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InSinkErator

A brand of Whirlpool Corporation

"The Original. The Best."

Founded 1927 United States mid-range price 2,000+ employees

About InSinkErator

InSinkErator, a subsidiary of Whirlpool Corporation, is the world's largest manufacturer of food waste disposers and instant hot water dispensers. Founded in 1927 by architect John W. Hammes in Racine, Wisconsin, the company invented the garbage disposal and has led the market for nearly a century. InSinkErator commands approximately 70% of the US garbage disposal market. Their Evolution series features SoundSeal technology for ultra-quiet operation, while their Badger line provides reliable value. The company also manufactures instant hot and cold water dispensers.

Known for: Inventor of the garbage disposal and market leader with ~70% US market share — the Evolution and Badger series are industry icons

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Garbage Disposals

InSinkErator is the world's leading garbage disposal manufacturer with approximately 70% US market share. Their Evolution series (Excel, Essential, Compact) features SoundSeal technology, MultiGrind stages, and stainless steel components for ultra-quiet, powerful food waste grinding. The Badger series (1, 5, 500, 900) provides reliable value options. They also manufacture instant hot water dispensers (H-HOT, H-VIEW, H-CONTOUR) for instant near-boiling water at the kitchen sink.

Product Lines: Evolution Excel Evolution Essential Evolution Compact Evolution Select Badger 5 Badger 1 Badger 900 Instant Hot Water Dispensers
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Certifications & Standards

UL Listed CSA Certified Energy Star (hot water dispensers)

Warranty

Up to 12-year in-home warranty on Evolution Excel; varies by model (1-8 years on other models)

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.