Speed Queen
Trash Compactor

Model # DB8181N Official Speed Queen food waste disposer

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Speed Queen DB8181N food waste disposer, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Overload Protector 80867
#21

Motor assembly diagram

Overload protector

Part #80867

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

Hose 80832
#6

Hopper, start switch, shredder & sound shell diagram

Hose

Part #80832

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

Hex Head Screw 80854
#7

Motor assembly diagram

Hex head screw

Part #80854

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

Gasket 80856
#5

Motor assembly diagram

Gasket

Part #80856

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

Tube 80852
#18

Motor assembly diagram

Tube

Part #80852

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

Shredder Housing 80851
#28

Motor assembly diagram

Shredder housing

Part #80851

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

Phillips Head Screw 80870
#16

Motor assembly diagram

Phillips head screw

Part #80870

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

Mounting Screw 80817
#9

Sink flange, mounting rings & boot diagram

Mounting screw

Part #80817

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

Mounting Ring 80823
#8

Sink flange, mounting rings & boot diagram

Mounting ring

Part #80823

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

Set Screw 80818
#4

Sink flange, mounting rings & boot diagram

Set screw

Part #80818

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.…