I just replaced a badger five with a three-quarter horsepower compact model. The thing I like about the upgraded models is inside is stainless so it won’t rust out as easily which is exactly what happened with my badger five. The new one is also nearly silent. Where as the badger was super noisy, so I’m happy. And yes, I can attest the only two times in my life where I’ve had a clog was with potato peels or pasta. I learned my lesson.
I have an insinkerator 555ss installed it at my house 23 years ago, my wife uses it daily cooks all the time and it’s never even jammed once. Unbelievably good disposal for your home & worth every penny.
I needed a new one and upgraded from a badger 100 (1/3) to badger 5x (3/4 HP). It was $100 vs $130 (after rebate) for triple the horse power and because my plumber quoted $250 to install it, I installed it myself very easily since I didn't need to replace the sink part and sinkerator all the same fit
Thank you for the information! When such honest and honourable opinion is shared free of charge - saves a lot of time and trial and error kind of way,,, Brings back hope in humanity and RUclips
I noticed that there are two motor types you can get them with. There is permanent magnet or induction. Induction is usually going to last longer since they don't have brushes like the permanent magnet ones do. If you have any good power tools like compressors or table saws the better ones come with an induction motor. Induction motors are quieter or maybe even silent depending on the quality of them. If you have a swimming pool the motor on the filter is induction and rated to run for a long time too. Even if they overheat for some odd reason they may have a thermal fuse that temporarily disables it so it can cool back down and those fuses usually reset automatically but the same motors may even have a circuit breaker (that red button).
First and foremost, I'd like to thank you for the time and effort you've put into this video. I've had to replace two gabage disposals already, so I'm on my third disposal now, and it stopped working about 3 months ago. I was going to take your advice and purchase the disposal of my choice and then have a handyman install it to cut costs. Then I saw the part in your video where you showed us how to insert an Allen wrench into the bottom of the unit, rotate, and clear the bottom of the gunk in the disposal. 🥴🥴🥴 My disposal works now.🤣
We have one that the contractor installed when they built our house 6 years ago and it has gotten very loud. Maybe a barring is going out? Anyway, just ordered a insinkerator from Amazon for $199. It's the 45ss quite series with a 3/4hp motor. I sure hope it's quite! I will install it this week. I did get the cord from Lowes and it's a quick plug it. The disposal has 3 prongs at the bottom so no need to mess with any wires! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and a new subscriber here!
Lol I no longer work in the field and spend most of my time trying to talk people out of flooding their house or creating s traps in the retail world… I also constantly try to steer people away from those Moens and other disposals. Get a 1/2 hp insinkerator, you’ll be just fine. Put your food in the garbage the disposal is for the left over rice and what not stuck to the plate
Thanks! Great information. I found you just in time. I'm getting ready to replace our garbage disposal... for the third time in 18 years. I'm not going to put an offbrand unit in this time. Happy 4th of July!
What i now know from this video is actually im the moron and its not my garbage disposal clogging my drain. Thanks for sharing and saving me 200$! Subscribed
I’ve never had a garbage disposal but am going to install one soon. Do they automatically turn on when it senses water, or do they all need a switch to turn on?
Seems this guy doesn't deal with many septic system homes. Otherwise he'd be singing a different tune about the grind quality difference between the various models. I agree with public drainage systems, as long as you have a decent sized drain setup, that's properly plumbed, you might not "need" (technically) a multi-stage grind unit. Could get away with a single stage unit, as it all just flows to a treatment plant. Not the case with septic systems and their drain fields. Also, different households have different needs. Some people cook way more, or entertain more, than others. Standalone homes have various outdoor garbage needs/issues (animals, pests, rodents). Some might be more environmentally conscious, etc. Not all households have the same needs. In which case not all of them have the same disposal requirements.
Aside from all that. I would personally skip the leak prone Badger series entirely if you own your home/condo (not renting). Start with the Contractor series as the baseline, and go up from there if you wish for a more robust, or feature rich unit.
When was the last time you purchased a contractor series unit ? ISE stopped making those years ago. The average person does not need extra power unless like I said you wanna grind up the Christmas tree after new year lol. And bad for a drain field huh ? That’s false. Food through a disposal is not much different than food through you. Missing a few stomach enzymes is all and there are already plenty of those in septic systems. Most modern septic tanks have filters before the exit to the field so again no worries. But yeah call me out on another one of my videos. I appreciate you watching.
@@masterflowplumbing9812You are hilarious. The "Contractor Series" that you might be thinking of, only was discountinued sometime between 2021-2023. They are still available for sale as new all over the place (Insinkerator honors the warranty from either the time of purchase, or date of installation). Besides that Insinkerator currently still makes the model "Contractor 333", which is part of their "Power Series", which technically replaces the Contractor Series. So whether the older or newer, they are both still available as Contractor models. Besides that, not sure how you'd know much about septic issues, as you're not the guy that would be called to take care of those issues. People call septic tank service companies, not plumbers, to deal with septic systems. What I was referring to as far as potential drain field blockages, happens quite often with people that have underpowered, or disposal units that don't grind small enough. What happens is either the chunks are too big or stringy to be quickly broken down inside the septic tank, and float over and clog the filters, or entrance to the drain fields. Which slows the draining to the field, often enough that it can start backing up the septic tank into overflow, or start backing up into the home plumbing. Another issue if food scraps are not finely ground is stringy bits of organic matter from things like banana's, celery, potato peels, carrot peels, etc. Can get caught on the filters, encourging biomat growth that latch onto those things, further clogging the drainage. So short answer is yes, if you're using a garbage disposal with a Septic system, it's ideal to have that waste be as finely ground as possible. There is a big difference in grind quality between the various units, they are not all the same. Which is why I was saying it's important to consider multiple factors, before recommending a specific unit to someone. As far as my personal history with disposals. My last personal purchase was an Insinkerator Pro 1100XL, that I purchased brand new about 2-3 weeks ago. To replace a 3/4HP Badger unit that failed after a little more than 3 years of very light use. I specifically wanted the Pro 1100XL, as the newer top of the line Advanced Series, has the same 3 stage grinder elements (the 4th stage in the 4 stage units isn't an actual grind stage, but just a wiper arm underneath the cutter disk), but it is lacking other features like the jam sensor, and auto reverse that the previous gen 1100XL had. Pretty sure whether it's enforced by Whirlpool, or Insinkerator decided on their own, but they are cost cutting these units down in terms of features, and potentially their overall quality. Another reason I wanted a pre-Whirlpool designed model. Just in case.
@@masterflowplumbing9812 I’m not brand loyal and so tired of cheap that breaks 2-3 years later. I dont mind paying more for quality. I have replaced 2 insinkerators in my kitchen for rusting and leaking by the electrical plug. Took it apart, SAME ISSUE! So, I don’t want to make the same mistake using inferior parts that will eventually rust. Looking for a better design.
They’re all a waste of money, they’re useless and are just another point of potential injury cause in a house, you’ll be happier with normal sink drains
Nice to see a review from a plumber which doesn't seem like an advertisement.
Thanks for watching
I just replaced a badger five with a three-quarter horsepower compact model. The thing I like about the upgraded models is inside is stainless so it won’t rust out as easily which is exactly what happened with my badger five. The new one is also nearly silent. Where as the badger was super noisy, so I’m happy. And yes, I can attest the only two times in my life where I’ve had a clog was with potato peels or pasta. I learned my lesson.
Stainless inards are great but most disposal suffer motor or bearing failure when they die. Not rust.
@@masterflowplumbing9812 that certainly wasn’t the case with my last two and only two that have failed, both failed due to rusting out at the bottom.
Thank you very much for the practical facts which not many other plumbers talking about.
Thanks for watching.
I have an insinkerator 555ss installed it at my house 23 years ago, my wife uses it daily cooks all the time and it’s never even jammed once. Unbelievably good disposal for your home & worth every penny.
They no longer make the SS models. Thanks for watching
My 555 was installed in 2000 and is still going. No leaks yet.
@@masterflowplumbing9812 I literally just bought a 55ss at Lowe's last week. They had two other ss models for sale.
@@masterflowplumbing9812they literally don't make em like they used to
I needed a new one and upgraded from a badger 100 (1/3) to badger 5x (3/4 HP). It was $100 vs $130 (after rebate) for triple the horse power and because my plumber quoted $250 to install it, I installed it myself very easily since I didn't need to replace the sink part and sinkerator all the same fit
Thanks for watching
Thank you for the information! When such honest and honourable opinion is shared free of charge - saves a lot of time and trial and error kind of way,,, Brings back hope in humanity and RUclips
Your welcome. Thanks for watching
Insinkerator Team, pay this man!
Yes they should pay me millions. Thanks for watching
I noticed that there are two motor types you can get them with. There is permanent magnet or induction. Induction is usually going to last longer since they don't have brushes like the permanent magnet ones do. If you have any good power tools like compressors or table saws the better ones come with an induction motor. Induction motors are quieter or maybe even silent depending on the quality of them. If you have a swimming pool the motor on the filter is induction and rated to run for a long time too. Even if they overheat for some odd reason they may have a thermal fuse that temporarily disables it so it can cool back down and those fuses usually reset automatically but the same motors may even have a circuit breaker (that red button).
Your overthinking it. Just go with the badger v and move in. Anything else in the disposal world is just a waste of money
First and foremost, I'd like to thank you for the time and effort you've put into this video. I've had to replace two gabage disposals already, so I'm on my third disposal now, and it stopped working about 3 months ago. I was going to take your advice and purchase the disposal of my choice and then have a handyman install it to cut costs. Then I saw the part in your video where you showed us how to insert an Allen wrench into the bottom of the unit, rotate, and clear the bottom of the gunk in the disposal. 🥴🥴🥴 My disposal works now.🤣
🤯🤯🤯
Thanks for watching. This is why we do these videos.
We have one that the contractor installed when they built our house 6 years ago and it has gotten very loud. Maybe a barring is going out? Anyway, just ordered a insinkerator from Amazon for $199. It's the 45ss quite series with a 3/4hp motor. I sure hope it's quite!
I will install it this week. I did get the cord from Lowes and it's a quick plug it. The disposal has 3 prongs at the bottom so no need to mess with any wires! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and a new subscriber here!
Thanks for watching and subscribing
Lol I no longer work in the field and spend most of my time trying to talk people out of flooding their house or creating s traps in the retail world… I also constantly try to steer people away from those Moens and other disposals. Get a 1/2 hp insinkerator, you’ll be just fine. Put your food in the garbage the disposal is for the left over rice and what not stuck to the plate
Yep disposals are misused a lot. I had a customer try to dispose of a Christmas tree one time
@@masterflowplumbing9812 lol that’s crazy
Thanks! Great information. I found you just in time. I'm getting ready to replace our garbage disposal... for the third time in 18 years. I'm not going to put an offbrand unit in this time.
Happy 4th of July!
Glad it was helpful!
What i now know from this video is actually im the moron and its not my garbage disposal clogging my drain. Thanks for sharing and saving me 200$! Subscribed
Awesome. Thanks for watching.
Believable. Too bad there was some audio problems, if not, I'd say it was a perfect video. Thanks for posting. New sub for your straight talk.
Thanks for watching
would you recommend stainless steel housing vs galvanized? and which one? thank you
I mentioned that you don’t need to spend a bunch on a disposal. In the end they all last a certain amount of use and that’s not
Thank you! Very informative!
Thank you for watching. We appreciate that.
Thank you for the information
Your welcome
Great content, thank you..
Thank you
Insinknerator compact Garbage disposal spin in what direction? Thank you !
Clockwise
What do you think about the C5000?
I make my feeling clear in the video. Plus I’ve not heard of your model. Thanks for watching
I’ve never had a garbage disposal but am going to install one soon. Do they automatically turn on when it senses water, or do they all need a switch to turn on?
Definitely need a switch. Thanks for watching
You definitely need a switch. Thanks for watching.
Seems this guy doesn't deal with many septic system homes. Otherwise he'd be singing a different tune about the grind quality difference between the various models. I agree with public drainage systems, as long as you have a decent sized drain setup, that's properly plumbed, you might not "need" (technically) a multi-stage grind unit. Could get away with a single stage unit, as it all just flows to a treatment plant. Not the case with septic systems and their drain fields.
Also, different households have different needs. Some people cook way more, or entertain more, than others. Standalone homes have various outdoor garbage needs/issues (animals, pests, rodents). Some might be more environmentally conscious, etc. Not all households have the same needs. In which case not all of them have the same disposal requirements.
Aside from all that. I would personally skip the leak prone Badger series entirely if you own your home/condo (not renting). Start with the Contractor series as the baseline, and go up from there if you wish for a more robust, or feature rich unit.
When was the last time you purchased a contractor series unit ? ISE stopped making those years ago. The average person does not need extra power unless like I said you wanna grind up the Christmas tree after new year lol. And bad for a drain field huh ? That’s false. Food through a disposal is not much different than food through you. Missing a few stomach enzymes is all and there are already plenty of those in septic systems. Most modern septic tanks have filters before the exit to the field so again no worries. But yeah call me out on another one of my videos. I appreciate you watching.
@@masterflowplumbing9812You are hilarious. The "Contractor Series" that you might be thinking of, only was discountinued sometime between 2021-2023. They are still available for sale as new all over the place (Insinkerator honors the warranty from either the time of purchase, or date of installation). Besides that Insinkerator currently still makes the model "Contractor 333", which is part of their "Power Series", which technically replaces the Contractor Series. So whether the older or newer, they are both still available as Contractor models. Besides that, not sure how you'd know much about septic issues, as you're not the guy that would be called to take care of those issues. People call septic tank service companies, not plumbers, to deal with septic systems. What I was referring to as far as potential drain field blockages, happens quite often with people that have underpowered, or disposal units that don't grind small enough. What happens is either the chunks are too big or stringy to be quickly broken down inside the septic tank, and float over and clog the filters, or entrance to the drain fields. Which slows the draining to the field, often enough that it can start backing up the septic tank into overflow, or start backing up into the home plumbing. Another issue if food scraps are not finely ground is stringy bits of organic matter from things like banana's, celery, potato peels, carrot peels, etc. Can get caught on the filters, encourging biomat growth that latch onto those things, further clogging the drainage. So short answer is yes, if you're using a garbage disposal with a Septic system, it's ideal to have that waste be as finely ground as possible. There is a big difference in grind quality between the various units, they are not all the same. Which is why I was saying it's important to consider multiple factors, before recommending a specific unit to someone.
As far as my personal history with disposals. My last personal purchase was an Insinkerator Pro 1100XL, that I purchased brand new about 2-3 weeks ago. To replace a 3/4HP Badger unit that failed after a little more than 3 years of very light use. I specifically wanted the Pro 1100XL, as the newer top of the line Advanced Series, has the same 3 stage grinder elements (the 4th stage in the 4 stage units isn't an actual grind stage, but just a wiper arm underneath the cutter disk), but it is lacking other features like the jam sensor, and auto reverse that the previous gen 1100XL had. Pretty sure whether it's enforced by Whirlpool, or Insinkerator decided on their own, but they are cost cutting these units down in terms of features, and potentially their overall quality. Another reason I wanted a pre-Whirlpool designed model. Just in case.
Great video
Thanks. We appreciate that. Thanks for watching
I have used this brand and all they do is RUST out and develop holes and leak. Why not recommend a stainless model?
What brand do you prefer ?
@@masterflowplumbing9812 I’m not brand loyal and so tired of cheap that breaks 2-3 years later. I dont mind paying more for quality. I have replaced 2 insinkerators in my kitchen for rusting and leaking by the electrical plug. Took it apart, SAME ISSUE!
So, I don’t want to make the same mistake using inferior parts that will eventually rust. Looking for a better design.
Thank you.
Your welcome. Thanks for watching
cool video, thank you!
Thanks for watching.
Thanks!
Thank you for watching.
Most of the other brands are made in China. insinkerator Made Kenmore for Sears. Whirlpool actually owns insinkerator now.
They really are the only name in the disposal world
I would rather use a garbage disposal as a apple grinder or a homemade compost machine in the backyard.
lol. I suppose it would do good for compost. Thanks for watching.
What’s a disposal for if you can’t put stuff down them? Plate scraps only? Seems like a waste of money if that’s the case.
They’re all a waste of money, they’re useless and are just another point of potential injury cause in a house, you’ll be happier with normal sink drains
Some people for sure.
The Badger 5 series should be banned. I've seen so many kitchen cabinets damaged when these eventually leak out the bottom.
Thanks for watching
There's s 2023 a class action lawsuit against the Badger 5 series because of leaking.
Is it "just" the badger 5 series or the Insinkerator brand (?)
Sooo, this is a commercial??
Nope. Never got paid a dime. Thanks for watching
48th, 19 June 2024
Not sure what the date means but happy birthday
Will soon be a thing of the past, like Central Vacuum. Plumbers never install garbage disposals in their OWN houses.
Not true. I have one. My wife would. Ever got out one.