Questions and Answers for InSinkErator Badger 1, 1/3 HP Continuous Feed Kitchen Garbage Disposal, Standard Series

A:  Hi KCLN, thanks for the question. Yes, the Badger 1 can replace the Badger 500. This one has a factory-installed power cord, so please check whether your existing unit is hardwired or plugged into an outlet. If it's hardwired, make sure to get the non-corded unit. If you need further assistance, please reach out to us via https://support.insinkerator.com/app/ask.

A:  Thank you for reaching out to us, Gary. Yes! The power cord has already been attached to this disposer. If you have any more questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at https://support.insinkerator.com/app/ask. Thank you for choosing InSinkErator.

A:  Hi, thanks for the inquiry. Yes, all InSinkErator household disposers have the same mounting assembly.

A:  Hi Michael, thank you for the question. If you are referring to the hole at the bottom of your disposer, you can use a 1/4-inch Allen wrench.

A:  Hi Danny, thank you for your question. The Badger 5 and Badger 500 are compatible models. However, the Badger 500 is exclusively sold by Home Depot, while the Badger 5 can be purchased from various local retailers.

A:  Hello Barry, thank you for your question. The Badger 5 and Badger 500 models have the same horsepower, grinding components, and warranty. However, the Badger 500 can only be purchased at Home Depot while the Badger 5 is available at any local retailer.

A:  Hi Harley, thanks for reaching out to us. We're sorry; we do not have the Whirlpool 1/3 HP disposer information. However, we can give you the product specification of the badger 1 disposer with 1/3 HP that you can use for comparison. Here's the link: https://shorturl.at/NTX23

A:  Hi Philip, we appreciate your question. We still make the same model as your disposer. You can look for the model Badger 5 or a comparable model, the Badger 500 at Home Depot. If the disposer is humming, you can follow these steps we have online that can help you fix the issue: https://support.insinkerator.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/515.

A:  Hi Jorge, thank you for reaching out to us. We recommend you avoid pouring grease or putting hair down in your disposer, as those can clog your drain.

A:  Hi Mike, thank you for your question. Yes, this model has a knock-out plug on the dishwasher inlet. To know how to remove it, you can check step no. 15 on this installation manual: https://shorturl.at/dSUZ2.