InSinkErator is one of the leading brands when it comes to waste food disposers. They produce ground breaking product after product with reliability, durability and affordability in mind. InSinkErator food waste disposer has a complete line of product to suit your every need. If you need a disposer that is hard-wearing and dependable but at the same time within the range of your budget, the Badger garbage disposal series is the one you need. It can crush and digest almost anything like their more expensive counterparts. In fact it is one of their best selling products especially in online shops like Amazon. The Badger garbage disposals comes in three sizes and are designated as Badger 1 with 1/3 horse power rating, Badger 5 with 1/2 HP rating and the largest Badger 5XP with 3/4 HP rating. Depending on the type of foods you want to dispose, such as scrap vegetables, fruits, seeds and bones, you can choose between the three models.
Badger 1 can probably handle soft waste foods like scrap potatoes, carrots, leafy vegetables and rotten fruits without any problem. If you need a much stronger unit with enough torque to grind harder scrap foods like corn cob husks, fish and chicken bones you probably need a stronger disposer like the Badger 5 garbage disposal unit.
Another good feature of Badger series is it uses an economical induction motor that is very quiet and reliable. Induction motors are well known for its rugged and maintenance free construction, that’s why it is widely used in most home appliance available today. They are also very efficient and consume minimal electricity so you can utilize it daily without worrying about paying too much additional electric bill. It is actually considered as the lowest electric consuming appliance found in most homes today. The galvanized steel constriction makes it super tough and can last for many years of use without breaking or cracking under normal condition. It has also a very sleek design, good for kitchen sink with limited or restricted space so you can easily install, replace, repair and troubleshoot it without having to dismantle the whole sink. Installing it is also simple; just follow the well illustrated step by step procedure found on the operation manual or installation instruction that comes with it. With its “quick lock” mechanism it can be detached by simply twisting it using an adjustable plier. No need to call for a professional to do it, if you can manage to mount a refrigerator water filter then you can also install a disposer.
The best thing about InSinkErator is their commitment to customers, like every waste food disposer product they offer, Badger series comes with an in-home service warranty within one year period. So if you have any problem and it’s still covered by the warranty just call them for a free service including labor and parts. Just in case it’s not covered by the warranty anymore and you need a badger garbage disposal InSinkErator replacement parts, you can also have them ordered to their authorized dealers and service centers, of course for a fee. If you purchase a brand new unit, you must also get the power cord kit which is sold separately, but if you are just replacing it you can just use the old one. Other Badger garbage disposal accessories are also available such as the dishwasher connector kit, sink top switch, stainless steel sink stopper, mounting gasket, sink flange, jam-buster wrench and more.
If you need a more sophisticated disposer, one with double or triple acting grinding system and a much quieter operation, you can purchase the InSinkErator Evolution series. You can choose between the five models, with noise reduction as much as 60 percent of the standard disposer. The multi-stage grinding system dramatically improves its grinding ability and produces much finer particles that minimizes clogging for smooth and trouble-free operation. It also has a reset button that you can use just in case you encounter a motor jam.
