If you are looking at these Badger models and thinking that they are too much for your needs, then the Badger 1 might be your best solution. While not as great as the 5XP model, two years is still more than enough time to figure out if there are any unforeseen issues. Warranty-wise, the Badger 500 comes with the standard two-year in-home warranty. It comes with a ½ horsepower motor, durable and rust-resistant stainless steel impellers, and a single grind chamber to process all of your food.Īs with the others, the motor is powered by a proprietary Dura-Drive induction motor, making it more efficient and stronger than the competition. Otherwise, the performance of the Badger 500 is about the same. Unfortunately, not all homes have the capability of providing such hookups, so you might not be able to benefit from this highly efficient system. While the Badger 5 (and most other garbage disposals) require a power cord to operate, the 500 model uses direct current or 'direct wire', meaning that you may not even need a cord when installing this unit. This is mostly similar to the 5, although there is one important distinction that this one has that the other doesn’t. Most people find that their Badger garbage disposals last well beyond a decade. Other standard features that come with this garbage disposal include InSinkErator’s Quick-Lock mounting system for easy installation, a large 26-ounce grinding chamber, and insulation to help keep things quieter than usual.Īs far as reliability goes, the Badger 5XP comes with a three-year limited warranty, which means that it is more powerful and more versatile than the 5 model. Because the motor is so robust, it’s crucial that the impellers match the quality of the machine otherwise, you wouldn’t get the same level of performance. The best part of the 5XP is that it has stainless steel impellers. The proprietary Dura-Drive induction motor means that you get more torque, thereby enabling you to process more food in less time.
If one-half horsepower is not enough to get the job done, then the XP will kick things up a notch by giving you ¾ horsepower. If you thought that the Badger 5 was pretty good, then wait until you lay your eyes on the 5XP model. If that’s not high-quality customer service, then I don’t know what is. That means that if any components break down in that time, it is possible for technicians to come to your house to fix it on the spot.
That, coupled with a Dura-Drive induction motor means that you can get done a lot faster than with the competition.īest of all, this unit is made in the USA and comes with a two-year in-home warranty. The grinding chamber is twenty-six ounces, which is more than enough to power through any leftover food that you have to toss down the drain. Some other brands use regular steel, but that will rust and break down over time, meaning that they don’t last as long as these. What I like about this unit (and all InSinkErator models) is that it comes with stainless steel impellers. This disposal comes with a meaty ½ horsepower motor, which means that it can chew up almost any food with ease. It’s not too powerful and not too big, meaning that it is ideal for smaller households or individuals. As far as these models go, this is about the middle of the road.
However, anyone wanting the safest option possible will install a batch feed disposal. They are also cheaper than batch feed disposals. Most people opt for continuous feed disposals since they save time and get the job done efficiently. So you turn the switch on, fill the chamber with your food waste, and the grinding will begin once you put the drain cover in. Usually, these systems will only run when the drain cover is set in place.
Similar to other things, we’d like to divide substantial work into small parts and deal with it gradually.”Ī batch feed system is when the disposal runs in batches, and you have to put food in the chamber before the grinder starts. Healthy Kitchen 101 says that this is “best against an extensive amount of waste. It is likely that you're familiar with the continuous feed, which is when the disposal continuously runs. A lot of people do not realize that there is more than one method for feeding waste through a garbage disposal.