All Installation Instructions for Whirlpool Trash Compactor GC900QPPB4

The panel got bent

Took the bent one out, put the new one in. The repair was not the story, the story was that we ordered the part on Monday afternoon and it was delivered on Tuesday! And the shipping was less than $8.00. Fresno to Elk Creek in less than 24 hours for that price was amazing!

Parts Used:

Panel, Inner

Steven from Elk Creek, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Broken plastic drive gear

Very simple, changed the gear, adjusted the drive and tested. Very straight forward.

Parts Used:

Drive Gear Kit

Charles from Goshen, KY
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set

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Cracked handle.

I got the model number. Went to partselect nad found picture.Got part number. Ordered part and recieved next day. Opened drawer and removed old handle (2 screws ) and installed new part.Closed draw. DONE

Parts Used:

Handle - White

Bill from Columbus, OH
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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The compactor was loaded with too many wine bottles

At best it is advisable to load just one at a time and covered with newspaper etc., In this case someone put in three bottles with out covering with heavy newspaper etc.and for some reason one rode out and to the side. Crushing the side of the metal trash container. This pinned the container against the side of the compactor body and behind the front rails. Using a lot of pulling and some nifty pry bars and two hours of prying and squeezing we got the container out( see attached photo )The replacement container was ordered on a Sunday night and arrived Tuesday morning. Removal of the existing front panel ,foot pedal and door switch was easy and installation on to the replacement container was a breeze with a little orientation required to line up the switch and pedal in the right configuration. 20 min tops and that was with five kids helping ;)

Parts Used:

Disposal Container Drawer

james from Milton, MA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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broken handle

removed old handle by removing screws - installed new handle by inserting screws in same in same location as those removed

Parts Used:

Container Handle

Judy from Bakersfield, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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compactor will not stop when compaction complete on top cycle

take 2 screws out on top cover with key switch. remove two screw holding directional switch. remove wires, one at a time, and place on the new switch. put new switch in place with two screws. put front cover on with two screws and test. works like a charm.

Parts Used:

Directional Switch

BRUCE from CASPER, WY
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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my compactor container was badly worn out

All I really needed to do was to take the front facing off and put on the new container, but I took the opportunity to do a complete overhaul and cleaning. It now work like a new compactor.

Parts Used:

Disposal Container Drawer

Richard from East Wenatchee, WA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set

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Drive gear worn out, because I put glass bottles in it. Should'nt do that.

Followed PartsSelect instructions, the Compactor was appoximately $1000. when I purchased it. The kit was $26.14. I will forever be a customer of this company. Thank you, Brian

Parts Used:

Drive Gear Kit