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Customer:: Andrew from ASHEVILLE, NC
Parts Used:: 882688
Difficulty Level:: A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:: 30 - 60 mins
Tools:: Socket set

Compactor draw was not opening fully as the wheel bearings had seized

I followed the you tube video instructions provided by customer care. This involved pulling the unit free from the cabinet, removing several screws that held the housing in place, this gave access to the wheel assembly, then I removed the nuts that held the wheel assembly in place. Fitting the new wheel assemblies was easy as was replacing the housing screws. After reinserting the draw and pushing the unit back into the cabinet it worked like new

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Customer:: craig from OCALA, FL
Parts Used:: WP777811, 882699
Difficulty Level:: Very Easy
Total Repair Time:: 30 - 60 mins
Tools:: Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set

none

As per directions

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Customer:: Elbert from FRANKLIN, OH
Parts Used:: 882699
Difficulty Level:: Really Easy
Total Repair Time:: 15 - 30 mins
Tools:: Nutdriver, Screw drivers

ram would not go up and down gears went bad

layed it in the kictuchen floor took of bottom and changed the gears that's all there was to it piece of cake

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Customer:: Carmen M from Port Orchard, WA
Parts Used:: 13030RP
Difficulty Level:: Really Easy
Total Repair Time:: Less than 15 mins

Trash carier wore out

Upon the receipt of my part it just had to be slipped into place. I had the part I needed within 3 days of ordering.
My had ordered parts for various items in the past and we have always been very satisfied with the care and experteis of this company.

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Customer:: James from Flagstaff, AZ
Parts Used:: 882699
Difficulty Level:: Easy
Total Repair Time:: 30 - 60 mins
Tools:: Nutdriver, Wrench (Adjustable)

Compactor would not open. Ram was down

Once I discovered that the ram was down, I had to determine why. Opened up the bottom and discoverer the drive gear was broken. Ordered the parts kit and made the repair. Did not know what the other parts in the kit were for, but it works.

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Customer:: Jacek M from Bedford, TX
Parts Used:: WP9871099
Difficulty Level:: Really Easy
Total Repair Time:: Less than 15 mins

lost cover (went into trash)

replaced

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Customer:: Larry from SANDY, UT
Parts Used:: WP4151750
Difficulty Level:: Very Difficult
Total Repair Time:: More than 2 hours
Tools:: Pliers, Screw drivers

need to replace the filiter in the refrigerator

Problem is, the filter holder is jammed on its holder and will not come off.Short of using a blowtorch, this is a permanent FAIL!

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Customer:: Cindie from DUNMORE, PA
Parts Used:: WPW10001130
Difficulty Level:: Really Easy
Total Repair Time:: 15 - 30 mins
Tools:: Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set

Front legs were rotted.

Replace front legs. Very easy fix.

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Customer:: Charles from NEWBERRY, MI
Parts Used:: WP9871602
Difficulty Level:: Very Easy
Total Repair Time:: Less than 15 mins
Tools:: Socket set

Rollers wore out

Removed and replaced in less than 15 minutes. Works like new again

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Customer:: billy from HOUSTON, TX
Parts Used:: WPW10242556
Difficulty Level:: A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:: More than 2 hours
Tools:: Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set

My compactor is over 35 years old. Needed rebuild. Noisy. Quick cycle. Overload.

Replaced the bearing assembly at the base of both ram screws (worn out and noisy)
Replaced the drawer switch in the lower back (broken)
Replaced the top up/down switch (old and faulty)
Replaced the nylon ram nuts.
Replaced the control panel on/off/start switch.
Replaced the chain, and chain gear set.
Replaced the motor.
Replaced both sets of drawer rollers.
Final cost in parts - $450 - new compactor $1100. Works like new.
Had to be creative in the 2 drawer switch as they are now longer offered for sale. Found suitable replacements.

This may be my last chance at repairing this.

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Customer:: JOHN from DANVILLE, CA
Parts Used:: WP9871099
Difficulty Level:: Very Easy
Total Repair Time:: Less than 15 mins

CLIPS BROKEN OFF PART WOULD NOT STAY IN PLACE

PUT FILTER IN PLACE AND SNAPPED IN

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Customer:: Bruce from ROSWELL, NM
Parts Used:: 882688
Difficulty Level:: Really Easy
Total Repair Time:: 30 - 60 mins
Tools:: Screw drivers, Socket set

One of the roller wheels was worn out

Removed drawer
Pulled out from cabinet
Unplugged power cord
Removed top cover
Removed front panel
Put front on 2x4 block
Unscrewed leveling legs
Used 9/16" socket to remove old rollers
Installed new rollers
installed front panel
installed top panel
Plugged in electric cord
slid back into cabinet
inserted drawer
tested
Works as good as new

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Customer:: Jan from Gilroy, CA
Parts Used:: 882699
Difficulty Level:: Easy
Total Repair Time:: 30 - 60 mins
Tools:: Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)

Jammed KitchenAid Trash Compactor.

With nothing in the KitchenAid Instructions nor anything on the internet… I had to go it alone.
Actually quite simple… I laid the unit over on its front and removed the 5 screws holding on the bottom plate. This exposed the motor and drive train which turns the two compacting screws on each side. The main drive gear was broken.
Taking a wrench to the main drive… I was able to free up the jam… a piece of glass from a broken bottle.

I went to the internet and did a search on KitchenAid Trash Compactor Parts and discovered PartSelect.com… They had me enter the Model Number of my unit and a parts diagram and list came up… I found the gear I needed… ordered it and in two days it was here. Instructions came with the gear on replacement and in no time I was back in business.

I was impressed with the simplicity of KitchenAid’s Compactor, and the ease in which I was able to get my part from PartSelect.com!

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Customer:: Saralyn from Dahlonega, GA
Parts Used:: WP9871099, WP4151750
Difficulty Level:: Really Easy
Total Repair Time:: Less than 15 mins

Smelly kitchen

Removed the old filter and screen and replaced with the new!

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Customer:: Jackie from Malone, NY
Parts Used:: 882699
Difficulty Level:: Easy
Total Repair Time:: 15 - 30 mins
Tools:: Nutdriver, Screw drivers

Compactor stop working

I flipped this unit over,removed 4 screws to the drive gear.I tore apart found a nut came off the screw rod.Which broke the drive gear.I looked on line found the parts select page.That showed the diagram i needed,to order parts, i needed.The wife and i tackled this task,of repairing this product.The repair was quick and easy.It took less than 30 minutes including cleanup.The wife happy,that all that matters.
Jack

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