GE - 1/2 HP Continuous Feed Garbage Disposer - Black

Easy to install. Directions are clear. I just installed it, but it is relatively quiet and seems to do a great job. Small footprint, and all the pieces I needed were in the box. I am replacing my old GE disposAll that lasted 20 years.

Had this installed in our new home with septic system. Very light use perhaps once every couple of weeks for 2-3 people. When it runs its seems efficient and quiet, however it has frozen up twice within the past year. First time we couldn't get the motor to turn using recommended methods and reviewed some YouTube videos. Hired a plumber who was surprised to learn there isn't way to try to manually turn it (like other disposals) by using a hex wrench. Plumber ended up taking the unit apart the first time to get it to turn and reinstalled until 2 months later it's frozen up again. Appears to be rust in the disposal. We're about 14 months into a new home (past warranty) and this is the only item which has failed us - twice.

I am on my third GFC520. The first two, after slightly more than 2 years, broke. In each case the impellers on the grinding plate separated. We are very careful what we grind - no bones, cut into small pieces before grinding etc. Assumed the first was an anomaly. Only bought a third since customer relations offered a $50 rebate, replacement installation is easy and maybe improvements were made in manufacture. The first two were GFC520Vs, the third is a GFC520N. The disposal function of grinding works well when impellers are in place and does not lock up. Question has the impeller issue been addressed in the new model number? I would not recommend unless there were improvements made in construction of the impeller attachments to the grinding plate.

I'm not very "handy" so I was surprised how easy the disposal was to install with no leaks the first time and no silicone! The wiring instructions were so simple even I got it right. Although I did ask advice from an electrician friend because I was wiring it to a switch. Everything went smoothly and it works like a champ!

I've had my disposal a few months. I installed it myself. (63 yr. Old female.) Its not too loud, has taken everything I've sent down it so far. So now, its just a matter of time, to see how well it holds up. For the price, it seems like a good machine.