Best Garbage Disposals Brands

Badger

United States

budget

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.

Frigidaire

United States

mid-range

Frigidaire garbage disposals offer reliable food waste grinding for residential kitchens, available in 1/3 HP to 1 HP models with continuous feed operation and corrosion-resistant grinding components.

GE

United States

mid-range

GE garbage disposals range from 1/3 HP budget models to 1 HP premium units with continuous feed, stainless steel grinding, and EZ Mount installation systems for quick, tool-free connections.

InSinkErator

United States

mid-range

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.

Kenmore

United States

mid-range

Kenmore garbage disposals offer reliable food waste grinding in 1/3 HP to 1 HP configurations with continuous feed operation.

KitchenAid

United States

premium

KitchenAid garbage disposals feature continuous feed operation with 1/2 HP to 1 HP motors, stainless steel grinding components, and SoundSeal Plus technology for quiet operation. Their premium models include multigrind technology that grinds food waste in multiple stages for finer particles and reduced drain clogs.

Waste King

United States

budget

Waste King garbage disposals with high-speed 2800 RPM permanent magnet motors for powerful, jam-resistant grinding. Models range from 1/3 HP to 1 HP with EZ Mount for easy installation.