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GE GFC1020N 1 HP vs Waste King L-8000 Side-by-Side Comparison

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GE GFC1020N 1 HP

$199 from Amazon

Waste King L-8000 1 HP

$115 from Amazon
GE GFC1020N 1 HP vs Waste King L-8000

Overall Verdict

The difference between the 1 HP Waste King L-800 and the GE GFC1020N 1 HP garbage disposals is really a question of price, since the two machines are similar. Both use an EZ mount installation, have a similar high build quality, and their grind chambers hold 30 fl. 0z. 

There is however, a noticeable performance difference. The Waste King deals slightly faster and better with mixed scrap waste. On the other hand, the GE is marginally better at raw fish scraps. The Waste King, due its grind chamber design, does not deal well with raw chicken bones and slippery cartilage.  The GE does have a slightly better build quality and finish, but depending what you need to grind, you could save a fair bit of money with the Waste King.

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Pros & Cons

  • Noise reduction
  • High torque 
  • High speed 
  • Stainless steel grind components
  • Strengthened chamber layout
  • Noise reduction
  • High torque 
  • High speed 
  • Stainless steel grinding components
  • Affordable
  • Heavy build
  • Space-consuming design
  • Can be loud
  • No power cord
  • Heavy build
  • Takes up a lot of space 
  • Can be loud

Key Specs

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

Where to Buy

Price at publication
$199.58
$111.07
$199 at Amazon
$115 at Amazon

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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring
7.5
6.9

Scrap Mix

7.9
8.1
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.
8.11 ounces of visible fish pin bones in mess of ground assorted scraps, on digital scale, on granite-looking top.
Layer 1
8.11 ounces of visible fish pin bones in mess of ground assorted scraps, on digital scale, on granite-looking top.
12.56 ounces of ground assorted scraps, including dietary fibers, bones, etc., on digital scale, on granite-looking top.
0.15 ounces of shredded pieces of fish backbone and celery stalk, on digital scale, on granite-looking top.
Input Load
90.0 oz (2551 g)
90.0 oz (2551 g)
Time
2 min
2 min
Layer 1
7.7 oz (217 g)
8.1 oz (230 g)
Layer 2
16.3 oz (462 g)
12.6 oz (356 g)
Leftovers
0.1 oz (4 g)
0.1 oz (4 g)

Raw Fish Scraps

7.7
6.7
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.
5.71 ounces of visible pin bones among mess of raw fibrous tissue from fish scraps, on digital scale, on granite-looking top.
Layer 1
5.71 ounces of visible pin bones among mess of raw fibrous tissue from fish scraps, on digital scale, on granite-looking top.
2.47 ounces of shredded bones and fibrous tissue from fish scraps, on digital scale, placed on granite-looking top.
2.8 ounces of fish vertebrae among mess 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)
5.7 oz (162 g)
Layer 2
3.4 oz (96 g)
2.5 oz (70 g)
Leftovers
1.0 oz (29 g)
2.8 oz (79 g)

Raw Chicken Scraps

6.4
4.6
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.
1.44 ounces of fibrous soft tissue and few pieces of shredded chicken bones, on digital scale, on granite-looking top.
Layer 1
1.44 ounces of fibrous soft tissue and few pieces of shredded chicken bones, on digital scale, on granite-looking top.
1.79 ounces of shredded soft tissue and pieces of shredded chicken bones, on digital scale, on granite-looking top.
0.91 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)
1.4 oz (41 g)
Layer 2
2.6 oz (74 g)
1.8 oz (51 g)
Leftovers
0.5 oz (14 g)
0.9 oz (26 g)

Design

Overall Design Scoring
9.5
9.2

In the Box

GFC1020N, EZ Mount, box, registration slip, instruction slip, user manual, stopper, adapter, tube, gasket, flange, bolts, and wire nuts.
L-8000, EZ Mount on top, its box, user manual, stopper, adapter kit, elbow tube, rubber gasket, flange, bolts, wire nuts.

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.
Waste King 1 HP with mount assembly, elbow tube. Showing 8.4-inch width, 14.6-inch height, 4.3-inch depth to dishwasher outlet, 7.4-inch depth to outlet, 5.4-inch distance to elbow tube.
Length
5.5" (14.0 cm)
5.5" (14.0 cm)
Width
8.4" (21.3 cm)
8.4" (21.3 cm)
Height
16.2" (41.1 cm)
16.2" (41.1 cm)
Weight
12.7 lbs (5.8 kg)
12.7 lbs (5.8 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.
EZ Mount assembly for garbage disposals placed on white platform with stopper in position.
EZ Mount assembly for garbage disposals placed on white platform with stopper in position.
Support ring, mounting ring, cushion mount, fiber gasket, rubber gasket, sink flange, stopper, removable sink splash guard.

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 Waste King L-8000 garbage disposal after testing, looking at layout of grinding components.
Top view into chamber of Waste King L-8000 garbage disposal after testing, looking at layout of grinding components.
Inside view of Waste King L-8000 garbage disposal, showing design of two-level grater/grinder ring and details on flywheel.
Inside view of Waste King L-8000 food disposer, showing design of impellers and details of flywheel and grater/grinder ring.
Capacity
30.0 fl oz (887.2 ml)
30.0 fl oz (887.2 ml)
Verticality
6.8" (17.3 cm)
6.8" (17.3 cm)
Flywheel
4.4" (11.2 cm)
4.4" (11.1 cm)
Assembly Material
Strengthened
Intermediate
Layout
Stainless steel
Stainless steel

Motor

10
10
Horsepower
1
1
Speed
2800 RPM
2800 RPM
Real Speed
4149 RPM
4149 RPM
Voltage
120 V (60 Hz)
115 V (60 Hz)
Current
7 A
7 A
Wattage
840 W
805 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 Waste King L-8000 1 HP corded garbage disposal with type-B power cord.
Length
NaN" (NaN cm)
2.8 ft (0.9 m)
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 granite-looking top, showing elbow pipe, rubber gasket, flange, 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
9.0
GE Disposall GFC1020N with EZ Mount assembly on top, discharge set, and orange sticker.
Waste King Legend Series L-8000 1 HP Garbage Disposal, with EZ Mount assembly on top and outlet/discharge set installed.
Noise Reduction
Yes
Yes
Vibration Reduction
No
No

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
7.3
7.3

Ease of Use

8.0
8.0

Installation

7.0
7.0

Smooth Operation

8.0
8.0

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 mechanics with wooden stick in flywheel’s opening/gap.
External
No
No
Auto Unjam
No
No