockwise. You'll NEVER get the old one off per the included instructions. Use the old wrench and new one in two of the three "ears" for torque. The old one will pop right off. Secondly, don't think it's going to be easy to get the snap ring off as they say. It's practically impossible (well, IS pretty much impossible unless you cut it off, which I ended up doing and that's not an easy job). To make everything simple loosen up the whole OLD assembly and clean the heck out of it with vinegar. Make sure to dig all the old plumber's putty out and put a new ring of it down. Whether you use the new mount and flange assembly (if you can get the snap ring off) or reuse old, it my same trick will work. After placing new plumber's putty I put a 20 lb. kettlebell on top of the sink opening while the putty sets and then lifted the new disposal into place. It worked great as no wobble or give when manuevering new one into place. Then hook up your dishwasher connection, etc. Do NOT forget to remove the dishwasher plug AND make sure you get it out of the new disposal before mounting. I can't figure out the reviews that are angry at insinkerator for not removing it for them. Not everyone even HAS a dishwasher hookup or wants one. Who would want a big ol' hole in the side if they don't even plan to connect a dishwasher to it? 🤔 I've read a LOT of reviews that this model is very noisy. I'd be willing to bet those individuals have the DW plug rattling around under the grinders as it doesn't just "pop right out" after you dislodge it. The rubber gasket stops it and it falls under the grinders making the rattling I've read over and over in the reviews. The unit is NOT noisy. It WILL leak at first. Every one I've ever installed does at first. I do NOT have an answer for that. Maybe internal gaskets dry or something? It stops after two dishwasher cycles on very hot and a few sinks of super hot water. I always tweak the connections a bit during the first few runs but I don't think that's it as the leaks are from the bottom (I tested by patting baby powder all over it to figure out where the "leaks" are originating. Conclusion, and this is my 5th installation in several homes, is that the gaskets/seals just get dry in warehouse or shipping. No better answer than that. They "heal" themselves. IF leaks persist past a 24 hour workout and tweaking connections, exchange it. I've never had to. An excellent unit at a very good price!
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Great appliance - quiet - efficient grinder.
This unit replaced a 12 year old Badger that just gave up and quit. It's better than the old one in all ways, and easy to install if you have the proper tools. A couple tips I was given by a plumber friend...don't put rice down the disposal as it accumulates and clogs in pipes like plaque in your bloodstream...once or twice a year fill sink with water and run disposal to drain it (it will flush out your pipes.)
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Great Customer Support
This is the third one of these that we have had. They are a bit noisy but they work perfectly and are well priced. The reason we have had three is because we have used them in two different houses. It is nice to know that InSinkErator has wonderful customer support. Our first one began to leak after 4 or 5 years so I called InSinkErator to see if they had a better one but with the same measurements. Our space under the sink is limited and I wanted to see if I could upgrade within our space limitations. I assumed the warranty had expired and the customer service agent was persistent in asking for the serial number. She went out of her way to determine that I was still covered by their warranty. At no cost to me, they mailed a new device that came with a new 5 year warranty. In my book, that is good customer service. If you have limited space under your sink, this is probably the disposal you want. It grinds bones, peach pits, peels, etc. without any problem.
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Awesome Replacement for Existing Insinkerator
This was bought to replace an older Insinkerator Badger 0.5HP. The previous model was atleast 7 years old and perhaps even older depending if the prior owner of the house replaced it. We used ours very seldom, opting to use a sink strainer most of the time. Our older model started leaking through the motor housing, which indicated that something rusted thru on the top, not good! We wanted something a bit more powerful and something that can easily be installed in the existing fixtures. I reused the sink mount and the drain hoses as they were already precut and fit my existing piping. Install Tips: - Have a small bucket to catch any water or backwash. - Have a rag handy to sop up any splashes. - Remember to punch out the dishwasher plug if you plan to use that feature. - Plan for about an hour for the whole install from start to finish. - Use some pipe joining compound to make things a bit more resilient (I used Oatey)....this is especially useful if you plan to reuse the pipe fittings like I did. - Remember to purchase the wiring if you don’t already have it (reuse). Install: Instructions were easy to follow. Read them twice and make sure you visualize how you plan to do it in your particular install. I reused the wiring from the older model. Took 5 minutes to swap. Make sure the ground wire is making a good contact! Installation was moderately difficult. Just the sheer small space under the counter and the weird angles. Using the pipe joining compound was a bit messy but cleaned up easy. With patience and doing things correctly, the Insinkerator 5XP worked like a champ the first time around. Final Notes: - The sound is only very slightly more than the 0.5HP model, I would say mostly the same. - The motor is powerful and I definitely noticed the difference in chewing up food waste. - The interior parts are galvanized, so I expect to replace again in about 7 years or more with moderate use.
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Great disposal
This came packaged very well. No damage to box or the disposal itself. The directions were very clear and well laid out. The instillation was very easy. We are a family of 4 and opted for the 3/4 HP. We could have gone with a lower HP but we do a lot of cooking and canning so this has suited our needs very well. I notice that if I am washing out a large pot filled with liquid it does drain a little slower than our last disposal mostly due to the width of the opening to the drain. This does not affect the function of the disposal as all. I highly recommend this product.
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I already had a badger and upgraded to the Badger 5XP. Simple install for me, did not need to hire a plumber!
I love this badger 3/4 hp garbage disposal, 5 stars from me. I had purchased a much more expensive disposal and did not take notice of how large it was in it circumference, newer models are much, much larger in circumference, if your looking for a quieter disposal. The one I had purchased would not fit with my plumbing, so I had to purchase another. I already had a badger and upgraded to the Badger 5XP. Simple install for me, did not need to hire a plumber! And its quiet . Did I mention superfast shipping...
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Replaced a 10 year old 1/2hp badger with a 3/4hp!
Checked the serial number of the old .5hp badger unit on their warranty page and confirmed the original homeowners installed it back in 2008 or so. 10 yrs life out of a galvanized steel single phase disposal is great in my book. I bought the 5XP which is the .75hp size. It basically fit into the old unit spot. I reused the sink drain assembly of the old unit. Popped off the retaining ring and it dropped right in. The 5XP is a little wider in diameter and that put a little bend in the drain pipe but not enough to induce a leak. Also, I reused the black plastic drain stub pipe from the .5hp as it was longer than the new one. The new disposal sounds much quieter than the old .5hp. The old one was so loud at the end of its life it likely failed due to a bearing going bad.