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Badger

A brand of InSinkErator (Whirlpool Corporation)
United States budget price

About Badger

Badger is a product line within InSinkErator, the world's largest manufacturer of garbage disposals. The Badger Series represents InSinkErator's value-oriented lineup, offering rugged construction with galvanized steel grind components and Heavy Duty Dura-Drive induction motors. These disposals are designed for affordability without sacrificing reliability, making them one of the most popular choices at home improvement retailers nationwide.

Known for: Affordable, reliable garbage disposals as InSinkErator's value-oriented product line

Product Categories

Garbage Disposals

The Badger Series from InSinkErator offers budget-friendly garbage disposals with rugged galvanized steel grind components and Dura-Drive induction motors. Models range from 1/3 HP (Badger 1) to 3/4 HP (Badger 15SS), all featuring continuous-feed operation, compact space-saving design, and septic-safe operation for properly maintained systems.

Product Lines: Badger 1 (1/3 HP) Badger 5 (1/2 HP) Badger 500 (1/2 HP) Badger 900 (3/4 HP) Badger 15SS (3/4 HP)
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Certifications & Standards

UL Listed CSA Certified

Warranty

1 to 2-year in-home limited warranty depending on model

Related How-To Guides

How to Reset a Garbage Disposal

Disposal stopped dead? Find the reset button, clear the overload, and get it running again in under 5 minutes.
How to Unjam a Garbage Disposal

Clear a jammed disposal safely using the Allen wrench port, remove what is stuck, and get it running again without burning out the motor.
How to Install a Garbage Disposal

Install or replace a garbage disposal from start to finish -- remove the old unit, mount the new one, wire the electrical, and connect the drain plumbing without leaks.

Common Problems

Disposal Won't Turn On

Flip the switch and get nothing -- no hum, no sound? That is electrical, not a jam. Tripped reset, tripped breaker, or bad switch are all quick fixes. Burned-out motor means replacement.
Disposal Jammed

Motor hums but nothing grinds? Something is wedged between the impeller and shred ring. Ten-minute fix with a 1/4-inch Allen wrench.
Disposal Leaking

Disposal leaks come from three places: top (sink flange), side (discharge pipe or dishwasher hose), or bottom (internal seal failure). Where it leaks tells you whether it is a simple fix or a replacement.