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Kitchenaid trash compactor won t close. Trash compactor drawer will not open stuck in closed position. The door on trash compactor will not close. This video demonstrates the proper and safe way to disassemble a trash compactor and how to access parts that may need to be tested and or replaced. If your trash compactor drawer will not close check the following.
There is nothing jammed in the back. I have a kenmore trash compactor that has a door that will not open motor runs but no movement i think there may be a jam. We ve lived with the compactor as a trash can. Our trash compactor hadn t worked right for the past 2 years.
Is the ram all the way up. Kitchenaid trash compactor replace power screw nut 9870163 duration. When we pulled out the drawer there was nothing stuck in the back sides or top to prevent it from latching closed. Repairing a kitchenaid trash compactor.
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We ve had 2 appliance repairman out to fix it. It only hums and won t crush the trash. My kitchenaid trash compactor drawer will not close.