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MTUC7500ADE0 Maytag Trash Compactor - Instructions
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Compactor draw was not opening fully as the wheel bearings had seized
2 of 2 people
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Andrew from ASHEVILLE, NC
- A Bit Difficult
- 30 - 60 mins
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Socket set
I followed the you tube video instructions provided by customer care. This involved pulling the unit free from the cabinet, removing several screws that held the housing in place, this gave access to the wheel assembly, then I removed the nuts that held the wheel assembly in place. Fitting the new wheel assemblies was easy as was replacin
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g the housing screws. After reinserting the draw and pushing the unit back into the cabinet it worked like new
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Compactor piston stuck in down position and couldn't open!!!
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George from Houston, TX
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
First thing I did was put the unit on its side and removed the bottom to access the broken plastic gear that moves the chain that drives the compactor up and down...There I was able to manually move the chain by turning the nut with pliers and moving the piston up (painfully slow) until I could at least use the bin for trash while I waite
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d for the replacement part to arrive. Once I had the part I loosened the four bolts that allowed the drive gear to move a little and slacken the chain - I then put in the new gear - make sure you have the proper spacing and washers - my replacement kit didn't have any washers so I resused the old washers and all seems to be working well!
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ON RETURNING WOULD NOT STOP RUNNING
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Robert from DELAWARE, OH
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers, Socket set
REMOVE COMPACTOR DRAWER
REMOVE SCREWS ON FACE PLATE
REMOVE SCREW NUTS ON PART (SOCKET)
SAVE HOLDING PLATE WITH SCREW NUTS
TAKE PICTURE OF WIRE CONECTIONS (IN CASE OF POOR RECALL
USE PLYERS TO PULL CONECTOR OFF OLD SWITCH
REVERS INSTALL
TOTAL 25 MINUTES
REMOVE SCREWS ON FACE PLATE
REMOVE SCREW NUTS ON PART (SOCKET)
SAVE HOLDING PLATE WITH SCREW NUTS
TAKE PICTURE OF WIRE CONECTIONS (IN CASE OF POOR RECALL
USE PLYERS TO PULL CONECTOR OFF OLD SWITCH
REVERS INSTALL
TOTAL 25 MINUTES
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Bad gears and a bad switch
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John from ALICE, TX
- Very Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Wrench (Adjustable)
Put the parts in and reinstalled it back in it place
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Roller was flat
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John from Lancaster, CA
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Wrench set
Bought wrong roller. The drawer roller is different than the stationary rollers. Note the difference.
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craig from OCALA, FL
- Very Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
As per directions
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Compactor would not open. Ram was down
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James from Flagstaff, AZ
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Wrench (Adjustable)
Once I discovered that the ram was down, I had to determine why. Opened up the bottom and discoverer the drive gear was broken. Ordered the parts kit and made the repair. Did not know what the other parts in the kit were for, but it works.
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Rotary switch had finally worn out and was brittle and broken on our 30 plus year old trash compactor.
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Ray from MUNCIE, IN
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
Removed the switch knob, the outer nut, and the front plate.
Unplugged the old switch from the 3 wires and plugged them into the new switch and put it back together with the new knob. Probably less than 5 minutes.
Unplugged the old switch from the 3 wires and plugged them into the new switch and put it back together with the new knob. Probably less than 5 minutes.
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Trash carier wore out
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Carmen M from Port Orchard, WA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Upon the receipt of my part it just had to be slipped into place. I had the part I needed within 3 days of ordering.
My had ordered parts for various items in the past and we have always been very satisfied with the care and experteis of this company.
My had ordered parts for various items in the past and we have always been very satisfied with the care and experteis of this company.
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lost cover (went into trash)
3 of 6 people
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Jacek M from Bedford, TX
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
replaced
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Smelly kitchen
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Saralyn from Dahlonega, GA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Removed the old filter and screen and replaced with the new!
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Old parts had fallen and were unusable.
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Gary from DALY CITY, CA
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
Clipped new piece into place
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CLIPS BROKEN OFF PART WOULD NOT STAY IN PLACE
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JOHN from DANVILLE, CA
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
PUT FILTER IN PLACE AND SNAPPED IN
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Rollers wore out
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Charles from NEWBERRY, MI
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Socket set
Removed and replaced in less than 15 minutes. Works like new again
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Front legs were rotted.
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Cindie from DUNMORE, PA
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
Replace front legs. Very easy fix.
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