This container roller bearing supports the trash compactor drawer as it slides on its tracks. Replacing a worn bearing restores smooth, quiet movement and helps keep the container aligned for easy opening and closing.
- Provides low-friction support so the drawer glides smoothly on the tracks
- Helps maintain proper container alignment and stability
- Reduces squeaks, grinding, and sticking during operation
- Common symptoms: drawer hard to open/close, scraping noises, binding or uneven movement, visible wear/flat spots on the bearing
What's included: 1 container roller bearing Installation notes:
- Disconnect power to the compactor before servicing
- Remove and empty the drawer to access the bearing location
- Install the new bearing in the same orientation; transfer any hardware as needed
- Inspect rollers, axles, and tracks; replace any additional worn parts for best results
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
My 30 year old whirlpool trash compactor roller bearings are "worn out"! L H. • Villa Grande , CA • January 17, 2015
Bot both sets of roller bearings, lower ones on the appliance and the set on the trash can that rolls out. I just followed the instructions that were in the roller bearing package and only needed the tools that are recommended. Was a little tricky with the nuts, really need a person with "small" fingers to reassemble the nuts back on the lower set of bearing that are on the appliance. All in All, went well and works. Found that the new bearings are v. tight on the machine, being new, so, use...
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