[villagetinker]

Well after almost 6 years our garbage disposal (original unit) started leaking internally. This was a Badger unit, 2 year warranty, so I guess we cannot complain. Went to Lowe's and bought a new Insinkerator unit (~$200) and installed myself. It is so much better and much quieter (4 year warranty). Took about 2 hours as the new unit does not come with a cord, and the old unit had the cord built in, took a little while to cut the cord and get the proper adapter for installing on the new disposal.
NOTE: the leak was internal to the disposal and not in the plumbing, when I got the unit out, the motor was wet.