Trash Compactor Door Will Not Close

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Trash compactor door will not close.

Trash compactor door panels. If your trash compactor drawer is hard to open or will not open the issue could be with the foot pedal. Saturday from 8 a m. They were unable to fix it.

Logically working through a set of steps to find and fix the problem is quick and easy. Our trash compactor hadn t worked right for the past 2 years. Our chat service hours are monday friday from 8 a m. Color stainless steel deals best selling 2 in stock items 6 dimensions width.

We ve had 2 appliance repairman out to fix it. My kenmore trash compactor front door is not closing. The steps are given in order of ease to try out the solution as it is usually hard to know the exact problem with the compactor s door with a door that won t open. Close live chat thank you for your inquiry.

The pedal works with the drawer catch to release the drawer from its frame. The ram what pushes the trash down might not be backed up all the way causing the door to stick. Brands jenn air krushr price 100 199 600 699 apply. 25 29 99 1.

The foot pedal on most trash compactors is used to disengage the drawer from the frame and it is secured to the drawer with shoulder screws so that it can pivot easily. Step 1 return ram to the top position. If you are trying within the service hours and are still seeing this message please try again after some time. To troubleshoot the foot pedal pull the drawer out fully and visually inspect the pedal mounting screws to make sure they are tightened properly.

10 14 99 1 apply. It stops about a 1 2 inch from loc read more. We ve lived with the compactor as a trash can. Troubleshooting a trash compactor can help you to quickly identify and solve a common number of problems.

The spring in the rear of the compactor cavity is not bent in anyway and the bottom is clear from any debris.