Waste King
Waste King L-8000
$206.26
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Waste King L-8000 vs GE GFC525V / GFC525N
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. GE GFC525V / GFC525N is cheaper at $125.1. Every spec and price links to its source.
GE Appliances
GE GFC525V / GFC525N
$125.1Cheaper
Which is better: the Waste King L-8000 or GE GFC525V / GFC525N?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The GE GFC525V / GFC525N is the cheaper at $125.1.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Waste King L-8000 | GE GFC525V / GFC525N |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $206.26 | $125.1 |
| Brand | Waste King | GE Appliances |
| Released | — | — |
| Horsepower hp | 1 | 0.5 |
| Feed type | continuous | continuous |
| Grind stages | 1 | 1 |
| Sound insulation | Yes | No |
| Motor type | permanent_magnet | permanent_magnet |
| Septic safe | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty years | 20 | 7 |
| RPM | 2800 | — |
Sources — Waste King L-8000: wasteking.com (verified 2026-06-20). GE GFC525V / GFC525N: geappliances.com (verified 2026-06-20).
What's the difference between the Waste King L-8000 and GE GFC525V / GFC525N?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Horsepower hp: Waste King L-8000 1 vs GE GFC525V / GFC525N 0.5
- Sound insulation: Waste King L-8000 true vs GE GFC525V / GFC525N false
- Warranty years: Waste King L-8000 20 vs GE GFC525V / GFC525N 7