John Z Charleston , WV November 21, 2015 Broken start switch on trash compactor Original part was not available. Did some cross referencing and found s similar part Read More... 9 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Adjustable Wrench, Screwdrivers
Robert M Westerville , OH January 01, 2018 Appliance: Model KENMORE. 18 YEARS OLD. The spring in main switch broke, so I had to make sure manually return it on trash compactor. I lived with this for 5 years. I bought a new switch, and within 5 minutes it was replaced. Read More... 6 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Phil D Rigby , ID October 24, 2016 Trash compactor was not functioning properly Purchased the on, off switch, and also regular pack and extra pack switch. It was a very simple repair, replaced both items and now it works just like the day I installed it. Read More... 5 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers
Karl B Goleta , CA August 30, 2018 Appliance: Model 800400 Trash compactor was not working I REPLACED THE LIMITER SWITCH AND ON /OFF TURN SWITCH THIS HAS CURED THE PROBLEM,AS A TECH GUY CAME AND CHECKED POWER TO ALL THE SENSORS .THIS WAS A GREAT SAVINGS , COMPARED TO PURCHASING A NEW UNIT...…. Read More... 2 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers
Carla K Kimball , NE March 27, 2015 Trash compactor would not compact or go down When the problem started the compactor had to be manually held in the start position continually to compact and the come back to the start position. It deteriorated to the point that it would not compact at all. I ordered BOTH switches and replaced them in the electronic board. Now it works like new. Read More... 2 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Adjustable Wrench, Nut Drivers, Pliers, Screwdrivers