Whirlpool WP777811 Trash Compactor Directional Switch OEM Part

I removed the bottom access plate to look at the drive mechanism and check the chain and gears. I confirmed the bigger drive gear was broken in three pieces. Once I replaced the gear and adjusted the distance between the two gears (which is really close to prevent the gears from losing contact and stripping them) it works great.

After taking off the front panel to gain access to the upper limit switch i determined that the second stage of the switch was not working. Most likely the contacts were eroded since this compactor is 20 years old. i ordered the switch from AppliancePartsPros.com and had it replace in 15 minutes. The compactor now works like new... saved buying a new one. Hooray!!!

After a thorough cleaning and inspection, hubby put in new directional switch and it works like a charm

I had a motor go bad on my Whirlpool GC900QPPQ and also broke the plastic gear that drives the compactor up and down. I ordered a new motor and gear set from Appliance Parts Pro. During the installation you have to remove the compactor to replace the plastic sleeves on the screw pins. When I reinstalled the compactor I did not take notice of the directional switch arm and ultimately snapped it off. I love Appliance Parts Pro and have bought from them to repair two other appliances in the house. It is even better that I get the parts the next day from their warehouse, even on Saturdays.

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.