Badger 500 Standard Series 1/2 HP Continuous Feed Garbage Disposal
$13900
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- Galvanized Steel Grinding Components with 26 oz. Chamber Capacity
- Backed by our 3-Year "We Come to You" Limited In-Home Warranty
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Product Details
InSinkErator Standard Series
With several models to choose from, there is a Standard Series disposal to fit your basic disposal needs.
America’s #1 Disposal Brand
There are more InSinkErator garbage disposals in homes around the world than all other brands combined.
Got Septic? Get InSinkErator®.
Experts agree that all InSinkErator® garbage disposals are safe for properly maintained septic systems.
Jam-Busting
Long-lasting and dependable Dura-Drive induction motors have the most jam-busting torque based on the industry standard load testing.
Unmatched Value
Standard Series Disposals meet your basic disposal needs and budget.
Handles most food scraps
Standard Series disposals are designed to handle most kitchen food scraps in your home.
Keeps Kitchens Clean
InSinkErator disposals eliminate household food waste effortlessly, leaving you with a cleaner and fresher kitchen.
Long Lasting
Our Standard Series disposals feature galvanized steel grind components for lasting durability.
1/3 – 1/2 Horsepower
Depending on the model, our Standard Series disposals feature 1/3 to 1/2 Horsepower motors.
Dependable Grind
Standard Series disposals feature a single stage of grind that’s suitable for most household food scraps.
Easy Swap Installation
Our Quick Lock mount system makes it fast and easy to switch out one InSinkErator garbage disposal for another.
Standard Sound
All Standard Series disposals are engineered to deliver standard sound performance.
Warranty
Depending on the model, our Standard Series disposals feature 1-year to 3-year limited warranties.
Badger Food garbage disposals are a reliable and functional choice when affordability is the prime concern. Badger 500 features a 1/2-horsepower heavy-duty quiet Dura-Drive induction motor. Includes rugged galvanized steel construction and a space-saving compact design.
- Features Long-Lasting 1/2 HP Dura-Drive Motor to Handle Tough Food Waste
- Sold Exclusively at The Home Depot
- Compact and Space-Saving Design to Fit Easily Below Kitchen Sink
- Septic Safe for Properly Maintained Septic Systems
- Power Cord Sold Separately; Most Installations are Direct-Wired and Do Not Require a Power Cord
- InSinkErator's 3-Year "We Come to You" Limited Service Warranty Covers Repair or Replacement by an Authorized Dealer
- Let's Do This! Click here to view our Garbage Disposal Project Guide
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Questions & Answers
362Questions
Q:I have purchased a Blanco silgranite sink with a matching flange for the disposer will there be any problem using that with an In Sink Erator disposal?
by|May 29, 2023
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Q:I?ve got a badger 1 1/3HP- would this be a straight forward replacement with regards to fitment ?
Thanks
by|May 24, 2023
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Q:Do I need to buy an insink aerator
by|Apr 26, 2023
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Q:My current model is a Badger 3-84 is the Badger 500 the same?
by|Apr 24, 2023
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Mar 13, 2023
Rusts out fast!
The motor works fine and the install is easy. Unfortunately, this is the 2nd Badger 500 unit that rusted completely out and caused to leak down into the electrical compartment and out into the cabinet below. Clearly a manufacturing defect. This part should NOT rust so fast. Learned my lesson. Won't be replacing with this brand again or from Home Depot. It's not budget or earth friendly if it won't last. Truly a waste of a motor and other parts nearly new that continue to fill landfills.
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Response from InSinkEratorMar 16, 2023
Hi JustLP, thanks for leaving your comments, and we’re sorry to hear about your Badger 500 that rusted. Exposure to water that sometimes appears to be coming from the bottom but might be coming from a higher place, like the mounting assembly is likely the cause of the rust. Additionally, our disposers can usually be recycled at a metal recycling center. The typical InSinkErator disposer is constructed of 80% metal, which can readily be recycled by a scrap metal dealer. If we can do anything else for you, feel free to reach us at https://support.insinkerator.com/app/ask.
Nov 23, 2022
Wish they used more stainless steel to extend life
Installing my 3rd Badger 500 in 6 years due to leaking from corrosion (avg life 2 years). I bought the 2 year replacement warranty this time for $18. You can see how well the stainless grinders hold up compared to the thin galvanized steel. Insinkerator claims a life of 6-8 years which I would be fine with but 2 years is too short. I understand they are watching cost, but I have no problem paying a little more if they just replaced this one part with stainless steel that corrodes quickly.
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Response from InSinkEratorNov 25, 2022
Hi Joseph, thanks for sharing your experience with us. The amount of rust or discoloration varies and is dependent on usage and what may have been put through the disposer. The water quality, use of aggressive cleaning solutions, or even grinding of acidic foods can speed up discoloration. The life of an InSinkErator® Disposer is entirely dependent upon service conditions and usage patterns, just as is expected with other small home appliances. If you need further assistance, please contact us via https://support.insinkerator.com/app/ask.
Nov 20, 2022
Works great, but quickly destroyed by corrosion
Replaced my original unit that lasted a little more than one year. Replaced unit started leaking. Originally thought it was a leaking motor seal. However, discovered the base of the ginding housing had corroded through. (see photo). Also, the chopping rotor was badly rusted. (see photo). However, the motor module unit was in like new condition! (see photo). Quite a shame to throw away a perfectly good motor module because of bad material choice for other parts of the disposal. With proper corrosion resistant material choice, these disposals would have a very long life.
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Response from InSinkEratorNov 22, 2022
Hello JohnFB, thanks for your feedback. We're sorry to hear about your recent experience with Badger 500 disposer. Based on your disposer model, the components are made of galvanized steel which are coated with corrosion resistant zinc and do not begin to discolor until this coating wears away. Moreover, the life of an InSinkErator® Disposer is entirely dependent upon service conditions and usage patterns, just as is expected with other small home appliances. Grinding components with brown discoloration or surface rust is normal and simply cosmetic. This is not rust in the sense that it will compromise the structural integrity of the unit, it is more of a reddish colored thin film. If there is severe rust/corrosion well before the disposer's expected life span, it's possible that water is sitting in the disposer due to improper plumbing. For further assistance you can contact us via https://support.insinkerator.com/app/ask. We hope this helps.
Customer review from insinkerator.comAug 26, 2022
Easy install and works great...
Easy install and works great
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Jun 21, 2022
Rusted-out holes caused leaking in bottom
This might not be fair, because the unit only has a three-year warranty, and ours lasted almost six years. The galvanized steel grinders were fine, but the rest of the metal chamber turned to rust with holes that caused water to leak through the unit and come out the bottom. Electrical components are near the bottom, so I'm glad it did leak out and not cause the breaker to trip.
I'll be looking into a higher-quality unit for the next one.
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Response from InSinkEratorJun 24, 2022
Hi JohnC, thanks for sharing your comments. Rust is something we generally consider normal wear and tear. The amount of rust varies and is dependent on usage and what may have been put through the disposer. After the disposer's expected lifespan, which is 6-8 years on average, you may begin to see flaking and scale rust form. That's when the rust starts to interfere with the operation of the product. The water quality, use of aggressive cleaning solutions, or even grinding of acidic foods can cause this. We're sorry for the inconvenience this experience has caused you. We're always working hard to improve our products and your feedback is very valuable to us.
Jun 15, 2022
InSinkErator Badger 500
Very easy to install. Less than 1 hour. Quiet and efficient. Works great. Very happy. Highly reccommend.
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Jun 12, 2022
The standard in in-sink garbage disposals
The upside: The insinkerator is the standard. I think this is that the motor-shaft goes all the way through, and thus when it jams, a hex-wrench inserted in the bottom will fix it.
The downside: I bought the new unit as a replacement for basically the same model of insikerator that was already there, the reason was that the old Insinkerator Badger 5 had rusted all the way through. With water running, a good part would run out of the box where the electrical cord is connected, and into the cabinet beneath the sink. In the future, I will try to monitor this a bit better, the cabinet bottom is ruined.
My son wanted to see how it looks inside, see the attached picture. Obviously some parts are more rust-proof than others.
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Response from INSINKERATORJun 13, 2022
Hi, thank you for sharing your comments. We're sorry to hear about the issue you experienced with your previous unit. Rust is something we generally consider normal wear and tear. The amount of rust varies and is dependent on usage and what may have been put through the disposer. After the disposer's expected lifespan, you may begin to see flaking and scale rust form. The industry wide average is 6 to 8 years and many of our consumers tell us their disposer lasted even longer. We're always working hard to improve our products and your feedback is very valuable to us. Thank you for buying another InSinkErator!
Customer review from insinkerator.comMay 3, 2022
8 months and its dead
Bought my home 8 months ago and installed the badger 500 my first week here and its dead I've rotated the motor to check for a jam checked the overload switch and breaker and power is flowing to the line but the thing won't move its a lemon after just under 8 months im disappointed
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Response from InSinkEratorMay 5, 2022
Hi Jeffmccarroll, we’re sorry that your disposer didn’t meet your expectations. Our products are built to last and really don't expect issues to happen. If we determine there's a quality issue and the unit is still under its warranty term, we will replace or repair your unit at no cost to you. Please reach us at https://support.insinkerator.com/app/ask, and we’ll be happy to assist you.
May 1, 2022
Quality product at a great price.
I bought this unit because my old Insinkerator had stopped functioning. The old unit dated back to January 2001. based on literature I found in my cabinet when I purchased my condo. I had the new Badger 500 Food Waste Disposer installed in less than 30 minutes. It was a direct replacement for the old unit. Thus far I am very happy with the new unit.
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Customer review from insinkerator.comApr 21, 2022
They rust out quite fast+
I own 3 homes & I seem to constantly be replacing these darn Badger disposals cuz they just rust out so fast, always just out of warranty of course. Cheaper than high end ones, but they sure dont last very long. If you buy at the big box stores, be sure tonget the extra warranty cuz you'll be needing it & absolutely keep a big drip tray under there, cuz its just a matter of time, so there's my confidence in this product. I'll share my images of the warped wood under my new cabinets from my 3 year old leaky disposal that the bottom rusted out of.
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Response from INSINKERATORApr 25, 2022
Hi RobertG331, thank you for your review. All comments from our customers are important to us, and we're sorry we failed to meet your expectations. Our standard Badger line offers basic grinding feature using robust galvanized grinding components. Galvanized components are coated with corrosion resistant zinc and do not begin to discolor until this coating wears away. It's normal and simply cosmetic. The water quality, use of aggressive cleaning solutions, or even grinding of acidic foods can speed up discoloration. It will not affect the life or performance of the disposer unless it is well outside of the disposer's lifespan, which is 6-8 years depending on service conditions, usage patterns and local water quality. If we can do anything else for you, please feel free to reach us at https://support.insinkerator.com/app/ask.
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| Ratings | (3040) | (14602) | (4210) | (677) |
| Horsepower (hp) | 1/2 hp | 1/2 hp | 3/4 hp | 5/8 hp |
| Power Cord Included | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Commercial/Residential | Commercial | Residential | Residential | Residential |
| Disposal Feed | Continuous Feed | Continuous Feed | Continuous Feed | Continuous Feed |
| Grind chamber capacity (oz.) | 30.8 | 26 | 26 | 34.6 |
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