Badger 5 Garbage Disposal, 1/2 HP
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no hex wrench, no size.
it doesn't say what size hex wrench to use; it says it comes with one but one is not there. what is the size anybody know or should i just return it like so many seem to do
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Response from insinkerator.com
Hi sadwrench, We're sorry to hear that the wrench is missing from the package of your new disposer. As an alternative, you can use a ¼-inch Allen wrench. If you have any further questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us at https://support.insinkerator.com/app/ask. We're here to help.
Inferior to the base builder's quality disposal
Inferior to the base builder's quality disposal it replaced. Doubt that it's 1/2 HP, frequently stalled and buzzed, had to keep the hex wrench handy to free it up
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Response from insinkerator.com
Hi Secondesign, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We’re sorry to hear that the disposer isn’t performing as expected. If you find yourself frequently needing to use the hex wrench, it's possible that a foreign object is lodged inside, causing repeated jams. We would be happy to help you troubleshoot this issue and get everything working properly. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at https://support.insinkerator.com/app/ask. We’re here to assist you in any way we can.
Noisy all of a sudden
We bought this to replace a smaller 1/3 hp insinkerator badger disposer that was 24 years old. It hasn't been in for a year yet and started rattling like something is loose inside but nothing is inside. After running a while it get quiet like it used to?
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Low quality internal parts that rust
My first Badger 5 failed 2 years after installation. The motor hummed, but the impeller failed to turn---likely frozen in place. I replaced it with a second Badger and it too failed after less than 3 years, this time making scraping sounds. I reached inside and pulled out 7 large rusted metal pieces of debris.
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Response from insinkerator.com
Hi, thank you for sharing with us. We can understand your frustration, and we're sorry to hear that our product failed to meet your expectations. There are many issues that can be resolved through step-by-step troubleshooting. Inside the grind chamber, you should see two metal lugs or impellers attached to the “floor" of the disposer. If you notice any loose metal pieces besides the two impellers, they are most likely foreign objects that have gotten down inside the chamber. If you still need assistance, you can always contact our customer service team at https://support.insinkerator.com/app/ask.
Great product. Easy to use. Grinds all food disposal products
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Garbage
Piece of junk failed after less than 6 months. Just quit working. Nothing but American made garbage.
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Response from insinkerator.com
Hi No12, We're sorry to hear that your disposer has stopped working. We understand how frustrating it can be when a product doesn't perform as expected, especially after only a short period of use. We take all customer concerns seriously and would like to make things right. Please contact us at https://support.insinkerator.com/app/ask. We value your feedback and hope to earn your trust in our product in the future.
Great Unit
This unit replaced my previous Insinkerator which was damaged by chemical cleaner for the pipes
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Solid unit. Easy install
Replaced an existing model that had broken. Very easy install and works like a charm
Recommends this product
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