Review on 🚮 InSinkErator Badger 5 Garbage Disposal: Efficient 1/2 HP Continuous Feed Design in Sleek Black by Michael Reynolds

Update: one year later and no problems. great disposal! First Review: I am a 33 year old female who has never done any plumbing or electrical projects. Is always. However, this uninstall (Badger 5) came with clear instructions and was installed by me single handedly in about an hour. I was replacing an old Badger 100 (now Badger 1 I think) that had been installed by previous owners that we really liked. I don't know how old it is but we have lived in the house for about 5 years and it wasn't new when we moved in. The mounting hardware stayed the same and I was able to easily replace the unit (I checked) but it came with a new mounting block so I figured I'd use that. B5 is more powerful than B1 for about the same price. My best advice is to make sure you have everything you need ahead of time that you don't have in the box: plumbing putty (a small container) and a scraper knife if you're replacing sink-mounted faucets. Hammer if you need to fit the dishwasher drain (I have the drain on the other side of our double sink so didn't have to do that). 2 wire nuts and a wire connector I reused from a previous scrap. Or a power cord if you have an outlet. The pliers are large enough to loosen the drain nut if necessary. Lead wasn't tight enough to require pliers. Phillips and slotted screwdrivers. See if you need to shorten the included drain hose. I was lucky and mine fitted the space perfectly. I ended up leaking. The Badger comes with a gasket for the drain pipe where it connects to the disposal, but no longer comes with a smaller gasket for the other end of the exhaust pipe. Many reviews claim one is enough, but it wasn't for my sink. I cleaned and reinstalled my old one. It comes with a service tool. I recommend sticking it to the side of your disposal. If your disposal gets stuck in the future, you can stick a small allen wrench in the bottom, twist a few times to loosen the blades, and hit the sleep button at the bottom. This will save you $100 to replace it. Yes, I could probably do it with mine. No, I didn't know that beforehand. It's all part of the joy of being the first homeowner too stubborn to call a plumber.