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Customer Reviews for InSinkErator Badger 500 Standard Series 1/2 HP Continuous Feed Garbage Disposal

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Model #Badger 500

Store SKU #795477

  • Easy DIY Installation with the Quick-Lock Sink Mount
  • 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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2nd one we have had,Work great for our usage.
2nd one we have had,Work great for our usage.
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The product replaced a Badger 5 garbage disposal. Was easy to install, and instruction were easy...
The product replaced a Badger 5 garbage disposal. Was easy to install, and instruction were easy to follow.
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First I researched the right size disposal for my household, 5 people living in the house require...
First I researched the right size disposal for my household, 5 people living in the house requires 1/2 to 3/4 HP, so I went with the Badger 500 for the reasonable price. I had to replace a Badger with a 1/3 HP motor that simply couldn't keep up with the use, it burned out in less than 3 years. I went to Home Depot and bought the Badger 500 and the power chord. I watched a youtube video and followed the step-by-step instructions and it was in and running in less than an hour. I am not a plumber or an electrician, but it was super easy to install. I attached a picture of the disposal in action.
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Is a monsters!!!! Easy to Install. Just 5 min.
Is a monsters!!!! Easy to Install. Just 5 min.
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Does It's job. Not the most quiet I've owned. It's smaller the the 3/4 I had to remove. So I've a...
Does It's job. Not the most quiet I've owned. It's smaller the the 3/4 I had to remove. So I've added a little more room under sink. Fit right in without having to remove everything from old disposal.
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Great disposal. My brother-in-law installed it in less than an 1/2 hr. He did leave the old sin...
Great disposal. My brother-in-law installed it in less than an 1/2 hr. He did leave the old sink drain in place and just connected the new Disposal underneath. Works great, much quieter than the old one, disposes of garbage quickly. Remember to punch out plug if you have a dishwasher. Very happy with purchase, bought it July 2018.
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So far so good!!! It’s quite and you can’t beat the price.
So far so good!!! It’s quite and you can’t beat the price.
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Good disposal, sounds better than our old one. Very easy to install. Just got it so we will put i...
Good disposal, sounds better than our old one. Very easy to install. Just got it so we will put it to the test of time ...... nice so far.
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Easy to install, quiet and works great
Easy to install, quiet and works great
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Great garbage disposal and easy to install with good instructions.
Great garbage disposal and easy to install with good instructions.
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The unit was very easy to install, all that is required that wasn't furnished in the kit was a li...
The unit was very easy to install, all that is required that wasn't furnished in the kit was a little plumbers putty.
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My 10 year old Badger 5 started to leak so it needed to be replaced. After watching a YouTube vid...
My 10 year old Badger 5 started to leak so it needed to be replaced. After watching a YouTube video tutorial. I removed the old unit and easily installed the Badger 500. You need to hook up the electrical wiring. I removed the plug from the old unit and installed it on the new unit. Because the old coupling was in place form the damaged unit, inserting it in place under the sink was simple. The dishwasher knockout has to be removed if you have a dishwasher, and the hose has to be reattached. The only other connection is the drain which is also easy to install
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Easy installation. Smaller size made it easier to install in a small space. Works good so far. Ha...
Easy installation. Smaller size made it easier to install in a small space. Works good so far. Had to buy a cord kit separately since one was not included with the disposal.
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Bought this model thinking it was an exact replacement for the Badger 5. Turns out the 500 does n...
Bought this model thinking it was an exact replacement for the Badger 5. Turns out the 500 does not have a threaded connection in its outlet, which the 5 has. Had to adapt the connection to the existing pipes, using the included rubber ring and a plastic collar. Not a big deal, but something to be aware of. Otherwise, very simple installation using existing drain assembly.
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I am a installer. My number one preferred garbage disposal is Badger. They are easy to install an...
I am a installer. My number one preferred garbage disposal is Badger. They are easy to install and very dependable. Very few callbacks ever.
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The Badger 500 replaces a Badger 5 purchased 15+ years ago. This is our third unit purchased for ...
The Badger 500 replaces a Badger 5 purchased 15+ years ago. This is our third unit purchased for rental properties over the past 10 years. The newer units always slip onto the existing sink flange. The plumbing always lines right up. Things haven't changed with the product in more than 20 years I've purchased their products which makes my Tuesday night replacements oh so smooth.
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Easy installation, good instructions. Quieter than expected. Under an hour start to finish.
Easy installation, good instructions. Quieter than expected. Under an hour start to finish.
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Easy swap out for the leaking one it replaced. Got 14 years out of the last one and hoping that t...
Easy swap out for the leaking one it replaced. Got 14 years out of the last one and hoping that this one lasts as long as well.
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Exact replacement for the originally installed disposal. Last one lased 19 years. didn't have t...
Exact replacement for the originally installed disposal. Last one lased 19 years. didn't have to reroute any plumbing to install it which is a major plus.
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I really liked the feature where I was able to unhook the old insinkerator with ease and install ...
I really liked the feature where I was able to unhook the old insinkerator with ease and install the new one with one problem. The mounting bracket made it easy.
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I haven't had my disposal very long but so far so good. I had a party and the disposal was put to...
I haven't had my disposal very long but so far so good. I had a party and the disposal was put to the test and passed with flying colours.
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Excellent product ...Installation instructions were very easy to follow..Very DIY friendly..!!
Excellent product ...Installation instructions were very easy to follow..Very DIY friendly..!!
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Great disposal at a reasonable price. And it’s super quiet.
Great disposal at a reasonable price. And it’s super quiet.
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Solid dependable workhorse that always works well. Have had this model in homes in the past.
Solid dependable workhorse that always works well. Have had this model in homes in the past.
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Works well. Easy to install if you are handy.
Works well. Easy to install if you are handy.
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Replacing one I had for 10 years. Very easy to install and works great
Replacing one I had for 10 years. Very easy to install and works great
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Product is easy to install I use it in many different units or houses that I am remodeling
Product is easy to install I use it in many different units or houses that I am remodeling
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Extremely easy to install. All I used was a hammer for the lock nut and a screwdriver for the bra...
Extremely easy to install. All I used was a hammer for the lock nut and a screwdriver for the bracket. Done it by myself in less than 10 minutes
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I would have easily spent more money for a higher Horse Power unit, but I would have had to rebui...
I would have easily spent more money for a higher Horse Power unit, but I would have had to rebuild the drain plumbing (P-trap etc...) because the higher horse power unit has different dimensions (in particular the out flow connection is further down from the bottom of the sink in the higher HP models. Other than this disappointment, it was relatively easy to install.
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Great product, easy to instal. Handy instructions.
Great product, easy to instal. Handy instructions.
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