Model: 79883-ISE
from $149
The InSinkErator Badger 5 is a 1/2 HP continuous feed garbage disposal designed for efficient food waste management. Operating at 120V and 6.3A, this compact unit measures 11.5 inches high and 6.31 inches in both width and depth, making it suitable for various under-sink installations. It features galvanized steel precutters and includes a plastic stopper, wrenchette, and discharge tube assembly for convenient setup, backed by a 5-year parts warranty.
Horsepower matters: 1/3 HP is weak and jams easily; 3/4 HP or 1 HP grinds faster and lasts longer. Look for stainless steel grinding components to prevent rust. Available from $149.
Disposals use almost zero electricity since they only run for seconds a day. There are no consumables, making them a very low-cost appliance long-term.
Common Failure Modes
Jamming from fibrous foods or bones is common but easily fixed with a hex wrench. Fatal failures usually involve internal seals breaking, causing water to leak into the motor.
Horsepower matters: 1/3 HP is weak and jams easily; 3/4 HP or 1 HP grinds faster and lasts longer. Look for stainless steel grinding components to prevent rust.
A garbage disposal typically lasts 8 to 15 years depending on usage and model quality. Batch-feed models tend to last longer due to less frequent use. Signs of end-of-life include frequent jams, persistent odors despite cleaning, water leaking from the unit body, and the motor humming but not spinning.
The InSinkErator Badger 5 1/2 HP Garbage Disposal is available at abt, starting at $149.
Disposals use almost zero electricity since they only run for seconds a day. There are no consumables, making them a very low-cost appliance long-term.
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