How To: Take Apart Insinkerator Garbage Disposal ~repack~

A new InSinkErator Badger 5 costs $100–130 and takes 30 minutes to install. Complete disassembly and reassembly can take 2–4 hours and often fails on the first try.

If you are trying to fix the motor or seals inside a Badger series disposal, proceed with caution. InSinkErators are designed to be compact units that are difficult to service internally; parts are often not sold separately. However, here is how they come apart: how to take apart insinkerator garbage disposal

If you are reinstalling the same unit:

: Support the bottom of the unit with one hand, as it is heavy and will drop once the ring is fully turned. Phase 2: Disassembling the Inner Components A new InSinkErator Badger 5 costs $100–130 and

or a large screwdriver. Insert it into one of the metal loops on the lower mounting ring and turn it (when viewed from the bottom) to loosen the quick-lock mechanism. InSinkErators are designed to be compact units that

Given the complexity and cost of new parts (often 70% of a new unit), most DIYers stop here and buy a new InSinkErator. Reassembly is tricky – misaligning the rotor or damaging the seal leads to leaks or motor burnout.

If the disposal is humming but not spinning, the flywheel is stuck.