InSinkErator · Updated June 2026
InSinkErator Badger 5: price & specs
InSinkErator Badger 5. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: insinkerator.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The InSinkErator Badger 5 is listed at $113 on insinkerator.com as of 2026-06-27, #4 cheapest of 15 garbage disposals (median $125.19); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 0/100 pay-blind standing, #12 of 16 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Is the InSinkErator Badger 5 a good buy?
At $113, the InSinkErator Badger 5 is #4 cheapest of the 15 garbage disposals we track, where the median is $125.19. On the spec sheet, its horsepower hp of 0.5 is the lowest of the 14, its grind stages of 1 is the lowest of the 11, and its warranty years of 5 is the lowest of the 16.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $113 Home Depot retail (w/cord, model 79883A-ISE); list ~$139 before promotional card discount |
|---|---|
| Brand | InSinkErator |
| Released | — |
| Horsepower hp | 0.5 |
| Feed type | continuous |
| Grind stages | 1 |
| Sound insulation | No |
| Motor type | induction |
| Septic safe | Yes |
| Warranty years | 5 |
| RPM | 1725 |
Source: insinkerator.com (verified 2026-06-20) · corroborated by homedepot.com. Official InSinkErator page confirms 1/2 HP Dura-Drive induction, single-stage grind, 5-year We-Come-to-You warranty, septic safe. No sound insulation on base Badger 5. RPM 1725 standard. Price ~$113-138 from Home Depot for with-cord variant.
Is the InSinkErator Badger 5 worth it vs cheaper garbage disposals?
InSinkErator Badger 5 against its closest cheaper and pricier garbage disposals on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 15 ranked
| Product | Price | Horsepower hp | Feed type | Grind stages | Sound insulation | Motor type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| InSinkErator Badger 5 this | $113 | 0.5 | continuous | 1 | No | induction |
| Waste King L-3200 | $107 | 0.75 | continuous | 1 | Yes | permanent_magnet |
| InSinkErator Badger 500 | $119 | 0.5 | continuous | 1 | No | induction |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the InSinkErator Badger 5 cost?
The InSinkErator Badger 5 has a US price of $113 (Home Depot retail (w/cord, model 79883A-ISE); list ~$139 before promotional card discount), as of 2026-06-20.
How does the InSinkErator Badger 5 compare on price?
At $113, the InSinkErator Badger 5 is #4 cheapest of the 15 garbage disposals we track, where the median is $125.19.
What are the InSinkErator Badger 5's key specs?
InSinkErator Badger 5 (InSinkErator): horsepower hp 0.5, feed type continuous, grind stages 1, sound insulation No, motor type induction. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-20.
Price of record: $113 at insinkerator.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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Step up
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