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Waste King L-1001 vs GE Green 1/2 HP Side-by-Side Comparison
GE Disposall Green 1/2 HP vs Waste King L-1001 1/2 HP Garbage Disposal: Choosing between an affordable and an expensive compact disposal.
Waste King L-1001
Tested Using Methodology v1.0GE Disposall Green 1/2 HP Garbage Disposal
Tested Using Methodology v1.0
Overall Verdict
Despite the price gap, the Waste King L-1001 1/2 HP managed to yield similar results in performance testing to those of the more expensive GE Disposall Green 1/2 HP. But that only sounds impressive if you don’t consider durability. Because in order to bring down the cost, Waste King has to make some compromises.
If you strip the two disposals down to their core machinery, they have a lot in common: Both run on permanent magnet motors and both have the same layout for the grinding chamber. In fact, the only difference between their grinding components is the material, where the Waste King L-1001 utilized galvanized steel instead of stainless steel like the GE Disposall Green.
In terms of grinding capability, the Disposall Green scored a little higher in our evaluation. However, for homes that don’t cook often and most of their food discards are either cooked or fiber-based—which is the main target for compact disposals anyway—the two should be as effective as one another.
Building on that, neither of them is fit to deal with raw meat scraps, more specifically the fatty and spongy tissues. They’re too tricky for a basic grinding chamber to catch. That said, the two disposals can handle crunchy bone tissues quite well.
So if you want a disposal that saves space and lasts long, the GE Disposall Green 1/2 HP should be a good option. The Waste King L-1001 1/2 HP has its limits, but in its price range, you really can’t ask for much.
Pros & Cons
- High-speed motor
- Affordable
- Easy installation
- High capacity
- Stainless steel grinding components
- High-speed motor
- Affordable
- Small capacity
- No noise/vibration insulation
- No noise/vibration insulation
Key Specs
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Analysis and Test Results
Performance
Scrap Mix
Raw Fish Scraps
Raw Chicken Scraps
Design
In the Box
Dimensions
Mount Assembly
Grind Chamber
Motor
Power Cord
Accessories
Build Quality
Usability
Ease of Use
Installation
Smooth Operation
Unjam Mechanics
Behind the Comparison
Be Nguyen is a writer and product reviewer. Being naturally curious about technology and its real-world applications, Be spent several years in university studying engineering before joining the team at HealthyKitchen101 where he disassembles, tests, and rates household appliances.
Lap is Head of the Research, Testing, and Review Team (RTR Team) at HealthyKitchen101.com, where he directs and supervises the testing of kitchen gadgets and appliances.
Nguyen Ntk is a graphic designer, photographer, and videographer whose philosophy centers around respecting and celebrating the beauty of reality. Through his lenses, Nguyen strives to capture the true essence of objects and events, showcasing and highlighting authentic features without distortion or exaggeration.
