Official GE trash compactor parts

Most common GE trash compactor parts that need replacing

1. Drive chain. The drive motor rotates the chain, which rotates the power screws to move the ram up and down to compact the trash inside the drawer.
2. Motor centrifugal switch. The motor centrifugal switch reverses the direction in which the motor rotates to change between upward and downward motion.
3. Ram. The ram is above the compactor drawer and is attached to the power screws. The ram compacts the trash inside the drawer.
4. Drive motor. The drive motor spins the sprocket that moves the chain to drive the ram.

How to fix your GE trash compactor when it won't stop running

A stuck foot pedal or failed momentary start switch will cause the trash compactor to run constantly.

If the trash compactor starts as soon as you close the drawer and won't stop running, unplug the trash compactor and check the foot pedal. Make sure the foot pedal pivots freely. Repair or replace the foot pedal if it's stuck in the start position.

If the foot pedal pivots freely, then you'll likely need to replace the momentary start switch because the switch is constantly supplying power to the motor.

In trash compactors that combine the power switch and momentary start switch, you'll likely need to replace the power switch if the foot pedal pivots freely and the motor runs constantly.

Find the parts you need on the GE Profile trash compactor parts diagram for your model

We make it easy for you to find the repair parts you need to fix your trash compactor. Look up parts on the GE Profile trash compactor parts diagram to find the parts you need to fix your GE Profile compactor. We have parts for many different GE models in addition to GE Profile trash compactors. Get the repair parts you need to restore your GE trash compactor to its top condition.

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