InSinkErator Badger 1, 1/3 HP Household Food Waste Disposer
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of InSinkErator Badger 1, 1/3 HP Household Food Waste Disposer
Customer Review: Catastrophic Failure of This Little Badger!
Summary: 1 Stars
I'm not one to write product reviews, but my recent experience with ISE was enough to push me over the edge. Like lots of other folks my 2.5 year old Badger 1 failed, but rather than developing a simple crack in the housing, my unit developed cracks all around it. On Friday 25 March, the motor unit separated from the collar and collapsed into the cabinet under my sink.
The engine and grinding mechanism struck a copper tube that fed a small instant hot water heater mounted under the sink. By a stroke of luck, I happened to have just returned from an evening out and was able to turn off the water to the heater and kill the power to the InSinkErator unit which was still plugged in. This action limited the damage to superficial water staining and minor scratches and a dent on the cabinet base. I will not speculate as to the amount and nature of the damage that could have been caused to my home had I not been on the premises at the time.
I DO NOT recommend buying anything with the words Badger or InSinkErator on it. As a person with design engineering experience, I can tell you that the plastics that ISE are using for these units are flawed. They are brittle and not capable of handling the kinds of torque stresses that are applied when grinding. Plastic pieces literally crumbled between my fingers. Save yourself the trouble and potential water damage, and buy something else!
Customer Review: You get what you pay for...
Summary: 3 Stars
My first InSinkErator Badger 1, 1/3 HP lasted 13yrs and I only replaced it because I replaced the sink. The old one was all cast metal and badly corroded on the inside.
I installed my new one in August 2010. Just 7 months later it is completely rusted inside. The blades may be stainless steel but the grinding plate is simply bare metal. It works fine, but I don't expect it to last. This new one has an all plastic composite body, It might last longer than the metal body, we'll see. For the price, I guess you can buy a new one every 5-10yrs.
This model does not include a power cord, so you will need to reuse the old one or purchase a new one.
InSinkErator CRD-00 Power Cord Kit
The sink collar/flange that comes with it is dull steel, so I had to purchase an extra brushed stainless steel flange, so that my new sink still looked good.
InSinkErator FLG-SSB Sink Flange, Brushed Stainless Steel
Customer Review: Case Cracked, Blades Rusted
Summary: 1 Stars
There must be some kind of systematic design flaw with this model.
I've owned two of these little monsters, and on both of them, the blades were covered in rust after about 5 years of gentle use. Is this what water and dish soap do to the moving parts in that amount of time? No wonder they won't warranty it for more than a year.
On the first unit, the blades just locked up -- I assumed due to the corrosion. On the second unit, the case developed a crack in its side, and water had leaked beneath my cabinet (which went unnoticed until black mold had ruined the cabinet base). The location of the crack doesn't appear to have been any kind of obvious stress point, so I am assuming it was created by interior rust and corrosion.
I have to wonder if the more expensive models have this problem as well, or is it just on this low-end model.
Advice: If you buy this model for the price, be sure to inspect it on a yearly basis for signs of its demise.
Customer Review: Still going after 12 years!
Summary: 5 Stars
After over 12 years of service I am about to replace my Badger 1 with a Badger 5xp. I felt I should write a review for the Badger 1 since it has served me so well for over 12 years! This was installed by my home builder and up until a couple months ago it has worked flawless and never once required service. I never had to unclog it or anything. It still works pretty good, but I decided it is time for a change because it is so old and it also has a little harder time chopping up things, but I would guess I could easily get another a year or two out of it.
I would suspect that the negative reviews written here were due to either faulty installation from the beginning or from people putting things in the disposal they should not. The model is not the type you should put chicken bones or corn cob husks in. This is a low end model for light duty work, don't get that wrong.
Treat this disposal the way it should be treated and I bet you get quite a few years out of it.
Customer Review: Another Cracked Casing... Don't Waste Your Money!!!
Summary: 1 Stars
I am convinced that the number of 'leak' reviews here (and elsewhere) points to one conclusion.... InSinkErator has clearly engineered this disposal to structurally fail so that you will then buy their more expensive products. My unit is just two years old and has multiple cracks in the molded metal casing. The internal wiring is likely to be getting wet, since the cracks are all over the unit.
I'm considering buying another brand, but they have conveniently designed the collar (the only well-made part of this unit and hardest part of a new install) to accept any of their higher priced models. I feel like sending them a bill for the water damage this unit has caused.
Here's an idea... stop selling this crap and design a slightly more expensive/safer unit that doesn't cause your customers to consider going elsewhere. Let's hear it for the InSinkErator marketing team for tarnishing an established household name through designed failure! Wheee!