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Kenmore
Trash Compactor

Model # 66542500 Official Kenmore compactor

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Nut 775051
#6

Power screw & ram assembly diagram

Nut

Part #775051

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

Barrier 775296
#24

Frame assembly diagram

Barrier

Part #775296

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

Washer 120385
Washer

Part #120385

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

Gear Belt 775048
#9

Motor & drive assembly diagram

Gear belt

Part #775048

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

Bracket 775233
#33C

Frame assembly diagram

Bracket

Part #775233

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

Washer 98479
#3

Container & door assembly diagram

Washer

Part #98479

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

Switch 775300
#6

Cabinet & control assembly diagram

Switch

Part #775300

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

Bracket 775162
#9

Cabinet & control assembly diagram

Bracket

Part #775162

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

Stud 775171
#16

Cabinet & control assembly diagram

Stud

Part #775171

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Retainer 775105
#6A

Container & door assembly diagram

Retainer

Part #775105

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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Why wont my trash compactor's ram go down?

Main cause: faulty drawer tilt switch …

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Why is it hard to open the trash compactor drawer?

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

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Why won't my trash compactor stop running?

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

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Why does my trash compactor run constantly with its ram in the up position?

Main cause: broken top limit and directional switch…

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Why is the trash compactor's ram stuck in the down position?

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

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Why does the trash compactor ram not move even though the motor runs?

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

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Why won't my trash compactor start?

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

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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.

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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…

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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…

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Repair difficulty
Time required
 45 minutes or less
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.…

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Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less

Effective articles & videos to help repair your trash compactors

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Top questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect

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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.…

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How to load a trash compactor

How to load a trash compactor

Learn the proper way to place your trash in your trash compactor.…

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