Best Garbage Disposals · InSinkErator · Updated June 2026

InSinkErator Badger 500: specs and price (2026)

InSinkErator Badger 500 has a US price of $119 (Home Depot retail (BADGER 500); $135-200 range across retailers). Below is its full, sourced spec sheet — every value links to the source and the date we captured it.

Specifications

Price (US)	$119 Home Depot retail (BADGER 500); $135-200 range across retailers
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. CORRECTED: official InSinkErator Badger 500 page documents 1/2 HP Dura-Drive induction, single-stage grind, 5-year warranty, septic safe — and lists NO sound insulation / Quiet Collar. Draft's sound_insulation:true was unsupported (Badger 500 is spec-identical to Badger 5), so changed to false. RPM 1725 standard.

Frequently asked questions

How much does the InSinkErator Badger 500 cost?

The InSinkErator Badger 500 has a US price of $119 (Home Depot retail (BADGER 500); $135-200 range across retailers), as of 2026-06-20.

What are the InSinkErator Badger 500's key specs?

InSinkErator Badger 500 (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.

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