Amana
Trash Compactor

Model # ESMC-1-A/P18011-8TA Official Amana compactor

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Screw M0211317
#4

Cabinet and start switch assembly diagram

Screw

Part #M0211317

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Screw M0234029
#8

Cabinet and start switch assembly diagram

Screw

Part #M0234029

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Nut M0282005
#117

Bucket and drawer assembly diagram

Nut

Part #M0282005

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Screw M0211531
#132

Bucket and drawer assembly diagram

Screw

Part #M0211531

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Pin, Ram Catch A1502112
#101

Ram and drive screw assembly diagram

Pin, ram catch

Part #A1502112

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

Washer, Polyurethane A1511301
#118

Ram and drive screw assembly diagram

Washer, polyurethane

Part #A1511301

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Switch B1602101
#6

Cabinet and start switch assembly diagram

Switch

Part #B1602101

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

Pop Rivet, Ram Brake A4539611
Pop rivet, ram brake

Part #A4539611

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

Locater, Trash Bucket A1503301
#116

Bucket and drawer assembly diagram

Locater, trash bucket

Part #A1503301

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

Glide, Leveler B1601601
#53

Chassis assembly diagram

Glide, leveler

Part #B1601601

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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.…

How to load a trash compactor

How to load a trash compactor

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