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GE GFC525N 1/2-HP vs Frigidaire 1/2 HP Corded Side-by-Side Comparison

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GE GFC525N 1/2-HP

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Frigidaire 1/2 HP Corded

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GE GFC525N 1/2-HP vs Frigidaire 1/2 HP Corded

Overall Verdict

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Pros & Cons

  • High-speed motor
  • Affordable 
  • Easy installation
  • Removable splash guard
  • Decent capacity
  • Stainless steel grind components
  • Noise cancellation padding
  • Affordable
  • Small capacity
  • No noise/vibration insulation
  • Faulty details
  • No external unjam mechanics
  • Jammed impellers during testing

Key Specs

Type of feed
Continuous
Continuous
Horsepower
1/2
1/2
Motor type
Permanent magnet
Permanent magnet
Averaged RPM
4317
3688
Family size
1-2 people
1-2 people
Dimensions
L5.4 x W5.8 x H12.7 inches
L5.6 x W5.9 x H12.8 inches

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$103.13
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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring
6.0
3.1

Scrap Mix

5.8
6.2
GE GFC525N 1/2-HP Garbage Disposal Scrap Mix Test
11.67 ounces of fish pin bones in mess of assorted scraps from garbage disposal on digital scale on granite-looking top.
14.19 ounces of ground products from garbage disposal, displayed on digital scale, placed on granite-looking table. Mess of assorted scraps, including fibers, bones, etc.
0.12 ounces of ground products from garbage disposal, displayed on digital scale, placed on granite-looking table. Shredded pieces of dietary fiber.
Frigidaire 1/2-HP Garbage Disposal Scrap Mix Test
11.68 ounces of assorted scraps from garbage disposal on digital scale on granite-looking top.
11.6 ounces of assorted scraps, including fibers, bones, etc on digital scale.
0.09 ounces of shredded fish bone on digital scale.
Input Load
90.0 oz (2551 g)
96.0 oz (2722 g)
Time
2 min 53 sec
2 min 45 sec
Layer 1
11.7 oz (331 g)
11.7 oz (331 g)
Layer 2
14.2 oz (402 g)
11.6 oz (329 g)
Leftovers
0.1 oz (3 g)
0.1 oz (3 g)

Raw Fish Scraps

5.6
0.0
GE GFC525N 1/2-HP Garbage Disposal Raw Fish Scraps Test
6.01 ounces of ground fish scraps from garbage disposal, displayed on digital scale, placed on granite-looking table. Pin bones among a mess of raw fibrous tissue.
1.89 ounces of ground fish scraps from garbage disposal, displayed on digital scale, placed on granite-looking table. Mess of assorted shredded bones and raw fibrous tissue.
3.79 ounces of ground fish scraps from a garbage disposal, displayed on digital scale, placed on granite-looking table. Mess of shredded fish backbone and skin.
Frigidaire 1/2-HP Garbage Disposal Raw Fish Scraps Test
4.29 ounces of ground fish scraps from garbage disposal, displayed on digital scale, placed on granite-looking table. Pin bones among a mess of raw fibrous tissue.
3.01 ounces of ground fish scraps from garbage disposal, displayed on digital scale, placed on granite-looking table. Mess of assorted shredded bones and raw fibrous tissue.
8.82 ounces of ground fish scraps from a garbage disposal, displayed on digital scale, placed on granite-looking table. Mess of shredded fish backbone and skin.
Input Load
49.4 oz (1400 g)
49.4 oz (1400 g)
Time
3 min
3 min
Layer 1
6.0 oz (170 g)
4.3 oz (122 g)
Layer 2
1.9 oz (54 g)
3.0 oz (85 g)
Leftovers
3.8 oz (107 g)
8.8 oz (250 g)

Raw Chicken Scraps

6.8
0.0
GE GFC525N 1/2-HP Garbage Disposal Raw Chicken Scraps Test
0.8 ounces of ground chicken scraps from garbage disposal, displayed on digital scale, placed on granite-looking table. Mess of shredded soft tissues and shredded bones.
2.25 ounces of ground chicken scraps from garbage disposal, displayed on digital scale, placed on granite-looking table. Mess of shredded tendons and shredded bones.
0.29 ounces of ground chicken scraps from a garbage disposal, displayed on digital scale, placed on granite-looking table. Mess of soft tissue and pieces of shredded cartilage.
Frigidaire 1/2-HP Garbage Disposal Raw Chicken Scraps Test
0.1 ounces of ground chicken scraps from garbage disposal, displayed on digital scale, placed on granite-looking table. Mess of shredded soft tissues and shredded bones.
0.87 ounces of ground chicken scraps from garbage disposal, displayed on digital scale, placed on granite-looking table. Mess of shredded tissues and shredded bones.
3.41 ounces of ground chicken scraps from a garbage disposal, displayed on digital scale, placed on granite-looking table. Mess of soft tissue and pieces of shredded cartilage.
Input Load
7.4 oz (210 g)
7.4 oz (210 g)
Time
3 min
3 min
Layer 1
0.8 oz (23 g)
0.1 oz (3 g)
Layer 2
2.3 oz (64 g)
0.9 oz (25 g)
Leftovers
0.3 oz (8 g)
3.4 oz (97 g)

Design

Overall Design Scoring
7.9
8.1

In the Box

GE Disposall GFC525N 1/2-HP Garbage Disposal with EZ Mount assembly on top, next to its box, user manual, registration slip, sink stopper, elbow tube, and two sets of flanges and bolts.
Frigidaire FF05DISPC1 Garbage Disposal with EZ Mount assembly on top, next to its box, user manual, registration slip, sink stopper, elbow tube, and a set of flange and bolts.

Dimensions

GE GFC525N 1/2 HP Garbage Disposal with mount assembly and elbow tube. Dimensions show 5.8-inch width, 12.7-inch height, 4.1-inch depth to dishwasher outlet, 6.1-inch depth to outlet, 5.4-inch distance to elbow tube.
FRIGIDAIRE FF05DISPC1 1/2-HP Garbage Disposal Dimensions
Length
5.4" (13.7 cm)
5.6" (14.2 cm)
Width
5.8" (14.7 cm)
5.9" (15.0 cm)
Height
12.7" (32.3 cm)
12.8" (32.5 cm)
Weight
7.7 lbs (3.5 kg)
8.3 lbs (3.8 kg)

Mount Assembly

EZ Mount assembly for garbage disposals placed on white platform. “Disposall” engraving on rim of sink flange. Sink stopper in position.
EZ Mount assembly for garbage disposals placed on white platform. “Disposall” engraving on rim of sink flange. Sink stopper in position.
Support ring, mounting ring, cushion mount, fiber gasket, rubber gasket, sink flange, stopper, removable sink splash guard.
3-Bolt mounting assembly for garbage disposal placed on white platform with stopper in position.
3-Bolt mounting assembly for garbage disposal placed on white platform with stopper in position.
Backup flange, mounting ring, snap ring, fiber gasket, cushion mount, sink flange, stopper, lower mounting ring.

Grind Chamber

6.5
7.5
Top view of GE GFC525N 1/2 HP garbage disposal after testing, looking at layout of grinding components.
Top view of GE GFC525N 1/2 HP garbage disposal after testing, looking at layout of grinding components.
Grind chamber of GE GFC525N 1/2 HP garbage disposal, showing grater/grinder ring and details on flywheel.
Grind chamber of GE GFC525N 1/2 HP garbage disposal, showing impellers and details of flywheel and grinder ring.
Top view into chamber of Frigidaire FF05DISPC1 garbage disposal after testing, showing layout of grinding components.
Top view into chamber of Frigidaire FF05DISPC1 garbage disposal after testing, showing layout of grinding components.
Grind chamber of Frigidaire FF05DISPC1 garbage disposal, showing two-level grinder ring and details on flywheel.
Grind chamber of Frigidaire FF05DISPC1 garbage disposal, showing impellers and details of flywheel and grinder ring.
Capacity
23 fl.oz.
27.0 fl oz (798.5 ml)
Verticality
6.1" (15.5 cm)
5.9" (15.0 cm)
Flywheel
4.4" (11.2 cm)
4.4" (11.2 cm)
Assembly Material
Basic
Stainless steel
Layout
Galvanized Steel
Basic

Motor

8.5
8.0
A digital tachometer is measuring the speed of the motor/flywheel of the GE GFC525N 1/2-HP garbage disposal in our speed test. A smartphone is running the timer app.
A digital tachometer is measuring the speed of the motor/flywheel of the Frigidaire 1/2 HP Corded garbage disposal in our speed test. A smartphone is running the timer app.
Horsepower
1/2
1/2
Speed
2300 RPM
2600 RPM
Real Speed
4363 RPM
3706 RPM
Voltage
120 V (60 Hz)
120 V (60 Hz)
Current
4.5 A
4.5 A
Wattage
540 W
540 W
Heat
n/a
N/a
Reverse
No
No

Power Cord

Bottom view of GE GFC525N 1/2 HP Garbage Disposal corded garbage disposal with type-B power cord.
Type B power cord of Frigidaire FF05DISPC1 1/2-HP Garbage Disposal.
Length
34.5" (87.6 cm)
34.3" (87.1 cm)
Type
3-prong (B)
3-prong (B)

Accessories

Standard outlet/discharge set for garbage disposals on granite-looking top, showing elbow pipe, rubber gasket, flange, 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

8.5
8.5
GE GFC525N 1/2 HP garbage disposal with EZ Mount assembly on top and outlet/discharge set installed.
Frigidaire FF05DISPC1 garbage disposal with 3-Bolt Mount assembly on top and outlet/discharge set installed.
Noise Reduction
No
Yes
Vibration Reduction
No
No

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
7.4
7.8

Ease of Use

6.0
8.0

Installation

10
9.5

Smooth Operation

8.0
7.0

Unjam Mechanics

0.0
0.0
Inside view of permanent-magnet garbage disposal showing manual unjam mechanics with wooden stick in flywheel’s opening/gap.
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