16 people have reviewed this model.
| About - InSinkErator Badger 5 |
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The InSinkErator Badger 5 is part of the garbage disposer test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, garbage disposer models like the Badger 5 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
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| Features & Specs - InSinkErator Badger 5 | |
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HP |
1/2 |
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Warranty (yrs.) |
2 |
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By from
Dont waste your time
1/30/2013
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comment:
Purchased this at Lowes to replace older disposal that came with the house. Installed it myself and worked fine for 4 years. It then developed cracks in the lower housing unit that leaked (because it is made of plastic). Fustrated, I called the manufacturer to see if, by chance, the warranty was still in effect. It was not, BUT, the representative then said that they would ship our a new one at no charge! I told the rep that I was grateful for that, but why are they sending me a new one if the warranty is not in effect. She stated that they want satisified customers?! So the new one came 4 days later and is working fine. I guess as long as they are willing to send me a new one each time it breakes I'll be happy, but would prefer one that would last...
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By from
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
Shame on you InSinkErator.
12/27/2012
Pros
Cons
Almost Anything Clogs It
Brussels Sprouts Clog It
Carrots Clog It
Loud
Best Uses
Boat Anchor
door stop
Comment:
The plumber who installed it told us it was a good unit. He probably charged us three times the normal cost but it was not what I wanted. A small piece of carrot, a small piece of Brussels Sprout, a piece of boiled chicken bone can lock it up. Very frustrating to use and will be replaced as soon as possible.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By from
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
Spend more money
11/27/2012
Pros
Bottom Of The Price Range
Easy To Install
Cons
Leaks Through Housing
Occasionally Jams
Best Uses
Comment:
this unit was purchase and installed in a rental home. it jams occasionally. now leaking through casing. been in use for 4 plus years. after reading other reviews probably wont buy another one as it has developed similar symptoms.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Other User Reviews
By
User has 2 Years of experience with this product
Deteriorating/Leaking
02/17/2010
Strength
None
Weakness
Short life.
I bought a Badger 5 a couple years ago and a hole deteriorated on the side of it, now it is leaking. I'm replacing it with anything but another Insinkerator product.
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User has 6 Years of experience with this product
Badger 5 Plus dead in 6 years
11/02/2009
Strength
1/2 horse power
Weakness
worked great for six whole years
After 6 years my badger garbage disposal leaked straight through. I would've thought it would've lasted longer. It worked great while it worked. 1/2 horsepower is all you need as it would stop for nothing. Buy another brand.
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User has of experience with this product
Stay Away
01/02/2009
Strength
Price, supposed name recognition.
Weakness
You get what you pay for, name was not what I thought it was.
I bought the 1/2 h.p. In-sink-erator Badger 5 disposal about 2-1/2 years ago, which came with a 2 year warranty. When I purchased it, I assumed the 2 year warranty was not going to be an issue because the previous In-sink-erator I was replacing was over 10 years old, and it seemed less solid than the Badger 5 I just purchased. Funny things happen when you assume, it turns you into the first 3 letters of the word assume, I know this, and I broke the golden rule of assuming. Now about 6 months after the warranty on my Badger 5 expired I now have water leaking from a crack in the unit. Several of the other on-line compliants I've researched with the Badger 5 point to a crack in the housing with this unit, which seem to come shortly after the warranty expires.Considering my last In-sink-erator lasted over 10 years, I assumed I would get at least 5 from this one, joke's on me I guess. I didn't realize this disposal was made by Emerson Electronics, which is the same company that makes all those cheap televisions, dvd players, and stereos found on end displays in drug stores. Not sure if the last In-sink-erator 10-year-life was a fluke, or if it was a good product at one time, but no longer?Anyway, I have noticed that most of the favorable reviews here come from folks who just installed the Badger 5 (I've never understood posting favorable comments about a product that you haven't had long enough to know if it's reliable), but I'm sure those favorable comments might be later revised when their disposals start leaking just after warranty.VERY, VERY DISAPPOINTED!!!!!
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