Garbage disposal

[LuckySevens]

1/2 horsepower garbage disposal just died.
Looking to get higher horsepower. Has anyone installed a new one that they love?

Thanks for your advice.

[Chatbrat]

Get an Insinkerator 2 stage--the one stage Badgers are junk

[photo1902]

Get an Insinkerator 2 stage--the one stage Badgers are junk

Not true at all. There are many, many Badgers installed in Villages homes. Some have been in service for 12+ years. I’ve replaced a few for people who have opted for the higher end Insinkerator “Evolution” models. They’re a little quieter than the Badger line, but think about how long your disposal actually runs each time you turn it on. In my opinion, the price difference isn’t worth it.

[swtroy]

Grab the same model you are replacing. So much easier to install.

[photo1902]

Grab the same model you are replacing. So much easier to install.

Exactly

[retiredguy123]

I think the garbage disposal is the worst invention ever for the kitchen. Why not just throw everything in the trash?

[rivaridger1]

Insinkerator 3/4 HP Stainless Batch Feed

[perrjojo]

Insinkerator 3/4 HP Stainless Batch Feed
That’s what we have and I love it.

[perrjojo]

I think the garbage disposal is the worst invention ever for the kitchen. Why not just throw everything in the trash?
I use mine for the same reason I have indoor plumbing,a frost free refrigerator , washer and dryer. If you have problems, you don’t know how to use it.

[CWGUY]

I use mine for the same reason I have indoor plumbing,a frost free refrigerator , washer and dryer. If you have problems, you don’t know how to use it.

:shocked: You got indoor plumbing?

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-new-members-forum-115/honey-pot-end-drive-way-mallory-square-269769/?highlight=honey:icon_wink:

[Investment Painting Contractors]

Get an Insinkerator 2 stage--the one stage Badgers are junk

Badger disposals are Insinkerators. Made on the same line in Racine, Wi.

[mtdjed]

1/2 horsepower garbage disposal just died.
Looking to get higher horsepower. Has anyone installed a new one that they love?

Thanks for your advice.
Yes. Installed a 1 HP Waste King Legend 8000 about 6 years ago. Had a Badger 1/2 HP which constantly plugged, stalled, backed up sink etc.

Installed the Waste King myself and have had absolutely no problems. We lovingly refer to it as "The Beast". No stalls , backups etc. When you turn it on you feel the Power. Seem to think it was about $100. Bought on internet, with power cord installed.

Installation connections were common to the badger.

The installation was not that difficult. The one issue was lifting it up to connect to the sink since I was doing it myself. Solved that problem a number of magazines to get it close, and then tapped slanted shims in to raise it to where connectors engaged.


Cheers for " The Beast".

[DangeloInspections]

The Villages installs the same 1/2 hp badger made by insinkerator in EVERY Villages home, be it a multi-million Premier or a cozy patio villa.

When it comes to garbage disposals, this is a good, standard ENTRY LEVEL disposal.

Higher priced models come with higher horsepower, and are MUCH quieter. I recently replaced my 12 year old 1/2 hp Badger with a nicer Evolution. Everytime I use it now I almost think it did not turn on it is so quiet.

One really nice feature for the more expensive models is the ability to remove and clean the rubber flap. On the cheaper ones they often get very gross and smelly, and are somewhat difficult to clean the underneath parts. The better ones easily come off and snap back in.

The more expensive ones are very often on sale on Amazon lightning deals, etc. I bought mine for not much more than the normal price of a Badger. They are all easy to install.

Frank

[courtyard]

Thanks for posting your problem regarding garbage disposals. We looked to see which model we had, and lo and behold it was leaking all over the bottom of our cabinetry. It was only 5 years old, and had been making strange noises lately. Bought a replacement at Lowe's and installed it ourselves.

[Madelaine Amee]

The Villages installs the same 1/2 hp badger made by insinkerator in EVERY Villages home, be it a multi-million Premier or a cozy patio villa.

When it comes to garbage disposals, this is a good, standard ENTRY LEVEL disposal.

Higher priced models come with higher horsepower, and are MUCH quieter. I recently replaced my 12 year old 1/2 hp Badger with a nicer Evolution. Everytime I use it now I almost think it did not turn on it is so quiet.

One really nice feature for the more expensive models is the ability to remove and clean the rubber flap. On the cheaper ones they often get very gross and smelly, and are somewhat difficult to clean the underneath parts. The better ones easily come off and snap back in.

The more expensive ones are very often on sale on Amazon lightning deals, etc. I bought mine for not much more than the normal price of a Badger. They are all easy to install.

Frank

The person who lives with me sometimes refers to me as being "nasty neat" and I do have a fetish about the disposal. I have found several long thin brushes which do a good job of cleaning inside the unit and I also get my hand inside and scrub up under the rubber thingee. I do, once in a while, get the heebie jeebies that the thing will start grinding while I have my hand in there, but so far so good!:a040:

[CFrance]

The person who lives with me sometimes refers to me as being "nasty neat" and I do have a fetish about the disposal. I have found several long thin brushes which do a good job of cleaning inside the unit and I also get my hand inside and scrub up under the rubber thingee. I do, once in a while, get the heebie jeebies that the thing will start grinding while I have my hand in there, but so far so good!:a040:
The heebie jeebies. Me too. Now I'm jonesing for a disposal with a removable rubber flap.

[DangeloInspections]

I typically tell my clients to buy a toilet brush, and of course ONLY use it for the disposal flap. If you start smelling a yucky smell from the sink area it is typically the gunk under the flap.

The removable flap does stop the "Heebie Jeebies" and of course for liability reasons I tell folks never to do that, but if it is not on...there are other ways to clean this area, many on the internet. Running it for 30 seconds longer than you think will also help.

[Madelaine Amee]

I typically tell my clients to buy a toilet brush, and of course ONLY use it for the disposal flap. If you start smelling a yucky smell from the sink area it is typically the gunk under the flap.

The removable flap does stop the "Heebie Jeebies" and of course for liability reasons I tell folks never to do that, but if it is not on...there are other ways to clean this area, many on the internet. Running it for 30 seconds longer than you think will also help.

Thanks for the good advice, I will do a search.

[ditka41]

Have a friend in New Jersey who is a very successful and knowledgeable plumbing equipment distributor. When we needed a new disposer a few months ago, I asked him what to buy and he said to get a 1 HP Waste King. We did, and it is very powerful and quiet. I'd suggest anyone to consider that unit.

[golf2140]

I use mine for the same reason I have indoor plumbing,a frost free refrigerator , washer and dryer. If you have problems, you don’t know how to use it.

Indoor plumbing ! Are you in a new house?

[Villagevip]

I do my own cooking, so need a sink garbage disposable ...Throw in the garbage bin, stinks, and draws insects...

[bbbbbb]

[QUOTE=LuckySevens;1577545]1/2 horsepower garbage disposal just died.

HI, we used to remodel homes. OK, suggestion : Get the 3/4 HP model, the Home Depot Insinkerator is fine. For many homes, ours too, the little disposer that came with the unit is a piece of ??????????? ******



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[valuemkt]

This may be a silly question,but are you sure its not just clogged ? A jammed disposal will just buzz and it appears gone .. Quick test .. Either attached to the disposal or on the bottom of the cabinet containing the disposal should be a metal long S shaped piece of metal .. It is actually a little tool that comes with every disposal. Either end of that will attach to a small indentation at the bottom of the disposal. All you do is turn that back and forth several times .. maybe 90 - 180 degrees (1/4 to half way around) .. then try your disposal again ..
There also may be a red button on the disposal that has popped .. similar to your GFI in the bathroom .. that can be rest by a quick push ..
If you havent tried either, five minutes could save you a few bucks !

[MSchad]

The person who lives with me sometimes refers to me as being "nasty neat" and I do have a fetish about the disposal. I have found several long thin brushes which do a good job of cleaning inside the unit and I also get my hand inside and scrub up under the rubber thingee. I do, once in a while, get the heebie jeebies that the thing will start grinding while I have my hand in there, but so far so good!:a040:

I never put my hand it a disposal without first unplugging it. Takes just a few seconds to open the cabinet door and reach in and unplug be completely safe.