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MTUC7500ADE2 Maytag Trash Compactor - Instructions
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Bad gears and a bad switch
2 of 2 people
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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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Compactor draw was not opening fully as the wheel bearings had seized
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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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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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none
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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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ram wouldn't go up or down.
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Mona from San Diego, CA
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench set
pulled it out, turned it upside down, and removed the gear, then replaced it, turned it back up and pushed it back it worked.
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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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lost cover (went into trash)
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Jacek M from Bedford, TX
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
replaced
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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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Smelly kitchen
2 of 4 people
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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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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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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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Compactor stop working
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Jackie from Malone, NY
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
I flipped this unit over,removed 4 screws to the drive gear.I tore apart found a nut came off the screw rod.Which broke the drive gear.I looked on line found the parts select page.That showed the diagram i needed,to order parts, i needed.The wife and i tackled this task,of repairing this product.The repair was quick and easy.It took less
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than 30 minutes including cleanup.The wife happy,that all that matters.
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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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