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GCG1500L0WW General Electric Trash Compactor - Overview

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Plastic Compactor Bags - 15 Pack – Part Number: WX60X1
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Plastic Compactor Bags - 15 Pack
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Fits round or rectangular compactors.
Frame Roller Assembly – Part Number: WC01X20226
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Frame Roller Assembly
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This frame roller assembly allows a trash compactor drawer to glide smoothly in and out, reducing strain and preventing grinding or squeaking noises during operation. When the rollers wear down, the drawer may feel difficult to move, sit unevenly, or produce unusual sounds. Replacing the assembly restores proper movement and helps the compactor operate quietly and reliably. Installation is straightforward and typically involves removing the old rollers and securing the new assembly in place.
Power Nut Assembly – Part Number: WC02X20287
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Power Nut Assembly
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This power nut assembly is made to be used in conjunction with your trash compactor. It comes with five pieces that include the two mounting pins, two clips, and the new power nut. This piece is beige, and roughly 3 inches wide, and almost 2 inches long. For this repair, you will need a screwdriver set or a multi-screwdriver, a quarter-inch nut driver bit, and a flat-head bit. You will need to get inside of your trash compactor in order to replace this part. This means uninstalling your appliance from your cabinets.
RETURN SWITCH – Part Number: WC21X20249
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RETURN SWITCH
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This is a top limit directional switch for a trash compactor. The directional switch reverses the motor direction when the trash compactor has reached the top of the drawer. If your trash compactor is not completing the compact cycle properly, you may have to test the switch. If you have a multimeter, you can perform a continuity test before ordering this part to determine if a continuous electrical path is present in the switch. If there is no electrical path in your switch, you will need to replace it. This is an authentic replacement part sourced directly from the original manufacturer.
Drawer Roller Assembly – Part Number: WC01X20232
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Drawer Roller Assembly
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The drawer roller attaches to the bottom of the drawer and allows the drawer to roll in and out.
Drive Gear - White – Part Number: WC22X10005
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Drive Gear - White
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If your trash compactor is jammed or stuck with the ram in the down position, you may have a faulty or damaged drive gear. The drive gear is located at the bottom of your compactor, and helps the drive motor power the compacting ram. If you notice that your drive gear is broken, damaged, or faulty, look to replace it straight away to avoid causing any more damage to the trash compactor. If you notice that the gear is missing teeth, you should replace the part. This part is made of plastic, white in color, and has an approximate outside diameter of 4 1/2 inches.
Drive Motor and Gear Kit – Part Number: WC26X10006
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Drive Motor and Gear Kit
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This motor operates the trash compactor press that helps compacts the trash.
GEAR MOTOR – Part Number: WC02X20117
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START SWITCH – Part Number: WC21X20150
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START SWITCH
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STOPPER – Part Number: WC11X20151
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STOPPER
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DOOR TILT SWITCH – Part Number: WC21X20109
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DOOR TILT SWITCH
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SCREW ST4.2X8_BB – Part Number: WC01X20047
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SCREW ST4.2X8_BB
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Trash compactor motor buzzing, often did not cycle
42 of 46 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Jeffrey from San Mateo, CA
  • Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
First I removed the trash compactor from the cabinet and transported it to the garage to avoid scraping the kitchen floor....I then removed the the sheetmetal cover enclosing the motor by removing several sheetmetal screws. To remove the motor, I then removed the compactor drawer and tilted the compactor onto its front (the side you pul l the drawer in and out of). This allow you to get to the bottom of the compactor. I then removed 3 sheet metal screws attaching the bottom cover of the compactor. After removing the bottom cover, I could then access the 4 mounting nuts that hold the motor in place. I disconnected the wiring harness to the motor, removed the motor and replaced it. The motor plate allows you to adjust the chain tensioning and gear lash of the drive motor. I adjusted and tightened the plate to provide close gear lash, and chain tension of about 1/2" play. Re-installed the motor cover and bottom plates, plugged the compactor into a wall socket, re-installed the compactor drawer and tested for several cycles. All is well. FYI - I do not think the motor itself was bad; however, there is a centrifugal switch built into the motor assembly...that is what I believe failed. The motor and centrifugal switch come as a one assembly.
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Trash compactor would not shut off at end of cycle. Would have to manually turn it off.
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  • Brian from HOUSTON, TX
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Screw drivers
Removed compactor from opening. Using screw driver unthreaded 4 screws from top and then removed the on/off dial. Face plate came off easy and provided access to relay switch bank. Unscrewed two screws which allowed both relay switches to be removed and replaced. Recommend replacing both relay switches. Reassembled and compactor work ed fine. Very easy job. If your compactor is making a machine gun noise during the return cycle then this will solve your problem.
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New part problem, wire harness wrong
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  • mark from colorado springs, CO
  • Difficult
  • 1- 2 hours
  • Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
The wire harness from the part supplier was set up wrong, two of the three wires were switched and it damm near burned up the new motor. I had to correct the error by switching the wires around so that they matched the wireing from the original motor.
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