If your trash compactor won’t start,
you may have a defective drive motor
. The start or run switch is used to supply power to the motor to initiate the compaction cycle. If the windings in the motor are open or if the motor centrifugal switch is open, then the unit will not start.
What is the life expectancy of a trash compactor?
The average life of a trash compactor is
seven to eleven years
with proper maintenance.
There is NO reset switch on your trash compactor
. There could be one of many possible failures preventing it from starting. If it’s an old unit, I would consider replacing it rather than having a service technician come out and diagnose and repair your trash compactor.
What can you replace a trash compactor with?
- EdgeStar 26 Bottle Dual Zone Stainless Steel Built-In Wine Cooler (CWR262DZ) …
- EdgeStar 30 Bottle Built-In Wine Cooler (CWR301SZ)
Why won’t my trash compactor open?
Why is my trash compactor stuck?
If your trash compactor ram is stuck in the down position,
there could be an issue with the drive gear
. The motor gear is attached to the shaft of the drive motor, and functions with the large drive gear to power the chain and ram screws.
How do you fix a garbage compactor foot pedal?
Are trash compactors worth the money?
Make fewer trips to the trash can, and help the environment by installing a trash compactor in your kitchen. You’ll also reduce the volume of household waste.
Using a trash compactor can lower transportation costs and reduce the amount of space used in landfills
.
Can you use regular trash bags in a trash compactor?
Yes, using bags designed for your trash compactor’s size is paramount for successful ownership and usage. Also, trash compactor bags were engineered to withstand the pressures of the compactor.
Conventional trash bags are not and will easily break if used for this purpose.
How do home trash compactors work?
How do you unlock a trash compactor?
How do you unlock a Kenmore trash compactor?
Common solutions for: Kenmore Trash compactor drawer will not open. Usually, if the latch is broken, you can
use a putty knife or screwdriver to release the door catch
. You may have to disassemble the drawer to remove. After removing the drawer, inspect the latch.
