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Amana
Trash Compactor

Model # ESMC-1-A/P18011-4TA Official Amana compactor

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Screw M0234029
#8

Cabinet + start switch assembly diagram

Screw

Part #M0234029

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Screw M0211317
#4

Cabinet + start switch assembly diagram

Screw

Part #M0211317

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Nut M0282005
#117

Bucket + drawer assembly diagram

Nut

Part #M0282005

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Screw M0211531
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Spring, Catch Front Panel M0100302
#17

Cabinet + start switch assembly diagram

Spring, catch front panel

Part #M0100302

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

Weldment, Base Pan C1701402
#52

Chassis assembly diagram

Weldment, base pan

Part #C1701402

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

Nut, Speed "u" Type M0288107
#22

Cabinet + start switch assembly diagram

Nut, speed "u" type

Part #M0288107

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Ass'y. Start-stop Switch & Bracket C1704901
#9

Cabinet + start switch assembly diagram

Ass'y. start-stop switch & bracket

Part #C1704901

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Motor, 1/3 H.p., 1725 R.p.m. 230 V., 50 Hz D1801002
#107B

Ram + drive screw assembly diagram

Motor, 1/3 h.p., 1725 r.p.m. 230 v., 50 hz

Part #D1801002

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Hinge Spring B1608102
#61

Chassis assembly diagram

Hinge spring

Part #B1608102

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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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How to enjoy all the online benefits we offer on our Sears PartsDirect website

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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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