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Size: 10-16 x 3/8 inch.

A small slotted pin spring used to secure moving parts in appliance assemblies. This compact replacement restores proper retention and alignment where a slotted spring pin is required, helping moving parts stay in place and operate smoothly. What it does:

• Acts as a slotted spring pin to hold shafts, levers or clips in position
• Restores secure retention when original pin is bent, worn or missing
• Prevents excess play or disengagement of connected components
• Helps resolve symptoms like loose or shifting parts, rattling, or components not staying engaged

• One slotted pin spring

• High-level replacement; retains existing mating hardware and holes
• Use proper tools (needle-nose pliers, punches) to remove/install without damaging surrounding parts
• Wear eye protection; pins can release under tension during removal

Size: 8-32 x .312 inch.

This flat metal washer provides a durable spacer and load-bearing surface for fasteners in the appliance, helping maintain proper alignment and reduce wear on mating parts. It's a simple replacement that restores correct assembly spacing. What it does:

• Acts as a load-distributing spacer between fastened components to prevent loosening and wear
• Helps maintain proper alignment of shafts, housings, or assemblies
• Can reduce vibration or movement caused by uneven mating surfaces
• Commonly replaced when hardware is corroded, damaged, or missing

• One flat metal washer (quantity: 1)

• Verify the exact washer size and thickness before installation; replace with the same type
• Tighten fasteners to the manufacturer's torque specifications when known; avoid overtightening
• If used near electrical connections, ensure power is disconnected before working
• Inspect adjacent fasteners and components for wear and replace if necessary

Standard metal hex nut that secures bolts and studs on compatible appliance assemblies. Replaces a missing or worn fastener to restore secure mounting for panels, brackets, and components and reduce vibration or rattling. What it does:

• Secures mating bolts, studs, and threaded fasteners to hold parts in place
• Helps prevent loosening from vibration and normal use
• Common symptom fix: loose panels, rattling or shifting components
• Small replacement part used wherever a matching threaded nut is required

• Hand-start threads to avoid cross-threading; tighten until snug
• Use the correct socket or wrench; avoid overtightening to prevent damage
• Disconnect power or move the appliance to a safe working position when accessing internal hardware

The Drive Gear Kit is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool trash compactors. It is an essential component that powers the compaction mechanism. The drive gear kit consists of a series of gears, shafts, and other components that work together to transfer the motor's rotational force to the compaction ram.

Causes of a bad drive gear kit in a trash compactor can include mechanical wear and tear over time, exposure to excessive loads or foreign objects, or damage from improper usage or maintenance.

Symptoms of a faulty drive gear kit in a trash compactor:

• Difficulty in starting or completing the compaction cycle
• Loud grinding or squeaking noises during operation
• Failure of the compaction ram to move or compress waste properly
• Leaks or vibrations due to improper alignment or gear damage

This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore trash compactor models.

The Actuator Switch Kit is an OEM part for Whirlpool trash compactors. This part activates the compaction cycle when the trash compactor's door is shut and locked, ensuring the unit operates safely and effectively. The actuator switch signals the control system to start the compaction process, an essential step in reducing the volume of waste.

Causes of a malfunctioning actuator switch can include prolonged use leading to mechanical wear, electrical failures within the switch itself, or misalignment issues with the compactor's door. 

Symptoms of a bad Actuator Switch Kit include:

• The compactor fails to start the compaction cycle
• The system starts only intermittently or not at all
• Unexpected halting of the compaction process
• The need to manually engage or adjust the switch to start the cycle

This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper and some Kenmore models.