What Is an InSinkErator Badger 5 Disposal and Is It the Right Model for Me?

Because of their quality standards, design and materials, InSinkErator food waste disposals can last for years and years. And when you consider their "We come to you" warranty, your decision becomes pretty easy.
This just leaves you with having to choose which model ISE disposal to purchase. This is where I can help. As a former Master Plumbing contractor for 20 plus years, I've installed hundreds of InSinkErator garbage disposals. It simply boiled down to what my customers could afford and which model would best suit their needs.

So which model should you choose?
There are two ISE lines today: the Badger and the Revolution series. The Badgers are popular for builder's spec homes, for folks who are on a budget and those who just don't use a garbage disposal very often (perhaps singles, newlyweds or retirees). You should consider the demand and the amount of cooking done in order to choose the correct model to comfortably handle it. The Badger series offer 3 models to choose from. ISE also has 5 models in the full-line Evolution series which are covered on my website below.
How do the Badgers compare? Let's take a look...

A Helpful InSinkErator Parts Overview by a Master Plumber

Before you rush out to buy parts for your InSinkErator garbage disposal, check out this Master Plumber's Quick Guide to save a lot of time and frustration...
The InSinkErator brand (ISE) is the world's largest manufacturer of food waste disposals; plumbers have used this brand almost exclusively since their inception. The quality design, manufacture and materials equate to an exceptional appliance (and plumbers hate "call-backs"). As such, InSinkErator parts aren't really a huge-demand product. As a former Master Plumbing Contractor in Florida, I can say that most "repairs" were actually due to misuse or "misinstallations" (there's a new word for you - similar to "misspeaking").