This is a top limit directional switch for a trash compactor. The directional switch reverses the motor direction when the trash compactor has reached the top of the drawer. If your trash compactor is...
This power nut is for trash compactor and attaches to the side of the ram and is threaded. As the power screw rotates, it feeds through the power nut pulling the ram down to compact the trash.
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Mark
April 2, 2022
I have to hold the foot pedal in up position to complete a compaction cycle. The motor starts but if we release the pedal it stops. I tested the direction switch and the limit switch and both tested ok. Since i ordered a new direction switch i replaced it anyway. Still wouldn’t compact without holding pedal up. Could it be centrifugal switch in motor? If so can this be purchased without buying a new motor?
For model number GCG1580R0SS
Hello Mark, thank you for writing. The centrifugal switch cannot be purchased separately. The Drive Motor and Gear Kit is part FIX2359919. If you need help placing an order, customer service is open 7 days a week. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you.
I asked a previous question about needing to keep foot pedal held up to complete compaction. If i release the pedal the motor stops. I replaced the direction switch to no avail. I also asked if it could be centrifugal switch in motor. Please let me know if that is the likely problem. I don’t want to spend over $350 for a new motor if it’s not likely to fix the issue. Thanks!
For model number GCG1580R0SS
Hello Mark, thank you for writing. We are very sorry as we do not have this kind of information for your unit, as this would certainly be an issue for the manufacturer to address. For more specialized assistance or to speak with someone about this, we would suggest calling the manufacturer. We hope this helps!
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First I removed the trash compactor from the cabinet and transported it to the garage to avoid scraping the kitchen floor....I then removed the the sheetmetal cover enclosing the motor by removing several sheetmetal screws. To remove the motor, I then removed the compactor drawer and tilted the compactor onto its front (the side you pul
... Read morel the drawer in and out of). This allow you to get to the bottom of the compactor. I then removed 3 sheet metal screws attaching the bottom cover of the compactor. After removing the bottom cover, I could then access the 4 mounting nuts that hold the motor in place. I disconnected the wiring harness to the motor, removed the motor and replaced it. The motor plate allows you to adjust the chain tensioning and gear lash of the drive motor. I adjusted and tightened the plate to provide close gear lash, and chain tension of about 1/2" play. Re-installed the motor cover and bottom plates, plugged the compactor into a wall socket, re-installed the compactor drawer and tested for several cycles. All is well. FYI - I do not think the motor itself was bad; however, there is a centrifugal switch built into the motor assembly...that is what I believe failed. The motor and centrifugal switch come as a one assembly.
I noticed that one of the holes that the foot pedal was attached to on the drawer assembly, had opened up so that the pivot pin wouldn't stay seated in it. I ordered a complete drawer assembly which included the metal trash container, drawer slides, and foot pedal assembly. The old front of the cabinet is removed by unscrewing about 8 s
... Read morecrews. The front then slides up and off of the old assembly. The front panel is then slid over the new drawer assembly and the screws are tightened down.
Removed compactor from opening. Using screw driver unthreaded 4 screws from top and then removed the on/off dial. Face plate came off easy and provided access to relay switch bank. Unscrewed two screws which allowed both relay switches to be removed and replaced. Recommend replacing both relay switches. Reassembled and compactor work
... Read moreed fine. Very easy job. If your compactor is making a machine gun noise during the return cycle then this will solve your problem.