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"markdown": "[Mountain Man Plumbing / The kitchen drain](<https://mtnmanplumbing.com/services/garbage-disposal/?agentnet=md>) Sandy · Salt Lake Valley\n\nChoosing & replacing\n\n# Choose the unit. Check the whole connection.\n\nThe right replacement fits beneath the sink, connects to a drain that can empty by gravity and gives you the power and sound level you want. A few measurements and a look at the existing plumbing keep the choice straightforward.\n\n- [Shop disposals →](<https://mtnmanplumbing.com/services/garbage-disposal/garbage-disposal-replacement/#dp-shop>)\n\n- [(385) 766-8935](<tel:13857668935>)\n\n\n\nFrom our repair log / West Valley City [The disposal. The drain. The whole connection. ↗](<https://mtnmanplumbing.com/past-work-west-valley-city-garbage-disposal-repair/?agentnet=md>)\n\n- [Disposal service hub](<https://mtnmanplumbing.com/services/garbage-disposal/?agentnet=md>)\n\n- [Hums, leaks & clogs](<https://mtnmanplumbing.com/services/garbage-disposal/garbage-disposal-repair/?agentnet=md>)\n\n- [Choosing & replacing](<https://mtnmanplumbing.com/services/garbage-disposal/garbage-disposal-replacement/?agentnet=md>)\n\n- [Food & everyday care](<https://mtnmanplumbing.com/services/garbage-disposal/what-can-go-in-garbage-disposal/?agentnet=md>)\n\nFirst, what sounds closest?\n\n## Replace it or try to save it?\n\nThree clear choices\n\n## How much disposal do you want?\n\nEvery option includes normal removal, installation, connection, testing, and cleanup.\n\nBadger 1 garbage disposal\n\nBudget\n\n### Badger 1\n\n**1/3 HP**\n\nA simple, reliable replacement for lighter everyday use.\n\nBest for rentals, small households, and basic cleanup\n\nMost popular\n\nBadger 5XP garbage disposal\n\nPreferred\n\n### Badger 5XP\n\n**3/4 HP**\n\nMore grinding power without paying for premium sound control.\n\nThe best fit for most busy kitchens\n\nPro 750 garbage disposal\n\nPremium quiet\n\n### Pro 750\n\n**3/4 HP**\n\nPremium construction and noticeably quieter operation.\n\nBest near living areas and open kitchens\n\n\n\nWorth checking first\n\n## A jammed disposal may not need replacement.\n\nIf it hums, jams, or stopped turning, book the repair path. If the motor has failed, your plumber already knows which replacement choices you were considering.\n\n What is it doing? A sentence is plenty. This note and your photo go with the appointment.\n\nOptional photo\n\n## Show us under the sink\n\nOne photo helps us arrive prepared. Skip it if you do not have one.\n\n Add photo Selected under-sink photo preview\n\n**Power:** The ⅓ HP choice suits lighter use. The ¾ HP models provide more turning force for everyday grinding.\n\n**Quiet:** The PRO 750 adds sound insulation and multiple grinding stages. Horsepower alone does not tell you how loud a unit will be.\n\n[Check the fit under your sink →](<https://mtnmanplumbing.com/services/garbage-disposal/garbage-disposal-replacement/#dp-fit>)\n\nRead more: [InSinkErator disposal comparison ↗](<https://www.insinkerator.com/en-us/insinkerator-products/garbage-disposals/disposal-comparison-chart>) · [InSinkErator PRO 750 specifications ↗](<https://www.insinkerator.com/documents/advanced-series-pro-750-specification-sheet-en-us-72554.pdf>)\n\nA kitchen workhorse / open it up\n\n## From the sink. Through the grinder.\n\nTurn the assembly, open the housing and follow the working parts. The grind plate throws scraps against a fixed ring; water carries the particles into the drain.\n\nLoading the disposal cutaway…\n\n Under the sink\n\nDrag to turn. Select a part to see what it does and what can go wrong.\n\nSelected part\n\n### The disposal and its drain\n\nFood enters from the sink. The motor turns a grinding plate inside the upper chamber, and water carries the small particles through the side outlet into the P-trap.\n\n#### At a service visit\n\nChoose a named part to see its construction and the symptoms it can cause.\n\n### About the assembly & parts index\n\nBuilt from the Badger dimensional layout and installation references. The cutaway illustrates a single-stage grinder; the motor winding and water-flow details are teaching geometry. Rotation is slowed so you can follow it. The outer dimensions follow the Badger 5XP reference: 12⅝ inches high and 6⁵⁄₁₆ inches across. The sink, trap and cabinet show the connected installation.\n\nRead more: [InSinkErator Badger 5XP specifications ↗](<https://www.insinkerator.com/documents/badger-5xp-specifications-en-us-70892.pdf>) · [InSinkErator: how the grind plate and ring work ↗](<https://partners.insinkerator.com/en-us/kitchen-better/how-a-garbage-disposal-works>) · [InSinkErator: replacement connections ↗](<https://support.insinkerator.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/576>)\n\n**The disposal and its drain**\n\nFood enters from the sink. The motor turns a grinding plate inside the upper chamber, and water carries the small particles through the side outlet into the P-trap.\n\n**Sink flange & three-point mount**\n\nThe stainless flange seals against the sink. A fiber gasket, backing flange and mounting ring clamp underneath; three locking tabs carry the disposal’s weight.\n\n**Rubber splash baffle**\n\nFlexible rubber fingers surround the opening. They help contain splash and reduce the chance of loose material flying upward.\n\n**Grinding plate & swivel lugs**\n\nThe motor turns a steel plate. Two blunt lugs swivel on the plate and push scraps outward against the grind ring.\n\n**Stationary grind ring**\n\nRaised edges and openings around the chamber break the scraps down. Small particles and water pass into the discharge space outside the ring.\n\n**Motor, shaft & water seal**\n\nThe motor sits below the wet chamber. Its shaft turns the plate through a sealed bearing area that keeps wastewater out of the motor.\n\n**Discharge elbow & gasket**\n\nThe side outlet carries ground scraps and water to the drain. A gasket seals the elbow to the housing; the drain tube connects to the trap.\n\n**P-trap & wall drain**\n\nThe curved pipe holds a water seal that blocks sewer gas. Water flows over the trap’s outlet and along the horizontal arm into the wall drain.\n\n**Dishwasher inlet & hose**\n\nThe dishwasher pumps used water through this smaller upper inlet. A new unit ships with a knockout closing that connection.\n\n**Overload reset & wrench socket**\n\nThis Badger-style unit has a manual overload reset underneath and a separate center hex socket for its jam-release wrench.\n\n**Power connection**\n\nA corded unit plugs into a suitable supply; a hardwired unit connects through its protected wiring compartment. The switch controls that supply.\n\n- [Horsepower, sound and grind design ↓](<https://mtnmanplumbing.com/services/garbage-disposal/garbage-disposal-replacement/#dp-power>)\n\n- [The outlet height decides whether it drains ↓](<https://mtnmanplumbing.com/services/garbage-disposal/garbage-disposal-replacement/#dp-fit>)\n\n- [Wall switch, air switch or batch feed ↓](<https://mtnmanplumbing.com/services/garbage-disposal/garbage-disposal-replacement/#dp-controls>)\n\n- [What the replacement work includes ↓](<https://mtnmanplumbing.com/services/garbage-disposal/garbage-disposal-replacement/#dp-installation>)\n\n- [What changes the installation price ↓](<https://mtnmanplumbing.com/services/garbage-disposal/garbage-disposal-replacement/#dp-price>)\n\n01 / Choosing & replacing\n\n## Horsepower, sound and grind design\n\nHorsepower describes motor power. A basic ⅓ or ½ HP unit can suit lighter cleanup. A ¾ HP model offers more capacity for regular meal preparation; 1 HP options are available for heavier use.\n\nSound control is a separate feature. Insulation around the unit and vibration isolation at its mount and outlet can make an open kitchen more comfortable.\n\nSome premium models add grinding stages to make particles finer. The drain still has to carry those particles away, so grease and large food loads remain poor habits.\n\nRead more: [InSinkErator disposal comparison ↗](<https://www.insinkerator.com/en-us/insinkerator-products/garbage-disposals/disposal-comparison-chart>) · [InSinkErator PRO 750 specifications ↗](<https://www.insinkerator.com/documents/advanced-series-pro-750-specification-sheet-en-us-72554.pdf>)\n\n02 / Choosing & replacing\n\n## The outlet height decides whether it drains\n\nMeasure from the sink bottom to the disposal outlet and compare that with the trap and wall drain. The route must let water leave the unit instead of holding it in the housing.\n\nA deeper replacement sink can move the disposal lower. A wider quiet model can take space used by filters, pull-out bins or the faucet’s hose weight.\n\nThe new unit may fit an existing compatible mount, but the mounting ring, seal, discharge elbow and dishwasher connection still need inspection. A photo of the model label and a wider picture under the sink help us plan the work.\n\nRead more: [InSinkErator Badger 5 drawing and specifications ↗](<https://www.insinkerator.com/documents/badger-5-specifications-en-us-121004.pdf>) · [InSinkErator: replacement connections ↗](<https://support.insinkerator.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/576>)\n\n03 / Choosing & replacing\n\n## Wall switch, air switch or batch feed\n\nA continuous-feed unit runs while its switch is on. You feed small scraps gradually with cold water flowing.\n\nAn air-switch button can sit on the countertop. A small air tube operates the electrical switch module beneath the sink. The disposal still needs electrical power.\n\nA batch-feed unit starts when its matching stopper is seated and operated. Load the chamber, fit the stopper and run that batch with water as instructed. Its stopper is part of the control system.\n\nRead more: [Whirlpool: operating a batch-feed disposal ↗](<https://producthelp.whirlpool.com/Other_Products/Disposers/Operation/Operating_a_Batch-Feed_Waste_Disposer>) · [InSinkErator disposal comparison ↗](<https://www.insinkerator.com/en-us/insinkerator-products/garbage-disposals/disposal-comparison-chart>)\n\n04 / Choosing & replacing\n\n## What the replacement work includes\n\nWith power disconnected, the old unit is supported, disconnected and removed. The sink flange seal and mounting hardware are renewed or reused according to their condition and compatibility.\n\nThe new disposal is secured, its discharge is aligned to the trap and its electrical connection is completed. A corded unit needs the correct cord; a hardwired installation needs the proper connector and wiring arrangement.\n\nWhen the dishwasher drains into the disposal, the inlet knockout must be removed and retrieved from the chamber. The hose is secured and routed with its required high loop or air gap.\n\nThe final check includes water held in the sink, a full drain-down, powered operation and the dishwasher connection. The old unit is removed and the cabinet left usable.\n\nRead more: [InSinkErator: replacement connections ↗](<https://support.insinkerator.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/576>)\n\n05 / Choosing & replacing\n\n## What changes the installation price\n\nThe selected unit, a leaking sink flange, damaged drain fittings, a high wall drain and electrical changes all affect the job.\n\nA straightforward swap uses a sound sink mount and a workable drain route. Cabinet or plumbing changes add work, particularly after a new deep sink goes in.\n\nTell us whether you already have a disposal, which unit you want and what is failing. We explain the work and price before starting.\n\nGood questions\n\n## Disposal service, explained.\n\n### Can I supply the disposal?\n\nTell us the model and send a photo of the existing connections. We can check the fit and identify any cord, adapter or drain fittings the installation needs.\n\n[Link to this answer](<https://mtnmanplumbing.com/services/garbage-disposal/garbage-disposal-replacement/#answer-can-i-supply-the-disposal>)\n\n### Will a quiet disposal fit where my Badger was?\n\nCheck its diameter and the sink-to-outlet dimension, along with space around the plumbing. Quiet models often use a larger outer shell. Matching the sink mount alone does not settle the fit.\n\n[Link to this answer](<https://mtnmanplumbing.com/services/garbage-disposal/garbage-disposal-replacement/#answer-will-a-quiet-disposal-fit-where-my-badger-was>)\n\n### Do I need a new sink?\n\nUsually the existing sink can stay when its drain opening, mounting surface and condition are suitable. An unusual opening, damaged surface or a changed sink layout may need additional work.\n\n[Link to this answer](<https://mtnmanplumbing.com/services/garbage-disposal/garbage-disposal-replacement/#answer-do-i-need-a-new-sink>)\n\nLet’s get the kitchen moving again\n\n## Save the unit. Or choose its replacement.\n\n[Shop disposals →](<https://mtnmanplumbing.com/services/garbage-disposal/garbage-disposal-replacement/#dp-shop>)\n\n- [Dishwasher connections →](<https://mtnmanplumbing.com/services/appliance-connections/?agentnet=md>)\n\n- [Sink & faucet plumbing →](<https://mtnmanplumbing.com/services/sink-installation/?agentnet=md>)\n\n- [Under-sink shutoffs →](<https://mtnmanplumbing.com/services/shutoff-valves/?agentnet=md>)\n\n### Sources & public guide record\n\n[Guide data (JSON)](<https://mtnmanplumbing.com/pb/facts/disposal-guide/guide.json>) · [Read this page as plain text](<https://mtnmanplumbing.com/services/garbage-disposal/garbage-disposal-replacement/?agentnet=md&agentnet_display=html>)\n\n- [InSinkErator: how the grind plate and ring work ↗](<https://partners.insinkerator.com/en-us/kitchen-better/how-a-garbage-disposal-works>)\n- [InSinkErator Badger 5 drawing and specifications ↗](<https://www.insinkerator.com/documents/badger-5-specifications-en-us-121004.pdf>)\n- [InSinkErator Badger 5XP specifications ↗](<https://www.insinkerator.com/documents/badger-5xp-specifications-en-us-70892.pdf>)\n- [InSinkErator disposal comparison ↗](<https://www.insinkerator.com/en-us/insinkerator-products/garbage-disposals/disposal-comparison-chart>)\n- [InSinkErator PRO 750 specifications ↗](<https://www.insinkerator.com/documents/advanced-series-pro-750-specification-sheet-en-us-72554.pdf>)\n- [InSinkErator: freeing a jam ↗](<https://support.insinkerator.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/515>)\n- [InSinkErator: finding a disposal leak ↗](<https://support.insinkerator.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/578>)\n- [InSinkErator: disposal and drain blockages ↗](<https://support.insinkerator.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/519>)\n- [InSinkErator: cleaning the baffle and chamber ↗](<https://support.insinkerator.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/521>)\n- [InSinkErator: replacement connections ↗](<https://support.insinkerator.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/576>)\n- [InSinkErator: everyday food waste ↗](<https://support.insinkerator.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1048>)\n- [Salt Lake City: fats, oils, grease and food waste ↗](<https://www.slc.gov/utilities/pretreatment-fats-oils-grease-fog/>)\n- [EPA: caring for a septic system ↗](<https://www.epa.gov/septic/how-care-your-septic-system>)\n- [Whirlpool: operating a batch-feed disposal ↗](<https://producthelp.whirlpool.com/Other_Products/Disposers/Operation/Operating_a_Batch-Feed_Waste_Disposer>)\n\nConnected in your home\n\n## Keep following the plumbing.\n\n- [01 **Garbage disposals →** Choose a disposal and carry that choice into booking.](<https://mtnmanplumbing.com/services/garbage-disposal/?agentnet=md>)\n- [02 **Sink installation & plumbing connections →** A deeper replacement sink changes the space available for the disposal.](<https://mtnmanplumbing.com/services/sink-installation/?agentnet=md>)\n- [03 **Appliance & laundry plumbing →** Include the dishwasher hose and its protected drain arrangement.](<https://mtnmanplumbing.com/services/appliance-connections/?agentnet=md>)",
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