John K Johnson City , TN May 04, 2015 Compactor would not stop This took 2 orders from Appliance parts. First had to replace reversing switch. I had a loose door handle, which I attempted to repair. This was a temporary fix. A couple of weeks later compactor would not stop again. This time ,I could not turn it off with buttons. I assumed I had switch problems. I order new part, and got a new handle to be sure. As usual parts were here in 48 hrs. or less. Popped in ,and all is well. I love these guys. They have or will find most things you need. They have saved me a lot of money. I usually buy the upper end of appliances without many electronic gadgets. It is a little more expensive in the beginning. ,but usually is repairable and cheaper than replacing. Fixed Whirlpool Gold trash compactor for less than $200. Replacement was $875. Read More... 6 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Lance L Anchorage , AK January 15, 2017 Appliance: Whirlpool Trash Compactor GC900QPKB0 The compacter would go down and back up once it came to the top it would keep running Easy fix changed the assembly switch and its working good again Read More... 4 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Debbra A Jacksonville , FL July 18, 2020 No error code. Buttons on trash compactor stopped working. It gets used a lot. So not the first time, so I took it apart and fixed it myself. Read More... 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Will S Dayton , OH November 23, 2019 Appliance: Model WHIRLPOOL GX900 Start button stopped working Purchased a new switch and installed it. Super easy and better than buying a new trash compactor. Read More... 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Robert C Saginaw , TX May 10, 2022 The buttons on the trash compactor were not working. Replaced the switch assembly. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Ronald S Streator , IL April 03, 2018 Would not lock in down position Replaced switch tab broke Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Johnny M Benson , NC June 06, 2017 Running continues Replace the on off switch and the drive gears Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Adjustable Wrench, Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers
Hubert F Pierre Part , LA June 05, 2016 The trash compactor would start auto Ordered the new start run switch used a screwdriver changed it problem corrected Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Jack D Chesapeake , VA June 16, 2014 Assembly switch inoperative had to stand by compactor and utilize start and stop switches to operate Replaced assembly switch. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers