How Does a Trash Compactor Work? - Appliance Repair Tips

Trash compactor making loud noises, not stopping, or not opening? This video provides information on how a trash compactor works and offers troubleshooting tips to assist you in diagnosing and repair. Here is a list of the most commonly replaced parts associated with each trash compactor symptom: Trash compactor will not start: start switch, safety switch, on/off switch, door switch Trash compactor making loud noises: trunnion nut, drive gear, gear box, drive chain, drive motor Trash compactor will not stop: directional switch, start switch, drive motor, on/off switch trash compactor door will not open: Door latch, power nut, drive chain, trunnion nut, foot pedal, door or lid latch assembly How to disassemble your trash compactor:    • KitchenAid Trash Compactor Disassembly, Re...   For more DIY videos including part replacement and help finding your model visit the repair help section of our website: http://www.repairclinic.com/RepairHel... Click here to purchase replacement trash compactor parts: http://www.repairclinic.com/Shop-For-... All of the information provided in this trash compactor troubleshooting video is applicable to the following brands: Amana, Broan, Electrolux, Frigidaire, GE, Hotpoint, Insinkerator, JennAir, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Magic Chef, Maytag, Montgomery Wards, Roper, Tappan, Thermador, Universal, Whirlpool Connect With Us!   / repairclinic.com     / repairclinic     / repairclinic     / repairclinic   Get 10% off all parts today: https://www.repairclinic.com/email-si... Check out our DIY repair tips blog: https://diy.repairclinic.com/ Don't forget to like and comment on this video, and subscribe to our channel!