How to Choose an Under Sink Garbage Disposal | Get the Right Horsepower Motor 

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“If you didn’t like it go to hell” 😂 😂 please let your dad know that definitely earned a subscription 😂 Awesome advice thank you!

Nothing grumpy about this guy. He's actually very genuine and informative. I felt like I was in school. Great video. Good job.

Awesome.. The world needs more guys like your Dad.. Both my Dad and father in law are exactly the same

this is a wonderful video, first, because it has an experienced professional giving us the best advice, and second but not less important because you are son and father and that gives a special touch to the video!!!!!!!!!!!

I’m so glad I found your page! Your dad reminds me of my dad who passed away 5 years ago. I miss his knowledge on all house repairs! Thanks for sharing this! The last part is my favorite! That is totally something my dad would’ve said! ❤️

Finally, someone who tells it as it is no PC Bull Sh*t, a real person. Thank you Jim I used your techniques to free up my 3/4hp Evolution In-Sink-Erator.

Great video. Love the son and Dad chat. Great advice from someone who knows his stuff.

Old guys rock! Straight to the point and no fluff!

This was really helpful, thanks! I was going to try something different instead of an Insinkerator unit, but I'm now convinced to stick with the tried and true. Great channel too!

The Grumpy Plumber rocks! The Real Deal.

Love the name, love the format, and your dad is obviously a wealth of info... thanks for your channel. Helped me decide- InSinkErator 1/2 HP for me.

First time watching your channel...wow, great info and must be nice having such a knowledgeable dad!? He is a lil grumpy, but feels very authentic and appropriate. heh I just started working with a new plumber(s) -- dad and son team -- and the info they gave me was perfectly aligned with that your dad said. I appreciate the help and the video!

Great video, loved hearing your Dad's expertise.

Very good tip re: oiling. Thanks.

With age comes knowledge, wisdom and experience!!!!!!!

Super helpful and crucial information! Thanks for sharing!

Thank you

Thank you, great video with great advice. I just wish Dad was a bit grumpier! 😆

He's a Master. I enjoyed the video. I feel the Badger 900 is a decent option for grinding up moderate to heavy duty.

Like this format,dad and son...keep up,dont stop!!!

I totally agree on everything he has said

Thanks for the info!

thanks for the info gentlemen

Thank you so much for this video

Absolutely 💯 great video. So informative

Very helpful video. I would like to learn more about the InSinkerator 333 commercial garbage disposal.

This video is awesome.

I'll add it's extremely easy when the replacement is the same model so everything lines up just perfectly.

Great video. Your Dad rocks.

This is a very valuable video and channel. Like and subscribed and great idea with this video

Good content, notin wrong wit bein grumpy!

What does your Dad think about Shark Bites? Might make a good video. Didn't see one. Many thanks to your Dad for the tips. Really like the one about the oil.

EPIC video, I felt like I was sitting with my Uncle Bob.

Just yesterday, my mom and I installed a replacement disposal by InSinkErator for the first time. I was recommending a 3/4HP and she wanted a 1/2HP. She won as it was her choice. But nonetheless, it was our first and despite a few hitches, and taking a bit longer than necessary because of the hitches, we did pretty good for first timers. And now thanks to this video, we have a tip of keeping the disposal unit running for a long while. Thank you both for this.

I was going to hit the like button because this Very Timely information is coming in very handy for me as I am at this moment in the process of researching Disposals to replace mine which just started leaking on me last night. But NOW... NOW I am hitting the "like" button because the Grumpy Plumber has the balls to say In the Video "...if you don't like this video, go to hell." ! OMG... I LOVE this guy!!!

Liked the video, AND most of the comments ! ...because I'm Not going to hell :-) I've been doing a bit of research. Please correct me if I'm wrong: I'd like to add that if no one in your house cooks much and/or throws big, tough junk into the garbage disposal, you can probably get away with a cheaper, less powerful disposal. I installed my Insinkerator Badger 5 (1/2 HP) 14 years ago. It just died. (it only hums when turned on, even after pushing the red reset button, much manual turning, & checking for possible hard debris with an endoscope). AFAIK, the average life of disposals is ~10 years. iirc, I paid about $50 for it (the cheapest one at Home Depot at that time). A new Badger 5XL, today (April 2021), costs ~$114 @ Lowes. Note: I was tempted to get a (quieter) ~$200 disposal with stainless steel (instead of galvanized steel) insides so it will rust less (if at all) and last longer. But I'll probably just get the same make/model so it'll fit into existing pipe with no mods necessary (I hope). Thanks for the vid ! And the tip about the anti-rust, on vacation, veggie oil !!

Would you recommend a garbage disposal on a house that has a septic tank?

Good help! you 2 so cute!!

If you love cooking, get at a 1 hp. It will be worth it. I personally love cooking at home, so a 1 hp will be well worth the dough.

It would be nice if you placed the links like the Garbage Disposal your Dad mentioned the 333 commercial grade. Grade. At least the company that sells this particular brand. Please and thank you.

Thanks for the advice, I need to change my garbage disposal for my townhouse. From the sounds of the birds and plants, do you live in Hawaii?

One other thing, if you live in an apartment building, and your upstairs neighbor’s bedroom is right above your kitchen, get a QUIET one.

I’ve replaced 3 or 4 in my days, disposals are easy, and just your average mope.

So i can absolutely pour a lil cooking oil down it to help it stay lubed? I could have sworn i read somewhere in a manual or something that that was one of the things to never put into a garbage disposal. If thats the case then thats awesome. I just bought one and was afraid of what could go and what couldn't go.

What size HP for 3 people please? And what model sinkerator would you suggest?

I never hear anyone mention anything about the electrical system. If a disposal does not work it may be a good idea to look into the capacitor or it may be cheaper to buy a replacement motor. Only If necessary

I've had two Badgers which lost their lower shaft seals after 1 year. Badger have this problem, or I found 2 poor units?

Ayyyee you said Michigan. Where about because I might need a plumber

So which one is better 1/2, 3/4, or 1 HP?

What's the deal with "multiple grinding stages"? We're thinking about switching from the underpowered Insinkerator that came w/our home to a 3/4 HP Moen that only has 1 grinding stage. Moen says their Vortex motor eliminates the need for a second/third grind stage. Is this true? Or would be better off w/a multi-stage Insinkerator w/a larger motor? Also, is the Insinkerator an induction type motor?

what happen if I choose smaller than I should? (sorry never had this things before)

Can I replace a GE 1/3 HP for an Insinkurator 1/3 HP? Is it the same thing?

Make him have to clean your cabinet and he may begrudgingly bill you for that also. I can just imagine him saying "Dammit Jim, I am a plumber, not a maid!!"

7:26 and if you didn't like it, go to hell😂🤣🤣 as a old school tradsman that does not believe planned obsolescence is right or okay and believes the only right way would be to sell highest quality and put in highest quality stuff. I agree with him. 😂🤣 and I'm young too. crappy stuff makes me grumpy too😂🤣 so does cheap stuff. cheap stuff just pisses me off . mm! along with cheapskates. great video!

I need help grumpy plumber I have A farm sink but my plumber won’t install my garbage disposal because he say my sink will break

👍👍👍👍👍

Gd aint nothing but a service call waiting to happen.

I’ve had my garbage disposal for six months and it has rust! In sink Erator 1/2. Badger 5

Love that go to hell😂

I thought you were never to dump oils down the garbage disposal?

Hmmmm. Grumpy. Lol.