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Badger 1 Garbage Disposal Review

Last Updated: December 5, 2019
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Written by Luna Regina on December 5, 2019

A good home is a clean home, and home cooks would agree. But, they often have to struggle with clogged particles in the sink and pipes, which leads to mess and bad odor. 

Particles and food leftovers ranging from 20mm to 40mm easily get stuck in drain pipes of common sizes, especially when it’s potato and onion peelings. Hence, these small particles often clog the pipes and kitchen drain.

That’s where the InSinkErators Garbage Disposal Badger 1 can help. The model has been somewhat of a standard unit for many years. It can grind and reduce many types of food scraps down to particles and reduce clogging, especially cooked meat, vegetables, and fruits. 

Mind you that the Badger 1 is not the strongest or the best food disposer on the market. But if you’re in search of a compact but efficient garbage disposal to start out, then we recommend the Badger 1. 

InSinkErator Badger 1 Garbage Disposal Review: Impressive Features

This InSinkErator Garbage Disposal Badger 1 review will talk about various features that make your kitchen cleanup effective and easy. To give you an idea of what it’s capable of, we’ll be listing down a few main features of this product. 

Pros
  • Compact size
  • Under a 1-year in-home limited warranty
  • Decent induction motor
Cons
  • Noisy
  • Not for bones and tough scraps
  • Badger 1’s cord is sold separately

Decent Grinding Motor

The power of the Badger 1 comes from its Dura-Drive Induction Motor, which is a ⅓-horsepower motor, and it runs at 1725 RPM (revolutions per minute), which is quite adequate to shred down your leftover food. 

The Dura-Drive mechanism helps best utilize and improve all aspects of the induction motor, adding more precision to the grinding process. 

Impressive Life Span

Although the Badger 1 is not the most invested model, several of its owners have shared that their unit worked for quite a few years even after the warranty is out of effect. The most common we’ve seen has been 5 years.

The grind chamber is made of galvanized steel, which is not terribly enduring under tough conditions but performs acceptably with moderate maintenance over the years.

Easy Fit

The compact size of the InSinkErator Badger 1 allows it to be fixed under any kind of sink with ease. The design features a 3-bolt quick-lock assembly that lets you connect the unit quickly with only a turn. Any food disposer that has a 3-bolt collar can connect to the assembly, which makes future replacement a breeze. 

Galvanized Grind Chamber

The Badger 1’s grind chamber is enough for 26 ounces of solid food, which is pretty great compared to other products in the market. But to be frank, capacity is not important with a continuous feed garbage disposal such as this one.

Furthermore, to ensure that everything inside the chamber is decently processed before exiting, the chamber and its components are made out of galvanized steel that can grind meat and other produce without a problem.

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Written by Luna Regina on December 5, 2019
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