Trash Compactor Installation & Repair Service

The average life expectancy of a trash compactor is about 11 years.

The first step in trash compactor troubleshooting is to clean the appliance and ensure there’s nothing in the way when you place trash in it. Be sure to unplug your compactor before you start troubleshooting to avoid injury. If this doesn’t fix the problem, call a professional to open the panel and inspect the internal parts.

Do you enjoy taking out the trash? Chances are, it’s not your favorite chore. Trash compactors are worth it if you produce a lot of trash or are far from where you need to dispose of your trash bags. They reduce the volume of garbage, freeing up space in your trash can.

If you want to reduce how often you lug a bag of garbage curbside, trash compactors are a wonderful convenience.

No, a trash compactor is different from a garbage disposal (or garburator). A trash compactor is a receptacle that crushes solid trash so it takes up less space. A garbage disposal is a smaller unit located in a sink that shreds solid and semi-solid food remnants so they don't block the drain.

Trash compactors use heavy force to compress your garbage. DIY repairs can be dangerous and result in severe injuries. Repair includes taking apart the appliance, which can risk injuries such as electrocution and pinching.

Schedule trash compactor repair with a professional. They’ll take the proper steps to fix your trash compactor.

When you need a new part for your trash compactor service, there’s no need to worry whether or not you have the right tools. Mr. Appliance sources, repairs, and replaces parts for you.

Trash compactor parts we source, repair, and replace include:

• Belts
• Drawers
• Foot pedals
• Gears
• Motors
• Switches

Whatever the problem with your trash compactor, we’ll help you find a solution. Mr. Appliance has experience repairing a variety of trash compactor brands. Brands we service include:

• GE trash compactor repair
• JennAir trash compactor repair
• KitchenAid trash compactor repair
• Maytag trash compactor repair
• Whirlpool trash compactor repair

*All Mr. Appliance franchises are locally owned and operated and may offer fewer or more trash compactor repair services than those listed here. Don’t see your appliance listed? Ask your local Mr. Appliance team about the services they offer.

No one likes taking out the trash. When your trash compactor breaks, you’ll find yourself doing this tiresome chore more often. Since 1996, Mr. Appliance has made trash compactor repair simple by offering:

• Upfront, flat-rate pricing: You’ll receive an upfront, flat-rate quote for parts and repairs—no surprise fees here.
• Neighborly Done Right Promise^®: We put providing you with outstanding service first and operate on a simple but powerful principle—the job should be done right the first time.
• Qualified, friendly service professionals: All our service professionals are qualified and courteous. We clean up after every repair.
• Flexible, easy scheduling: Schedule your service today. We’ll work around your availability.