MTUC7500AFM0 Maytag Trash Compactor - Overview

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$27.36

15 Inch Compactor Bags - 15 Pack

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Part #W10165295RP

Trash compactor bags are a practical way to discard your waste. Due to the extreme pressure of the compactor, trash compactor bags designed to handle the force are necessary. These bags are made from tough 2.5-millimeter, multi-laminate plastic, and the patented Slip-Grip design prevents the bag from slipping into the compactor bin. They ...Read more

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$77.75

Drive Gear Kit

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Part #882699

This is the drive gear kit for the ram that compacts the trash inside your compactor. If your compactor ram is getting stuck, there is excess noise during its cycle, or if your compactor does not stop at the end of its cycle, the driving gear may be the issue. The gear is white, plastic and approximately 4.5 inches in diameter. This drive...Read more

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15" Paper Compactor Bags - 12 Pack

Part #675186

Moisture-resistant liner. Pre-cuffed.

$6.40

Washer Front Leveling Foot

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Part #WPW10001130

The front facing foot is sold individually. It is used on your washing machine and can also be known as an adjustable leveling leg. This specific front facing leveling leg has a rubber foot. It is important that when installing this part you are very careful, if not installed correctly your washer will be off balance which will then cause...Read more

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$40.02

15" Compactor Bag Carrier with Easy Grip Handles

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Part #13030RP

This 15 inch compactor bag carrier fits around the compactor bag inside the compactor and is used to easily lift and remove trash compactor bags once they are full. Simply place the reusable bag carrier in the garbage can before placing a new compactor bag in the bin. The easy-grip handles make removal easier once the bag is full. This pi...Read more

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$57.38

Trash Compactor Directional Switch

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Part #WP777811

Here's a reliable solution when you need to get your microwave working as good as new - the GE Advantium Metal Tray. At the heart of your microwave, this tray works tirelessly to rotate your food, delivering evenly cooked meals every time. The tray is non-stick, making your cleaning process a breeze. The tray is incredibly easy to fit in...Read more

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$16.07

Charcoal Filter

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Part #WP4151750

This part is sold individually. The filter is black in color and measures approximately 4-1/2 inches wide by 4-1/2 inches high. This part is for your trash compactor. This part acts as a filter and deodorizer. This can become worn down and develop a smell over time. To access the filter, you will need to depress the food pedal on the tras...Read more

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$24.15

Touch-Up Paint - White

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Part #72017

This touch-up paint can be used on a wide variety of household appliances. It is most often used on washers, dryer, refrigerators, dishwashers, ranges, freezers, trash compactors, or microwaves. It is an 18 ml, or.6 fluid ounces, bottle of touch-up paint. It also features a brush for easy application. This quick-drying, long-lasting paint...Read more

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$97.57

Rotary Switch Kit

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Part #675382

The rotary switch kit is also known as the start switch or the on and off switch, and is used to power on your trash compactor. The function of the rotary switch kit is to control the electrical power that is going into your trash compactor. This process happens when the switch sendsvoltage to the motor to start the compacting cycle. If y...Read more

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$58.42

15 Inch White Plastic Compactor Bags - 60 Pack

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Part #W10165294RB

This is a 60-pack of plastic compactor bags. These bags are 15 inches wide, 3 millimeters thick and are white in color. The 3-millimeter thickness makes the bags more durable and helps prevent tearing. They are an environmentally-conscious product that are made of 50% post-consumer recycled material. The bags feature a Slip-N-Grip design ...Read more

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$7.47

Refrigerator Screw

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Part #WP489478

Sold individually.

$17.15

Drawer Roller

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Part #WP9871602

This bearing roller may also be known as the wheel assembly or the container roller bearing, and it is a piece for your trash bin. The function of this bearing is to work in conjunction with your trash bin to allow the canister to roll free. For this repair you will need a nut driver, a pair of pliers, a screwdriver set, and an adjustable...Read more

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Virginia N Stringfellow - For model number MTUC7500AFM0

March 13, 2026

The Maytag trash compactor door will not stay latched when. I close the door . I have to hold the door in position when. The compactor is compacting . The door mechanisms are not blocked by trash

Hi Virginia, thank you for contacting us. The issue seems to be with the latch actuator, part number PS382677. It includes a spring that provides the tension needed to keep the drawer closed. Over time, this spring can weaken or break, causing the latch to fail. You may need to replace it to fix the issue. We hope this solves your problem!

$75.39

Latch Lock

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Common Symptoms of the MTUC7500AFM0

How this model fails, and the parts that fix it.

Compactor ram gets stuck

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Doesn’t stop at end of compacting cycle

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Drawer is hard to open and or close

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Replacing the Washer Front Leveling Foot

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Compactor stuck in lower position

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Asbjorn from The Woodlands, TX
Easy
1- 2 hours
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)

Moved the compactor out from under cabinet and unplugged the powercable.Laid compactor over on its side Removed the top (4 screws) and base plate (3 screws) as well as the coverplate for the motor(3 screws)Found that large drive was broken in half. Used two screwdrivers to start split ring then pliers to pull it off the rest of the way. ... Read more r />Removed the drive gear and the washer.
Used a nail to drive out the pin for the smaller drive gear kit. Removed and replaced with new, used new pin to lock it on to the shaft. Changed out the bearings and washers on one powerscrew, put chain back on. Then was then a simple matter to put the new gear back on the chain then slide the whole thing back on the drive shaft. Replace the washer then slip the split ring back in place and seat it home with the pliers. Greased chain, gear drive and powerscrew. Put all covers back on with the screws. Pushed button it worked.
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STOP CAP

Drive Gear Kit

Washer

Trash Compactor Bearing

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Trash Compactor ram wouldn't lower

46 of 54 people found this instruction helpful.

Scott from Indianapolis, IN

Easy

15 - 30 mins

Nutdriver, Screw drivers

I pulled the trash compactor out from under the counter.

I took out the four screws that kept the top cover in place to expose the ram.

The gear shafts were turning but the ram would not lower, at first I though the ram drive bolts were stripped and it wouldn't engage the shaft. Then I realized there was a mechanical ... Read more directional\limit switch at the top that controlled the power and direction the gear shafts were turning, this switch was broken.

Just had to take off the front plate that was held on by a number of screws and replace the switch that was held on by two more screws. It had five wires attached to it, the new switch was clearly labeled as to which color wire went where.
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Change out defective switch

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Edward from Deerfield Beach, FL

Really Easy

Less than 15 mins

Screw drivers

Pulled out compactor drawer and removed same, slid the compactor cabinet out and unpluged the appliance. Removed the two phillips head screws to release the control panel. lossened the locking nut from switch. matched the switches to be sure parts were the same,switched the wires to the new switch and reinstalled.replaced phillips screws, ... Read more all Done !!!
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Other Parts Used:

15" Compactor Bag Carrier with Easy Grip Handles

Rotary Switch Kit

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