GE
Trash Compactor

Model # GCG1000-03 Official GE compactor

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official GE GCG1000-03 compactor, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

There are a couple of ways to find the part or diagram you need:

  • Click a diagram to see the parts shown on that diagram.
  • In the search box below, enter all or part of the part number or the part’s name.

Not all parts are shown on the diagrams—those parts are labeled NI, for “not illustrated”.

We encourage you to save the model to your profile, so it’s easy to access parts and manuals for your appliance whenever you log in.

For DIY troubleshooting advice and repair guides, visit our repair help section.

Model diagram and schematic

SEARCH WITHIN THIS MODEL

?

This is the number corresponding to the part on the diagram / schematic

Search
ALL PARTS
Showing 10 of 99 parts  |

Drive Screw WC22X5023

#116

All parts diagram

Drive screw

Part #WC22X5023

Replaced by #WC22X5023

?
Manufacturer substitution
This part replaces WC22X5023. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
In Stock
Nut Clip WC1X5134

#134

All parts diagram

Nut clip

Part #WC1X5134

$7.69
12% OFF Phone Price : $8.69
In Stock
Door WC25X5061

#140

All parts diagram

Door

Part #WC25X5061

In Stock
Motor Switch WC21X5048

#102

All parts diagram

Motor switch

Part #WC21X5048

Replaced by #WC21X5048

?
Manufacturer substitution
This part replaces WC21X5048. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
In Stock
Compact Bag WC60X5015

#160

All parts diagram

Compact bag

Part #WC60X5015

Replaced by #WC60X5015

?
Manufacturer substitution
This part replaces WC60X5015. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
$27.13
18% OFF Phone Price : $33.13
In Stock
Gcg1000 Use 49-5383

#LITR

All parts diagram

Gcg1000 use

Part #49-5383

Replaced by #49-5589

?
Manufacturer substitution
This part replaces 49-5383. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
In Stock
Ram WC28X5060

#85

All parts diagram

Ram

Part #WC28X5060

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

Screw WC1X5137

#71

All parts diagram

Screw

Part #WC1X5137

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

Lower Shaft WC2X5158

#80

All parts diagram

Lower shaft

Part #WC2X5158

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

Drive Trim WC33X5056

#144

All parts diagram

Drive trim

Part #WC33X5056

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

Most common symptoms to help you fix your trash compactors

Choose a symptom to see related trash compactor repairs.

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 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
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

Effective articles & videos to help repair your trash compactors

Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your trash compactor.

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

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

Learn about all the convenient features on our Sears PartsDirect website that make your parts purchases easier.…

Top questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect

Top questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect

Get answers to frequently asked questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect.…

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.…