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Badger 5 Continuous feed 1/2-HP Septic Safe Non-corded Garbage Disposal

Ratings & Reviews for InSinkErator Badger 5 Continuous feed 1/2-HP Septic Safe Non-corded Garbage Disposal

4.6
11618
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 4.6 out of 5
11618 Reviews


94% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

The InSinkErator Badger 5 garbage disposal is a durable and reliable product. It is easy to install, operates quietly and efficiently, and provides good value for the price. Customers report the product lasting 10-20 years or more. While it may be slightly noisier than higher-end models, the Badger 5 is an excellent choice for a dependable and affordable garbage disposal.

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11618 Customer Reviews

Broke

Would Not Recommend

Broke after less than 6 months of installation of the disposal

November 22, 2025

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Hi, thank you for your feedback. We can imagine how frustrating this experience must have been for you. Please know that we stand by our products and ...

INSINKERATORNovember 27, 2025

Good quality product

Would Recommend

Best garbage disposer on the market for everyday use!

October 26, 2025

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Leaking on top

Would Not Recommend

I bought this model less than 2 yrs ago & it’s leaking on the top badly! Shouldn’t happen!

October 21, 2025

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Response from INSINKERATOR

Hi Marleys, thank you for reaching out. We understand your frustration and we're sorry that you had this experience with your disposer. Based on the p...

INSINKERATOROctober 27, 2025

Using the professionals recommended by Lowe’s

Would Recommend

Great product at a very fair price

September 29, 2025
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September 16, 2025
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Good solid reliable disposal

Exact replacement for worn out disposal.

September 2, 2025
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Nice disposal

Would Recommend

Nice and quiet smooth running garbage disposal. We downsized from a much larger unit but it was noisy. This has enough power to do anything that we need in our home.

August 23, 2025
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Easy Installation

Would Recommend

Quiet,east to install

August 19, 2025
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Works good

Would Not Recommend

Decent unit wish it included a straight discharge pipe and the cord

August 1, 2025
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Didn't have item I ordered and shipped diff model

Would Not Recommend

Twice now I have ordered something online that they don't sell. Awful services

July 17, 2025
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no hex wrench, no size.

Would Not Recommend

it doesn't say what size hex wrench to use; it says it comes with one but one is not there. what is the size anybody know or should i just return it like so many seem to do

May 30, 2025

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Response from INSINKERATOR

Hi sadwrench, We're sorry to hear that the wrench is missing from the package of your new disposer. As an alternative, you can use a ¼-inch Allen wren...

INSINKERATORJune 3, 2025

Inferior to the base builder's quality disposal

Would Not Recommend

Inferior to the base builder's quality disposal it replaced. Doubt that it's 1/2 HP, frequently stalled and buzzed, had to keep the hex wrench handy to free it up

April 9, 2025

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Response from INSINKERATOR

Hi Secondesign, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We’re sorry to hear that the disposer isn’t performing as expected. If you find yourself ...

INSINKERATORApril 15, 2025