David S Lancaster , PA July 29, 2015 Appliance: General Electric Trash Compactor GCG1500L0BB I have a ge trash compactor that is 1 1/2 years old the left screw power nut stripped I was GREATLY surprised. I ordered 2 of the parts, to do both sides while I had it apart. The NEXT DAY the parts were at my door. I pulled the unit, and took out what seemed like a thousand screws to get the ram out. The parts just clip in. I had to straighten the ram and reassemble the unit. From removal of unit to turning it back on, total time---less than 2 hours. I have a bad back and only one good hand. If I was in the good shape I was 8 years ago, this would have taken about 1 to 1 1/2 hours max. 1/4" nut driver, #2 phillips screwdriver and an allen wrench to turn the motor from the top. Read More... 4 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 1-2 hours Tools: Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers
Gary M Loganville , GA August 01, 2014 Appliance: General Electric Trash Compactor ZCGS150LSS-00 Screw threads in nylon power assy worn out trash not compacting I replaced both Nut Power Assemblies. This required taking off the top (6 screws), removing drawer (just tip and lift), removing the front (8 screws), front bottom (2 screws), limit switch (3 screws). Then lift the RAM out, pop the two retaining clips on each assembly to pull the pins and change the assembly. It may be necessary to let the motor run a little to get the ram all the way to the top where it can be pulled out if both assemblies are not stripped completely. After replacing the assemblies place it back in and get the motor to run to start the ram on the threads, make sure to keep the ram level so it starts equally on both sides. Read More... 2 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 1-2 hours Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers
Victor G Knoxville , TN February 21, 2017 Worn out nut power assembly on ge trash compactor Replaced one damaged Power Screw and Nut Power Assembly. Read More... 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 1-2 hours Tools: Adjustable Wrench, Nut Drivers, Pliers, Screwdrivers, Wrench Set
Michael B Medford , OR October 11, 2026 Power nuts PROBLEM: Compactor motor ran but ram would not go down to compress trash. After checking all the electrical switches and gears, the trouble shooting indicated the power nuts were bad. Significant diffficulty removing the ram without damaging the reverse/limit switches and on/off switch. Definitely an engineering mistake not allowing more clearance. Replaced the power nuts, lubed them up and reinstalled the ram ( again difficulty gating past the switches!). Had to adjust the switch arms due to damage from ram removal and installation. Turned it on and voila the ram engaged the screws and all good. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 2+ hours Tools: Nut Drivers, Pliers, Screwdrivers
John B Ringtown , PA March 23, 2014 Nut power asm stripped Replaced both nuts with the ones I got from you exact fit works fine thanks johnnyb Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Pliers, Socket Set, Wrench Set