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
Charles R Logan , WV July 17, 2015 Switches bad Replaced switches Read More... 2 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Pliers
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
Paul J Milton , TN September 19, 2014 Compactor would not cycle automatically when i turned the switch Replaced the rotary and toggle switches. Parts were perfect matches and the video on how to replace was extremely helpful. Total repair time was around 30 minutes. Shipping from AppliancePartsPros is FAST! Thanks for a great money saving process. Read More... 2 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers
Kenneth K Fort Pierce , FL October 22, 2016 On/off switch for whirlpool compactor Replaced switch Read More... 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers
Jack H Travelers Rest , SC July 02, 2016 The roter switch was bad Spent 2 weeks looking for a replacement in my area. No one had one and didn't know where to get one. I looked on line and found AppliancePartsPros. they had just what I needed and ordered one. It was easy to put in and now everything works just like new. These ae good people to work with. Read More... 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Adjustable Wrench, Pliers, Screwdrivers
Cheryl B Hudson , MA March 12, 2014 Compactor was making a loud banging noise. Replaced the on/off rotary switch. Read More... 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Adjustable Wrench, Screwdrivers
Mary K San Clemente , CA July 30, 2025 Trash compactor needed a new knob I found the part on Appliance Parts Pro. Then I watched the repair video a few times while I was waiting for the part. Just 3 days ! It took me a bit of time because I couldn’t pull the knob off easily like they did in the video. Then I noticed that the old knob was in the on position. I put it in the off position and it slid off easily. Everything else was easy for this 67 year old grandma! Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers