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Trash Compactor Troubleshooting & Repair
WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOUR TRASH COMPACTOR? |
| It
doesn't work at all The ram is stuck The drawer is hard to open Order replacement bags Learn more about trash compactors Order replacement parts |
| Note: If your
repair problem isn't listed, click
here to email the RepairGuru. He will give you the help you need. |
| If your trash
compactor doesn't work at all, check these: |
| Trash compactors
usually plug into a wall socket. Try plugging something else into
the socket to be sure the socket is getting power. If it isn't, check
the household fuses or circuit breakers. |
| If there's no
power to the outlet but the fuse/circuit is okay, the compactor may
be plugged into a circuit that's protected by a ground fault circuit
interrupter (GFCI)--a special wall socket with a Test and a Reset
button. If so, try pressing the Reset button |
| If there's power
but your compactor still doesn't function, there may be a problem
with the compactor's door switch, key switch, or the micro switches
that sense when the ram is fully up. But also make sure that nothing
is caught behind the drawer, keeping it from closing all the way. |
| If the ram won't
go down--or if it has gone down but won't come back up--there may
be a broken drive belt, chain, or gears. Or the switches inside the
cabinet that control the direction and starting/stopping points of
the ram may be defective or out of adjustment. Trash compactors can
be tough to work on because they are, themselves, compact and difficult
to move. We suggest that you consult the repair manual for your trash
compactor. |
| Over time, food
spills and other garbage may clog the track the drawer rides on. If
you can remove your drawer, thoroughly clean the tracks, glides, rollers,
and so on using degreaser and some dish detergent on a damp rag. Then
wipe all of the components with a clean, damp rag and lightly oil
the track with a household lubricant. If the drawer continues to be
stiff, you may need to replace the rollers, ball-bearings, or tracks. |
Still haven't found, what you looking for here? We have more details on trash compactors for you to detect what's wrong with your home appliance. |
Warning! To avoid personal injury or even death, always disconnect your appliance from its power source--that is, unplug it or break the connection at the circuit breaker or fuse box--before you do any troubleshooting or repair work on your appliance. Also, because some components may have sharp edges, use caution while working on your appliance.
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