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This foot pedal start actuator kit (part number W10342596) is for trash compactors.
Foot pedal start actuator kit W10342596 includes parts to replace the momentary start switch and foot pedal. Follow the installation instructions included with the kit to install the parts.
Unplug the trash compactor before installing this part. Wear work gloves to protect your hands.
This was a relatively easy retrofit kit to install, it adds a new small pedal on the right bottom corner that you push with your foot to activate the compactor instead of lifting the big foot pedal with your toe. There is a good instruction vid on YouTube on the installation process.
Ease of InstallationModerate
Duration of Installation30 minutes - 1 hour
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Quite a change, but works fine.
April 23, 2020|Todd M, San Jose, CA
This compacter trigger mechanism is very different from the original. The original had a small metal tab on the footpedal that pressed against the "push to make" contact switch. The small metal tab had a habit of breaking which is why the new design. A new separate foot-pedal that requires some drilling and self-tapping screws(provided) to install and a new "push to break" type of contact switch. Be sure to unplug the unit when installing this 120V switch.
Ease of InstallationModerate
Duration of Installation1 - 2 hours
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Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Kitchen aide compactor start switch
May 05, 2018|Koknbalz, California
All good. Works perfect. Switch was a small pain to get out but all other item were simple to install.
Ease of InstallationEasy
Duration of Installation30 minutes - 1 hour
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Trash compactor start actuator fix
April 10, 2018|Kirk 1, North Carolina
Fast delivery along with good clear instruction there is a video of this install on Youtube
Ease of InstallationEasy
Duration of Installation30 minutes - 1 hour
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Replacement switch.
January 31, 2020|Hal2000, Colorado
Parts shipped without any instructions. Another reviewer had suggested to google the part number to see video on a different website. Did that. Took me about 2 hours to complete the repair - including time on internet to see the repair video. Then, all was fine.
Ease of InstallationModerate
Duration of Installation30 minutes - 1 hour
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Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Best price anywhere!
March 11, 2018|Bill f N, Manchester, NH
Factory part that was genuine factory part and was the cheapest anywhere I could find. Shipping was a bit high but the overall price still beat all others. I'll continue to go with Sears parts in the future.
Ease of InstallationModerate
Duration of Installation30 minutes - 1 hour
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Very difficult installation
August 13, 2018|patentgator, California
There were no instructions in the box and there was no video or instructions on the website for this kit. I am an avid DIY and an electrical engineer and it took a couple of hours to figure out the installation without any instructions. Works fine once installed.
April 23, 2020|Todd M, San Jose, CAMay 05, 2018|Koknbalz, CaliforniaApril 10, 2018|Kirk 1, North CarolinaJanuary 31, 2020|Hal2000, ColoradoMarch 11, 2018|Bill f N, Manchester, NHAugust 13, 2018|patentgator, California
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