InSinkErator Disposal Model Cross-Reference: Badger, Power and Evolution by Horsepower, Grind Stages, Warranty, Mount and Cord
InSinkErator comparison chart: 11 current models by HP, grind stages, sound, cord and warranty, plus Quick Lock interchange, serial tag and reset button.
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Short answer
InSinkErator’s comparison chart lists eleven current disposals. Badger 1, 5 and 5XP are 1/3, 1/2 and 3/4 HP with a single grind stage and 2, 5 and 6 year in-home warranties. Power .75HP and 1.0HP add a 2-stage MultiGrind at 6 and 7 years. Evolution .75HP has 3 stages at 9 years, Evolution 1.0HP has 4 stages at 10 years, and the Septic Guard and Cover Control are 3-stage, 3/4 HP, 9-year variants. On interchange, InSinkErator’s replacement guide says a Badger swaps with any Badger or Evolution Series on similar rough-in dimensions, and its support page says Quick Lock lets you twist off any InSinkErator model and twist on another. The cord is the catch: the Badger pages sell each model with or without a factory cord, while the Power and Evolution spec tables print Cord Included: No. The serial number sits on a gray tag near the bottom, and its first four digits give the year and month of manufacture.
The picks
Like-for-like swap for a Badger 1 or Badger 5
InSinkErator Badger 5, 1/2 HP
1/2 HP Dura-Drive induction motor, single-stage grind, Quick Lock mount, 11-1/2 in tall, 5-year in-home warranty, per InSinkErator's page; this listing is the no-cord version
Badger owner who wants 3/4 HP and the cord in the box
InSinkErator Badger 5XP with power cord, 3/4 HP
3/4 HP, single-stage grind, stainless grind components, Quick Lock mount, 12-5/8 in tall, 9.5 A average load, 6-year warranty, per InSinkErator's page; listing title says with Power Cord
Two grind stages without paying for Evolution
InSinkErator Power .75HP
3/4 HP, 2-stage MultiGrind, Reduced Sound tier, Lift and Latch, 12.25 in tall, 6-year warranty; product page prints Cord Included: No
Replacing an older top-of-range unit
InSinkErator Evolution 1.0HP with power cord
1 HP at 1725 rpm, 4-stage MultiGrind, Quietest SoundSeal tier, Lift and Latch, 12.25 in tall, 10-year warranty, per InSinkErator's page; listing title says with power cord
Old unit was a Waste King, now sold as Moen
Moen GT50C Prep Series, 1/2 HP
1/2 HP, continuous feed, power cord included, per the listing title; Moen's spec page was not readable at the last check
If your unit hums when switched on, it is jammed, not dead: run the reset procedure before you read a single row below.
Which InSinkErator model replaces yours?
Chart columns are from InSinkErator’s comparison chart; cord and reset are from each product page’s specifications table.
| Model | HP | Grind stages | Sound, as printed | Cord in box | Warranty | Reset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badger 1 | 1/3 | 1-Stage Grind, galvanized steel | Standard Sound | With or without | 2 yr | Manual Reset Overload |
| Badger 5 | 1/2 | 1-Stage Grind, galvanized steel | Standard Sound | With or without | 5 yr | Manual Reset Overload |
| Badger 5XP | 3/4 | 1-Stage Grind, stainless steel | Standard Sound | With or without | 6 yr | Manual Reset Overload |
| Power .75HP | 3/4 | 2-Stage MultiGrind, stainless | Reduced Sound | No | 6 yr | Automatic Reset |
| Power 1.0HP | 1 | 2-Stage MultiGrind, stainless | Reduced Sound | No | 7 yr | Automatic Reset |
| Evolution .75HP (and LED) | 3/4 | 3-Stage MultiGrind, stainless | Quiet SoundSeal | No | 9 yr | Automatic Reset |
| Evolution 1.0HP (and LED) | 1 | 4-Stage MultiGrind, stainless | Quietest SoundSeal | No | 10 yr | Automatic Reset |
| Evolution Septic Guard | 3/4 | 3-Stage MultiGrind, stainless | Quiet SoundSeal | Page prints Power Cord Attached: Yes | 9 yr | Automatic Reset |
| Evolution Cover Control | 3/4 | 3-Stage MultiGrind, stainless | Quiet SoundSeal | No | 9 yr | Automatic Reset |
No page prints decibels; height, amps and mount wording below are from each product page.
| Model | Height | Amps (avg) | Mount wording on the product page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badger 1 | 11-1/2 in | 5.6 | Quick Lock, Lift and Latch |
| Badger 5 | 11-1/2 in | 6.3 | Quick Lock, Lift and Latch |
| Badger 5XP | 12-5/8 in | 9.5 | Quick Lock, Lift and Latch |
| Power .75HP, Power 1.0HP | 12.25 in | not printed | Lift and Latch |
| Evolution .75HP, Evolution 1.0HP | 12.25 in | not printed | Lift and Latch |
| Evolution Septic Guard | 12.25 in | 9.5 | Lift and Latch |
| Evolution Cover Control | 14.95 in | not printed | Lift and Latch |
Only the Cover Control is batch feed: it runs with the cover in place. The Septic Guard adds a BOOST system its page says injects Septic Guard twice a day.
The Badger 100, 500 and 900 are not on the chart. InSinkErator’s replacement guide maps discontinued models: Badger 9 to Badger 900 or Badger 1HP, Badger 900 to Power 900, Badger 1HP to Power 1.0HP.
InSinkErator’s FAQ gives the warranty ranges that tell which tier an old unit was: Standard Series 1 to 3 years, Power Series 4 to 7, Quiet Series 8 to 10.
Are InSinkErator disposals interchangeable?
InSinkErator says yes on three support pages.
| Page | What InSinkErator prints |
|---|---|
| Replacement guide | “With similar plumbing rough-in dimensions, you can easily swap a Badger disposal with ANY Badger or Evolution Series” |
| My Garbage Disposal Broke | “Thanks to Quick Lock technology you can quickly swap out any InSinkErator model for another. Simply twist off the old garbage disposal and twist on the new.” |
| Badger to Evolution Compact | “InSinkErator disposals use a Quick Lock mounting system which ensures that all models can easily be replaced.” Also: “if your current flange is in good condition you don’t need to replace it.” |
| Product pages | Quick Lock printed on the Badger 1, 5 and 5XP pages only; Power and Evolution pages print Lift and Latch |
On Lift and Latch, the FAQ says the lower mounting ring is stationary with a small notch, where past disposers had a spinning ring, so you lift the unit and make a slight turn to latch it.
Two things still change across families: height, 11-1/2 inches on a Badger 5 against 12.25 on any Power or Evolution, and the cord.
Does it come with a cord?
| Family | Cord in the box | Where it says so |
|---|---|---|
| Badger 1, 5, 5XP | Two SKUs each: “with factory-installed power cord” or without | Each Badger product page |
| Power .75HP, 1.0HP | Specifications print “Cord Included: No”; description names an “EZ Connect Power Cord & Hardwire Adapter” | Power product pages |
| Evolution .75HP, 1.0HP, Cover Control | Specifications print “Cord Included: No” | Evolution product pages |
| Evolution Septic Guard | Specifications print “Power Cord Attached: Yes” | Septic Guard product page |
| Any EZ Connect model | “EZ Connect Hardwire Adapter (EZ Connect Cord sold separately)” | InSinkErator lineup page |
The Power and Evolution pages contradict themselves: the bundle text names a cord, the spec line says no cord, and the lineup page sides with the spec line. If the old unit plugged into an outlet, pick a listing whose title says with power cord, such as the Badger 5XP or the Evolution 1.0HP .
A hardwired unit is electrical work for a licensed electrician.
Where is the model number and date code?
InSinkErator’s warranty page says the gray tag near the bottom of the disposal carries the serial number.
| Serial number | How to read it, per InSinkErator |
|---|---|
| Made before summer 2024 | First 2 digits are the year (15 means 2015), next 2 are the month (03 means March) |
| Made from summer 2024 | New 10-digit format of numbers and letters, for example IHD2101201 |
| Warranty start | The later of installation date, purchase date or the manufacture date in the serial number |
Without papers, InSinkErator sets the start date from the serial number at its discretion. Its own example: a 10-year unit made March 2015 is covered until March 2025. No InSinkErator page read for this article says where the model number prints.
Where is the reset button on a Badger?
InSinkErator’s reset page puts the overload protector on the bottom of the disposal, facing the floor: a red square button that drops about a quarter of an inch (5 mm) when tripped. Switch off, press it, and wait ten minutes if it will not stay up.
The Badger pages print Manual Reset Overload. Power and Evolution pages print Automatic Reset, and EZ Connect disposers cool for up to 20 minutes instead. The wrench procedure is on the humming disposal guide.
What if the old unit was a Waste King?
Waste King disposals now sell under the Moen brand, and neither waste-king.com nor moen.com returned a spec sheet at the last check, so no Moen figure from the maker appears here.
The Moen GT50C listing title states 1/2 HP, continuous feed and a power cord included: Badger 5 class on horsepower, with no mount interchange confirmed.
Match the cord before the motor
InSinkErator’s pages say any of its models twists onto the Quick Lock mount, so the open question is the cord, not the fit. The Badger 5 is the cheapest like-for-like swap and ships without a cord in this listing; the Power .75HP needs a separate EZ Connect cord; the Evolution 1.0HP listing here includes one. The best garbage disposal review argues which tier is worth it; this page only tells you what fits.
Frequently asked questions
Which InSinkErator model is the direct replacement for a Badger 5?
The Badger 5 is still current: InSinkErator's product page lists it at 1/2 HP, single-stage grind, 11-1/2 inches tall, with a 5-year in-home warranty. The Badger 5XP is the same family at 3/4 HP, 12-5/8 inches and 6 years. InSinkErator's replacement guide says a Badger swaps with any Badger or Evolution Series on similar rough-in dimensions, so the Power .75HP and Evolution .75HP are the step-up options.
Does a new InSinkErator come with a power cord?
It depends on the SKU. The Badger 1, 5 and 5XP pages each offer a version with a factory-installed cord and one without. The Power and Evolution product pages print Cord Included: No in their specifications, and InSinkErator's lineup page says EZ Connect disposals feature the hardwire adapter with the EZ Connect cord sold separately. Read the listing title before buying.
What is the difference between the Power and Evolution series?
Grind stages, sound tier and warranty. InSinkErator's comparison chart gives the Power .75HP and 1.0HP a 2-stage MultiGrind, Reduced Sound and 6 or 7 year warranties. The Evolution .75HP has 3 stages and Quiet SoundSeal at 9 years; the Evolution 1.0HP has 4 stages and Quietest SoundSeal at 10 years. Both series use stainless steel grind components; the Badger 1 and 5 use galvanized steel.
Are all InSinkErator garbage disposals interchangeable?
InSinkErator says yes on three pages. The replacement guide says a Badger swaps with any Badger or Evolution Series on similar rough-in dimensions, and the support page says Quick Lock lets you twist off any InSinkErator model and twist on another. The Badger-to-Evolution Compact page adds that a flange in good condition does not need replacing. Height still changes: 11-1/2 inches for a Badger 5, 12.25 for Power and Evolution.
Where is the InSinkErator serial number and how do I read the date code?
InSinkErator's warranty page puts the serial number on the gray tag near the bottom of the disposal. The first two digits are the year of manufacture (15 means 2015) and the next two the month (03 means March). Units made from summer 2024 use a new 10-digit format mixing numbers and letters, such as IHD2101201. The warranty runs from the later of installation, purchase or manufacture date.
Fact sheet and how to cite this page
- Answer
- InSinkErator’s comparison chart lists eleven current disposals: Badger 1, 5 and 5XP (1/3, 1/2 and 3/4 HP, single-stage grind, 2, 5 and 6 year warranties), Power .75HP and 1.0HP (2-stage MultiGrind, 6 and 7 years), and the Evolution models (3- or 4-stage MultiGrind, 9 or 10 years). The replacement guide says a Badger swaps with any Badger or Evolution Series; the Power and Evolution spec tables print Cord Included: No.
- Applies to
- Series: Badger 1, 5, 5XP
- Series: Power .75HP, 1.0HP
- Series: Evolution .75HP, 1.0HP, Septic Guard, Cover Control
- Compatibility basis
- InSinkErator’s garbage disposal comparison chart, the nine individual product pages, the replacement guide, the Badger-to-Evolution Compact support page, the warranty information page and the Resetting a Garbage Disposal support page, read on 3 November 2026
- Assumptions
- Horsepower, grind stages, sound tier, warranty and feed type come from the comparison chart; mount wording, height, amps, motor protection and the cord line come from each product page. Where a product page did not print a figure the cell says not printed.
- Interchange statements are quoted from InSinkErator’s replacement guide and support pages, which name Quick Lock and similar rough-in dimensions. The product pages themselves print Quick Lock only on the three Badger pages, so the mount table reports both.
- Waste King and Moen spec sheets were not readable at the last check (waste-king.com returned a server error, moen.com an empty shell), so the Moen GT50C row carries only what its listing title prints.
- Method
- Each figure copied from the InSinkErator page named in the cell’s row and cross-checked against the comparison chart. OwnerSpec installed nothing and measured nothing.
- Primary source
- InSinkErator, Garbage Disposal Comparison Chart (manufacturer or vendor document)
- Facts verified
- Last updated
- Cite as
- OwnerSpec, "InSinkErator Disposal Model Cross-Reference: Badger, Power and Evolution by Horsepower, Grind Stages, Warranty, Mount and Cord", https://ownerspec.com/plumbing/parts/insinkerator-disposal-model-cross-reference/, facts verified 3 November 2026.
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Sources
- InSinkErator, Garbage Disposal Comparison Chart (manufacturer or vendor document)
- InSinkErator, Garbage Disposal Replacement Guide (Badger swaps with any Badger or Evolution Series; discontinued model mapping) (manufacturer or vendor document)
- InSinkErator, How to Replace a Badger Garbage Disposal with Evolution Compact (Quick Lock mounting system, flange reuse) (manufacturer or vendor document)
- InSinkErator, My Garbage Disposal Broke (Quick Lock swap wording) (manufacturer or vendor document)
- InSinkErator, Installing a Replacement Garbage Disposal (mounting hardware steps) (manufacturer or vendor document)
- InSinkErator, Warranty Information (serial number tag and date code) (manufacturer or vendor document)
- InSinkErator, Resetting a Garbage Disposal (overload protector location) (manufacturer or vendor document)
- InSinkErator, Badger 1 product page (manufacturer or vendor document)
- InSinkErator, Badger 5 product page (manufacturer or vendor document)
- InSinkErator, Badger 5XP product page (manufacturer or vendor document)
- InSinkErator, Power .75HP product page (manufacturer or vendor document)
- InSinkErator, Power 1.0HP product page (manufacturer or vendor document)
- InSinkErator, Evolution .75HP product page (manufacturer or vendor document)
- InSinkErator, Evolution 1.0HP product page (manufacturer or vendor document)
- InSinkErator, Evolution Septic Guard product page (manufacturer or vendor document)
- InSinkErator, Evolution Cover Control product page (manufacturer or vendor document)
- InSinkErator, Garbage Disposals lineup page (EZ Connect wording) (manufacturer or vendor document)
- InSinkErator, FAQ (warranty range by series, Lift and Latch mounting ring) (manufacturer or vendor document)
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