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GE GFC1020N 1 HP vs Moen GX100C 1 HP Garbage Disposal Side-by-Side Comparison

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GE GFC1020N 1 HP

$199 from Amazon

Moen GX100C 1 HP Garbage Disposal

$189.99 from Amazon
GE GFC1020N 1 HP vs Moen GX100C 1 HP Garbage Disposal

Overall Verdict

If you’re looking for a large capacity 1 HP garbage disposal, this standoff between the GE GFC1020N and the Moen GX 100C will help narrow down your choice. In our performance tests, the GE out-performed the Moen in all tests. However, both disposals offer excellent value with not much difference in the price. 

Key design differences are that the GE uses an EZ mount installation and the power cord is optional and not pre-installed. It also has a deeper chamber and the grind components are more complex rather than basic. All things considered, the GE is the better choice here.

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Pros & Cons

  • Noise reduction
  • High torque 
  • High speed 
  • Stainless steel grind components
  • Strengthened chamber layout
  • High-speed motor
  • Stainless steel grinding components
  • Clean Rinse splash guard
  • Noise reduction
  • Heavy build
  • Space-consuming design
  • Can be loud
  • No power cord
  • Can be loud
  • Space-consuming

Key Specs

Type of feed
Continuous
Continuous
Horsepower
1
1
Motor type
Permanent magnet
Permanent magnet
Averaged RPM
4149
4196
Family size
5-6 people
3-4 people
Dimensions
L5.5 x W8.4 x H16.2 inches
L5.4 x W7.3 x H15.9 inches

Where to Buy

Price at publication
$199.58
$180.67
$199 at Amazon
$189.99 at Amazon

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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring
7.5
5.8

Scrap Mix

7.9
6.5
GE GFC1020N Continuous Feed Garbage Disposal Scrap Mix Test
6.67 ounces of ground products from a garbage disposal, displayed on digital scale, placed on a granite-looking table. Visible fish pin bones in mess of assorted scraps.
16.31 ounces of ground products from a garbage disposal, displayed on digital scale, placed on a granite-looking table. Mess of assorted scraps, including fibers, bones, etc.
0.14 ounces of ground products from a garbage disposal, displayed on digital scale, placed on a granite-looking table. Shredded pieces of fish bones and vertebrae.
Moen GX100C 1 HP Garbage Disposal Scrap Mix Test
8.11 ounces of visible fish pin bones in mass of ground assorted scraps, on digital scale, on granite-looking top.
24.1 ounces of ground assorted scraps, including dietary fibers, bones, etc., on digital scale, on granite-looking top.
0.23 ounces of shredded pieces of fish backbone, dietary fibers, and fish meat, on digital scale, on granite-looking top.
Input Load
90.0 oz (2551 g)
90.0 oz (2551 g)
Time
2 min
2 min 30 sec
Layer 1
7.7 oz (217 g)
8.1 oz (230 g)
Layer 2
16.3 oz (462 g)
24.1 oz (683 g)
Leftovers
0.1 oz (4 g)
0.2 oz (7 g)

Raw Fish Scraps

7.7
5.1
GE GFC1020N Continuous Feed Garbage Disposal Raw Fish Scraps Test
7.7 ounces of ground fish scraps from garbage disposal, displayed on digital scale, placed on granite-looking table. Visible pin bones among mess of raw fibrous tissue.
3.39 ounces of ground fish scraps from garbage disposal, displayed on digital scale, placed on a granite-looking table. Mess of assorted shredded bones and fibrous tissue.
1.02 ounces of ground fish scraps from garbage disposal, displayed on digital scale, placed on granite-looking table. Fish vertebrae among mess of shredded fish skin.
Moen GX100C 1 HP Garbage Disposal Raw Fish Scraps Test
6.46 ounces of visible pin bones in a mass of raw fibrous tissue from fish scraps, on digital scale, on granite-looking top.
2.02 ounces of shredded bones and fibrous tissue from fish scraps, on digital scale, placed on granite-looking top.
4.41 ounces of fish vertebrae in a mass of shredded fish skin, on digital scale, on granite-looking top.
Input Load
49.4 oz (1400 g)
49.4 oz (1400 g)
Time
3 min
3 min
Layer 1
7.7 oz (218 g)
6.5 oz (183 g)
Layer 2
3.4 oz (96 g)
2.0 oz (57 g)
Leftovers
1.0 oz (29 g)
4.4 oz (125 g)

Raw Chicken Scraps

6.4
5.2
GE GFC1020N Continuous Feed Garbage Disposal Raw Chicken Scraps Test
1.12 ounces of ground chicken scraps from garbage disposal, displayed on digital scale, placed on granite-looking table. Mess of shredded soft tissue and bones.
2.62 ounces of ground chicken scraps from garbage disposal, displayed on digital scale, placed on granite-looking table. Mess of fibrous soft tissue and shredded bones.
0.48 ounces of ground chicken scraps from garbage disposal, displayed on digital scale, placed on granite-looking table. Mess of soft tissue and crushed cartilage.
Moen GX100C 1 HP Garbage Disposal Raw Chicken Scraps Test
0.28 ounces of fibrous soft tissue and few pieces of shredded chicken bone, on digital scale, on granite-looking top.
1.62 ounces of shredded soft tissue and pieces of shredded chicken bone, on digital scale, on granite-looking top.
1.24 ounces of shredded soft stringy tissue and cartilage from chicken scraps, on digital scale, on granite-looking top.
Input Load
7.4 oz (210 g)
7.4 oz (210 g)
Time
2 min 18 sec
3 min
Layer 1
1.1 oz (32 g)
0.3 oz (8 g)
Layer 2
2.6 oz (74 g)
1.6 oz (46 g)
Leftovers
0.5 oz (14 g)
1.2 oz (35 g)

Design

Overall Design Scoring
9.5
9.3

In the Box

GFC1020N, EZ Mount, box, registration slip, instruction slip, user manual, stopper, adapter, tube, gasket, flange, bolts, and wire nuts.
Corded Moen GX100C with 3-Bolt Mount, box, register slip, user manual, stopper, elbow tube, rubber gasket, flange, and bolts.

Dimensions

GE GFC1020N, mount assembly, elbow tube, orange sticker. Showing 8.4-inch width, 16.2-inch height, 4.3-inch depth to dishwasher outlet, 7.4-inch depth to outlet, 5.5-inch distance to elbow tube.
Moen GX100C with mount assembly and elbow tube. Showing 7.4-inch width, 13.4-inch height, 4.1-inch depth to dishwasher outlet, 7-inch depth to outlet, 5.4-inch distance to elbow tube.
Length
5.5" (14.0 cm)
5.4" (13.7 cm)
Width
8.4" (21.3 cm)
7.3" (18.5 cm)
Height
16.2" (41.1 cm)
15.9" (40.4 cm)
Weight
12.7 lbs (5.8 kg)
14.0 lbs (6.4 kg)

Mount Assembly

EZ Mount assembly for garbage disposals with splash guard on white platform, GE logo and “Disposall” engravings on rim.
EZ Mount assembly for garbage disposals with splash guard on white platform, GE logo and “Disposall” engravings on rim.
Support ring, mounting ring, cushion mount, fiber gasket, rubber gasket, engraved sink flange, stopper, and splash guard.
3-Bolt Mount assembly for Moen garbage disposals placed on white platform with stopper in position.
3-Bolt Mount assembly for Moen garbage disposals placed on white platform with stopper in position.
Backup flange, mounting ring, snap ring, gasket, stopper, cushion mount, sink flange, splash guard, lower mounting ring.

Grind Chamber

9.0
8.5
Top view of GE GFC1020N into chamber, showing layout of grinding components, swivel impellers, flywheel, and precutter.
Top view of GE GFC1020N into chamber, showing layout of grinding components, swivel impellers, flywheel, and precutter.
Inside view of GE Disposall GFC1020N, showing details of two-level precutter and flywheel.
Inside view of GE Disposall GFC1020N, showing details of impellers, precutter, and flywheel.
Top view into chamber of Moen Chef Series GX100C garbage disposal after testing, looking at layout of grinding components.
Top view into chamber of Moen Chef Series GX100C garbage disposal after testing, looking at layout of grinding components.
Inside view of Moen Chef Series GX100C garbage disposal, showing design of grater ring and details on flywheel.
Inside view of Moen Chef Series GX100C food disposer, showing design of impellers and details of flywheel and grater ring.
Capacity
30.0 fl oz (887.2 ml)
33.0 fl oz (975.9 ml)
Verticality
6.8" (17.3 cm)
6.4" (16.3 cm)
Flywheel
4.4" (11.2 cm)
4.4" (11.2 cm)
Assembly Material
Strengthened
Stainless steel
Layout
Stainless steel
Intermediate

Motor

10
10
Horsepower
1
1
Speed
2800 RPM
2800 RPM
Real Speed
4149 RPM
4196 RPM
Voltage
120 V (60 Hz)
115 V (60 Hz)
Current
7 A
4.8 A
Wattage
840 W
552 W
Heat
N/A
N/a
Reverse
No
No

Power Cord

Bottom view of GE GFC1020N non-corded garbage disposal, pre-cut electrical wires, and specification sticker.
Bottom view of Moen Chef Series GX100C 1 HP corded garbage disposal with type-B power cord.
Length
NaN" (NaN cm)
34.0" (86.4 cm)
Type
n/a
3-prong (Type B)

Accessories

Standard outlet/discharge set for garbage disposals on granite-looking top, elbow pipe with rubber gasket, flange, and bolts.
Standard outlet/discharge set for garbage disposals on white top, showing elbow pipe, rubber gasket, flange, and bolts.
Width
3.3" (8.3 cm)
3.3" (8.3 cm)
Length
5.3" (13.3 cm)
5.3" (13.3 cm)
Material
PVC
PVC

Build Quality

9.5
9.5
GE Disposall GFC1020N with EZ Mount assembly on top, discharge set, and orange sticker.
Moen Chef Series 1 HP Garbage Disposal, with 3-Bolt Mount assembly on top and outlet/discharge set in place.
Noise Reduction
Yes
Yes
Vibration Reduction
No
 No

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
7.3
8.1

Ease of Use

8.0
10

Installation

7.0
6.0

Smooth Operation

8.0
9.0

Unjam Mechanics

0.0
0.0
Inside view of garbage disposal showing manual unjam mechanics with wooden stick in flywheel’s opening/gap, partially showing details of flywheel and grater/grinder ring.
Inside view of permanent-magnet garbage disposal showing manual unjam method with wooden stick in flywheel’s opening/gap.
External
No
No
Auto Unjam
No
No