Joseph G Ocean View , NJ March 15, 2015 My mother's trash compactor was very difficult to open and close it is very old i simply went on line with the model number and couldn't believe parts were still available and then in stock I followed the instructions which I couldn't have done without. And now the door opens and closes with ease. Thankyou joe gardner 3 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes