Speed Queen
Trash Compactor

Model # DK5010 Official Speed Queen thrift-o-matic water softener

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Speed Queen DK5010 thrift-o-matic water softener, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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O-ring 70381
#4

70394 by-pass valve diagram

O-ring

Part #70381

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Cap 70392
#9

70394 by-pass valve diagram

Cap

Part #70392

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Nut 70386
#18

70394 by-pass valve diagram

Nut

Part #70386

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

O-ring 70373
#15

70394 by-pass valve diagram

O-ring

Part #70373

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Bottom Retainer 70330
#12

Cabinet, resin tank, control, tank adapter & by-pass valve diagram

Bottom retainer

Part #70330

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

End Cap 70380
#3

70394 by-pass valve diagram

End cap

Part #70380

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Drive Pin 70427
#2

70354 control body diagram

Drive pin

Part #70427

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Trim Strip 70401
#2

Cabinet, resin tank, control, tank adapter & by-pass valve diagram

Trim strip

Part #70401

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Twist-on Wire Connector 70349
#4

70364 control module diagram

Twist-on wire connector

Part #70349

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Valve Stem 70391
#19

70394 by-pass valve diagram

Valve stem

Part #70391

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Most common symptoms to help you fix your trash compactors

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Main causes: broken drive gear and sprocket chain, stripped power nuts, faulty top limit and directional switch...

Main causes: stuck foot pedal, bad momentary start switch, power switch failure...

Main causes: bent drawer support rollers, damaged trash container...

Main causes: stripped or broken power nuts, broken or disconnected drive gear and sprocket chain, damaged drive parts...

Main cause: faulty drawer tilt switch ...

Main causes: lack of power, faulty drawer safety switch, bad power switch, momentary start switch failure, bad drive mot...

Most common repair guides to help fix your trash compactors

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your trash compactor.

How to replace a trash compactor power switch

How to replace a trash compactor power switch

If the trash compactor won’t power up, use the steps in this repair guide to replace the power switch....

Repair difficulty
Time required
30 minutes or less
How to replace a trash compactor momentary start switch

How to replace a trash compactor momentary start switch

The momentary start switch starts the motor when you lift the foot pedal. This repair guide shows how to replace the swi...

Repair difficulty
Time required
15 minutes or less
How to replace a trash compactor motor centrifugal switch

How to replace a trash compactor motor centrifugal switch

If the trash compactor ram won’t return to the top position, replace the motor centrifugal switch by following the instr...

Repair difficulty
Time required
45 minutes or less

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Troubleshooting a stuck trash compactor drawer

Troubleshooting a stuck trash compactor drawer

Learn what to check if you are having problems with the drawer sticking on your trash compactor....