This is a screw and it is made for multiple appliances in your home. This model is called a sheet metal screw because it has sharp points, and the threads are closer together. This screw is designed to be driven directly into sheet metal or plastic. It measures to be less than 0.5 inches long, and requires a Phillips head screwdriver.

Screw, 8/18 x 3/8

$5.56

In Stock

This is a multi-use screw and can be used on a variety of appliances. The measurements of the screw are: 8/18 x 3/8. *Please note: the screw is sold individually. Refer to the manual provided by the manufacturer for further repair guidance.

Screw - 8-18 x 1/2

$5.22

In Stock

Sold individually.

SCREW

$2.86

In Stock

Sold individually.

Screw

$5.22

In Stock

This screw is a little under an inch long and is made of metal. It is used with a refrigerator's ice maker assembly. Sold individually.

Screw

$3.01

In Stock

Sold Individually.

Trash Compactor Repair By Symptom

79% Unusual noise

79% of Customers Reported

When your trash compactor starts making loud or unsual sounds you might find the drive gear or motor gear needs replacing. This repair guide helps you safely test those parts, among others.

12% Won’t start

12% of Customers Reported

When the trash compactor won't start up, take a look at the start switch, the directional switch, and the drive motor. If any of these parts are damaged or defective your appliance will not function properly, or at all.

6% Compactor ram gets stuck

6% of Customers Reported

If the ram inside your trash compactor gets stuck or jammed you may have a problem with the drive gear or directional shift. The troubleshooting guide walks you through how safely check and repair these parts.

3% Doesn’t stop at end of compacting cycle

3% of Customers Reported

If your trash compactor keeps running after the cycle, inspect the start switch and the directional switch. Our repair guide helps you safely test these parts.

3% Drawer is hard to open and/or close

3% of Customers Reported

Defective or damaged drawer rollers will make opening and closing the door of your trash compactor a challenge. Follow this troubleshooting guide as there also might be issues with the foot pedal.

3% Won’t stay on

3% of Customers Reported

If the trash compactor will not stay on for a complete cycle the problem might be with one of the switches, or the drive motor. Our troubleshooting guide will teach you how to test each part, and help you determine which part is causing your troubles.

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