Edwin R San Jose , CA October 31, 2014 Appliance: Whirlpool Trash Compactor TU8000XLP0 Whirlpool Compactor Tu8000xlp0: Compactor ram would not compress trash ram would go down but not return unless stopped and restarted. How to replace Trash Compactor Power Nut. Removed top plate and replaced power nuts ONE at a time (so ram does not fall). Make sure the threaded rods stick up the same amount above the top of the power nuts on each side (about 2 turns on each nut) when fastening nut covers. Now the compactor is good for another 30 years! 5 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes