Ratings & Reviews for InSinkErator Badger 1 Continuous feed 1/3-HP Septic Safe Corded Garbage Disposal
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise this garbage disposal for reliability, quiet operation, and straightforward installation. Most highlight how simple the setup is, often completing it themselves in under thirty minutes. Reviewers consistently note the unit runs significantly quieter than older models and grinds food waste effectively. Many express strong brand loyalty, with some reporting previous units lasting ten to twenty years or more. The combination of solid performance and affordability makes it a top choice for replacements. A few report noise or premature failure, though these represent a small minority of feedback.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Horrible!
Would Not RecommendI had to return it was absolute junk.
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30 minutes
Would Recommend45 minutes if you include YouTube University, how-to class. Ordered this online; it came the next day, 3 days early. Watched a few videos and replaced it in 30 minutes. With a bad knee. Who needs men.
Skip this model
Weak performance and barely last 18 months. Always get a commercial grade if you want longevity and performance.
From insinkerator.com
i bought a vanity for my bathroom. Everyone was very helpful from the floor person to the cashier and the attendant who helped us load into the car. Thank you
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Lasted 10 Years
Would RecommendThe Badger 1 came installed in my house when purchased new 10 years ago. It just started leaking today. I’m replacing with the Badger 5- 1/2 HP. Very easy to remove and replace. 15 minute job by myself. I didn’t even need to consult YouTube University on this one.
From insinkerator.com
Badger 1 Disposal easy to install
I replaced an Insinkerator Badger 1 with the same model disposal. Everything went as expected except removing the power cord to attach the power line directly was extremely difficult. Otherwise, it would have been 5 stars.
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SERVED ME FINE BEFORE, SO I PURCHASED IT AGAIN
Would RecommendReplaced a disposal of the same make and model that I installed over twelve years ago. Aside from the contortions needed to get to it, the installation was straight forward. Be sure to buy the putty-less seal. Reading the box, I noticed a seal was included, however during installation I realized that the included seal is to replace a fiber seal located UNDER the sink. If you are not going to replace the sink insert you will not need the putty-less seal. I inserted the drain elbow into the d...
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Ordered online. Not carried in store.
Would RecommendPrice
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Easy install/replacement
Would RecommendEasy install / replacement
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The bare minimum
Would Not RecommendMeets minimum specs
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Best Deal in Town
Would RecommendVerified Purchaser
Online videos helped a lot
Would RecommendEasy to install.
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