Replacing Old InSinkErator Badger 5 with new InSinkErator Badger 500 

This was one of the best "how to" videos that I have seen on RU-vid. All of the steps were clearly described and the video shots were close enough to tell what was actually going on at each step.

Thanks for sharing your experience and uploading the video! Yesterday, I removed and replaced a leaky garbage disposal. The removal was easy; the replacement was more difficult than expected. I had a difficult time mounting the new garbage disposal to the existing mounting bracket. I got so frustrated that I stopped and searched RU-vid and found your video. You made mounting it look so quick and easy so I went back and vowed to get it attached so I wouldn’t have to call an installer. I ended up cutting up my fingers on the sharp edge of the mounting bracket, but I somehow got it mounted. The only things that I did diffidently was I plugged the new trash disposal before mounting it to make sure it worked and I used the included garbage disposal wrench to loosen and tighten it (instead of using a screwdriver). Again, thanks for the video!

Thanks for the video. I just installed my 3rd in my lifetime. I could not for the life of me get the new one to connect to the old connector, I puttied and put the new one on and was glad I did it, the putty was pretty bad. Connecting the new disposal and wiring was a snap but lordy, taking the rings off and putting the new one on to the connector was a beast and had to take several breaks. Make sure that ring is 100 percent on. I was tightening the screws to the connector and bamb! Flew off like a projectile as the ring got pushed off!! These disposals are heavy so if you have a portable car jack like others have mentioned....use it! I used a pot and paint can to rest mine in between hoists. As a 66 year old lady, found my upper body strength is zilch but I did it!

This is the clearest & simplest of all videos on installing or replacing Badger & Kenmore disposers

Back in the 70's I was an appliance serviceman for 5 years. I removed several old leaking garbage disposers and replaced them with new ones. The first rule of working on any appliance is to ALWAYS disconnect the electrical power before beginning disassembly of ANY appliance. One particular rule I never broke when working on a disposer was to NEVER run a disposer motor dry with no water running into the grind chamber! WHY? I'll tell you: every disposer has a two piece seal above the top of the motor to prevent water from leaking into the motor and bearings. Running a disposer dry can damage the seal faces (even new ones), ruin the seal and cause water to leak into the motor itself. Should the seal leak, water frequently seizes up the motor bearings (especially the top bearing) and cause the motor to hum but not turn. This usually causes the motor protector to shut the disposer off to protect the motor from electrical overload. IF water drips or runs thru the bottom end bell of the motor, it is a sure sign the motor seal has failed, and the seal (or disposer) needs to be replaced. If you have to hire a contractor or appliance repairman to do the job, the labor cost of replacing the seal may well be more expensive than replacing the entire disposer, as many disposers are less than $200. My disposer just failed (profuse seal leakage) and I intend to buy an identical replacement disposer for $100. Since all the plumbing is the same, it will be faster, easier and cheaper than replacing the leaking seal. Moreover, once a motor seal leaks, there will most likely be bearing and motor damage from internal corrosion.

I have no experience in any kind of plumbing but I managed to swap out my garbage disposal by watching this video. Thank you!

FYI the Badger 5 and Badger 500 are the EXACT same. The Badger 500 is simply " Home Depots" designation. Great How to video. Just changed my disposal out myself!

Thanks helped solve major headache. I changed my disposal and afterwards my dishwasher wouldn't drain. I couldn't figure out the issue until I saw your video. I didn't punch out the drain plug. Your video saved me an unnecessary plumbing bill....lol Thx

You helped me replace my Badger garbage disposal tonight! Thanks! Great video showing everything needed to remove and reinstall the new disposal. Great step by step with good angles and lighting on the video--very helpful! You saved me $80 getting a plumber in to do it. :)

Note: Instead of using the screw driver to turn the mounting bracket, use the allen wrench that came with it, makes it much easier.

I just followed your video. It was spot on. No issues, no surprises. I really appreciate the attention to detail. Home Depot wanted $189.00 to perform the install. Thank-you and keep up the good work.

Thank you. Watching this video gave me the willingness to install our new disposal.. I did it. I hate plumbing 😅Again thanks

This video is the best I have seen on how to do a home project. Thank you so much for helping me not to have to redo the installation because I skipped a step. Thank you so very much.

Thank you for taking the time to teach me. I didn't have a clue, now I can install a new garbage disposal. Thanks again!

That was a good tutorial that saved me the installation fees. Coupled with the fact that I bought my new InSinkErator Badger at a steep discount at the online discount store splakes mitzen, I am a happy camper.

Great video! I’ve never replaced a garbage disposal so I really appreciated the step by step instruction. The hardest part was definitely snapping the housing ring back into place. I had to take a break.

Let me add my thanks along with all the others who are grateful for this video.

Thank you so much for giving me the confidence to do this! Got it installed with minimal issues.

Excellent - very clear and thanks for not assuming prior knowledge for us novice handy homeowners. Thanks again for your time and excellent details!

Awesome stuff man 👍 The G.D at home started leaking as well and my dad usually handle that kind of stuff but since pops is no longer around I’m the next man for the job so who best to teach me than RU-vid and the marvelous teachers like yourself. Thank you 🙏

Made my project today much easier than it would have been otherwise. Thanks for this video.

Just replaced mine right now. Had the same brand as shown in this video. Directions were right on! Saved myself $200 in labor costs from plumber. Thanks brother!

Lifesaver. One of the best DIY guidance videos I have found. Kudos!

in about 7 years I've changed 2 Badger 5 and 1 Badger 500, They all self destructed conveniently after the warranty. They were all corroded and started leaking badly. Finally made the move to a Waste King with Stainless Steel internals and 2 years later not one issue. And I paid less on Amazon for the Waste King.

Loved and appreciated this video. I would add that sometimes it's necessary to "assist" the removal of the initial ring with a couple of taps from a hammer to get it moving once it's been on their tight for a number of years, nearly 20 in our case! Thanks again.

Hi! Just wanted to say thanks. Replaced mine last night using your video. You directions were super clear and helpful. Thanks again!

This was such a well done video, good audio, great narration (no ums, you know, ah), clear camera angles, that I could see you getting 10x the views. Keep these how to videos coming.

I just changed my garbage disposal! This video was awesome! Thanks a bunch. Saved me a lot of money.

This is EXACTLY what I needed to see. I turned on my Badger 5 (20+ years old) to hear just the "hummmmm" sound, but no motor rotation. Did the 1) impeller rotation check with the 1/4" allen wrench (didn't fix it), and the 2) red button reset (didn't fix it), and so was on to 3) replacement. I have zero problems with paying a pro for this sort of thing if I'm not sure I'm capable of the repair. OTOH, if I know (I'm admittedly not the handiest, but can do a few things) that the procedure is something I can do, and will not electrocute myself, or cause a Noah style flood, I'll look at vids like this and do it myself. This Badger 5 replacement looks doable for me, and Lowe's has the new Badger 5XL's in stock! Looks like my afternoon is planned out for me... Thanks for the great tutorial!

I just replaced mine today after watching this video. Your instructions were excellent. And it worked like a charm. The only difficulty I had was Actually lifting it into place. It’s very heavy so I had to put a box underneath it to hold it in place while I turned the collar.

Great installation video. Everything well lighted and clearly explained. Thank You.

Just installed this same until yesterday , didn't replace that ring ! Working great , did that wiring and a way we go . Great video thanks.

Great video, used it as a refresher course, after this not something you do every year. Saved me lots of time.

Thank you for the step by step video. It gave me the direction and confidence to complete the job myself. Appreciate your help.

Thanks for the tutorial. I just now installed the same unit. Your video helped a lot. The ring ended up being pretty easy to deal with.

Thanks a lot. Followed you step by step. One of the few handyman projects I didn’t have to do over.

Thank you so much, I was having such a problem until you showed me exactly how to do the counterclockwise movement.

burrhead! You got me through it! Thank you so much. I didn't have to read a single word of the microscopic instructions with my almost 45 year old eyes. Thank you!

Thank you for this. Gave me the confidence to do this on my own

Very nice presentation-smooth and seamless. Now let's see if I can do it half as well! Thank you!

Thank you man, very informative. I am doing the same exact job right now, but I will replace the drainpipes along with it.

Thanks! I had never installed one before (I always paid a plumber to do it), your video gave me the courage to save myself some serious bucks! Everything went smooth! Thanks again for sharing!

I did it! Thanks to you, my friend - I saved $197 plus tax on this job! My wife thinks I got plumbing skills now..😳

This is an awesome video. I just replaced mine and this video made it easy to do. My previous disposal lasted about 13 years.

I watched your well explained video and my installation went smoothly, much thanks for posting. 👍🏾

Thanks, this was helpful... especially the wiring and reconnecting the new unit to the sink.

Good thing for people like you. Mine is busted/leaking. Now I think I know what to do.

Nice work. The romex clamp that holds the romex wire in place is VERY important. If it gets pulled out you have a Live/Hot wire near water fixtures. You must use a clamp and screw down tight. People always knock shit around under the Kitchen sink.

thank you for the reply. Admittedly, I did something dumb. Here it comes: I had forgotten and then went back to the video (WHILE it was already mounted) and did knocked it out. Now: the dishwasher works but the dishwasher cap is stuck inside the garbage disposal and I cannot feel it even when I turn it off (and yes... I do disconnect the fuse)... so ... Tomorrow I have to take it down again. Stupid mistake indeed.... but I will persevere!!!!! your video is awesome by the way...

Great video and instruction. Our disposal went to heaven awhile back and I have been nervous about putting a new one in. Not any more. Off to Lowes. Thanks so much. Continued success. Love PegEgg

I'm with Dan White, I've watched a lot of various how-to videos on YT and this has got to be one of the easiest to follow. Well done sir!

Great video, just replaced my InSinkErator5 with a 500 in about 20 minutes. Thanks for the great video, saved us from waiting two weeks for a plumber to show here.

Did it!! Watched step by step and it's done. Thank you so much!! Amazing.

Thanks for posting this! My erator started leaking yesterday and yours was one of the videos that broke the process down in simple terms and gave me the confidence that I could handle this job.

Thank you so much for doing this video. I also appreciate the comments below. There were some good tips offered.

Incredibly helpful to watch this before I start.

Thank you so much. Not much of a handyman around the house but I try. Your video was amazing. Compared to trying to read manual, your video was to the point. Amazing! Thank you!

This was actually a pretty easy installation. Thank you for the video. Only thing different was my power line had no ground what's so ever lol.

Thank you so much for this video! My replacement worked without a hitch. Awesome instruction...keep up the great work!

Yep. This worked for me. I didn't even need to watch it all the way through, just past the parts that I wasn't sure of. And my new Badger 5 is working. It was actually a few inches shorter than my original, but the hoses and connections were at the same distance from the top, so I was able to use existing drain pipe and did not need to modify. Mine didn't have the connection to the dishwasher, so I may modify that later, but for now, this works. Saved me the time and money of calling a plumber. Also kept the same drain attachments, so was much easier to install. Basically just connected electrical and screwed it back in same way I unscrewed it.

Thank you. I was able to change my garbage disposal thanks to this video.

Thank you for that very helpful video!!! I’m a visual learner so that saved me a tremendous amount of time!!! Really appreciate you taking the time to make this video! Have a blessed day!!!

Great video and the steps are clear and visual enough to see what is going on.

Thanks, your vid got me through the installation. Appreciate it!

Thank you so much for taking the time to do this video. Very detailed and easy to follow step by step instructions. The camera work is great 👍 I subbed and hit the like button Thanks again.

Thanks for this video - it made the change out much easier to do!

Excellent video! Being a female I Had no clue as to how to replace my disposal, but using this video I believe I can do it myself and not have to call anyone. Thank you so very much for making an excellent video

Thank you for this tutorial! I now feel emboldened to do-it-myself THANK YOU!!

Thank you for the video. First time replacement. Awesome job!

Thank you so much for this video. I was intimidated by this project and your video gave me the confidence to do it. With your guidance I was able to do it easily and stress free. I appreciate this so much. Cheers, man!

Thank you. Very instructive. Just what I was looking for.

Perfect demo. It helped me to install without any difficulties.

Thank you so much!! You just saved my husband and I $150!! :))

the portion that dan says it is not required is actually a safety precaution against electric shock. I keeps the cord from moving and getting cut on the metal. You can leave it out if you want but dont be surprised if one day that wire is cut.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH! I 100% agree with Dan White! This video was SOOO easy to follow and showed EXACTLY how to do it, step by step!

Perfect. Just the info I needed. Thanks!

I have the same model and it is seized up inside. I tried using the allen wrench thinking it was jammed but it turns freely. The motor just hums but doesn't turn so it must be jammed in some other way. I'll be replacing it all, even the mounting hardware as it's all rusty so thanks for adding those steps too! 😉👍

Thank you sir. I do DIY projects myself and always come to youtube for the best tutorials. My new disposal is up and running because of you. Keep up the good work!

Outstanding! Exactly what I needed! Thank you, sir!

I probalby saved a good $300 just by watching this video. Thanks for the detailed removal/install!!

Tip of the hat to you, fella. Replacement complete. Great tutorial!!

You are awesome dude! Thx for giving me the confidence to do this project! God bless ya! ;)

Thank you! With your help it was a success.

Hi Burr, Excellent video. Thank you for posting it.

Perfect video, just what I needed. Saved me so much time. Thanks!

Thanks man just did mine perfect! Thanks to you! Appreciate it!!!!

Thanks for the good video. Showing a more sequential process might have resulting in a shorter video. But when you do these kinds of jobs it's a good idea to watch the video first so you don't run into the same problems. So two good lessons here

Thanks for the great vid instructions. Not an easy mount, but made it happen. Used a five gallon bucket prop to get it close. Not sure if you called this out - when connecting the dishwasher hose, make sure the carburetor clamp is on the "teeth" of the insert coupling. Common thought is to push the hose in and clamp it as close to the base as possible. Missing the insert coupling teeth may allow water leakage. Previously, I had a plumber repair my dishwasher line and fixed this up (Drew on my knowledge of outdoor sprinkler poly repair. Crimp clamps also go on the teeth, not against the base. Much higher pressure and sooner or later, sure to blow off if not properly secured).

thank you!! you helped make my job a lot easier!

Awesome DIY video .. I need to get this done tomorrow morning. I feel like a Blackbelt in garbage disposal replacement already ... 😁

Best step by step video ! Thank you

Thanks for the video. I would just add that I'm 98% sure that the Romex Connector IS required by the electrical code. That makes no difference when its a DIY that won't be inspected. Even so, it can help to keep the wire from being chaffed . Generally not a big concern but the home inspector will catch it if you go to sell the house. FWIW I am a retired contractor

Just what I needed. Thank you!

Nice instructional. Keeping it simple, step by step.

Thanks I was able to replace badger 5 with new badger 500 from home depot. Only thing I had to buy again from store was the connector between the dish washer line with the badger inlet. Thanks for the video.

Thank you for sharing. This is a really helpful video.

Thanks so much - I have to replace mine today during covid lockdown and after watching this I think I can do it!

Thank you - very helpful and step by step information Mine just crapped out last night and leaked all over the floor. Not Cool !! But I know after watching your vid a few time, I can do it myself Merry Christmas

I used my car's jack to raise the new InSinkErator. That saved a lot of time after my wife and I tried lifting it by hand.

So glad I found this. My InSinkErator just gave out after 12 years! I hope to post an "I did it!" comment in the next few days.