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Whirlpool Corporation introduced the consumer trash compactor in 1969, calling it the "Trash Masher."
One cannot actually say Whirlpool invented the trash compactor, per se, as commercial units had been around for years. However, Whirlpool was the first to make a compactor that was suitable for consumers as a household appliance.
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How to repair a Trash Compactors?
Trash compactors have become a standard feature on many new homes. These useful machines provide a quick and easy way to dispose of food waste, and have become an indispensable part of clean up after dinner. So when something goes wrong with your trash compactor, it has to be fixed quickly. Repairing a trash compactor is a relatively simple task, but it is must be done in a safe and deliberate manner. Typical tools that are needed to repair a trash compactor are wrenches, a multimeter, a screwdriver, a nut driver, and a pad to place on the floor. Any replacement parts for the trash compactor that are needed should also be purchased and prepared prior to beginning the repair work. Once these items have been obtained, the first order of business is to shut off the power to the compactor. This is a crucial safety step, because an energized compactor could cause serious injury to the person repairing the compactor. Once the compactor has been disengaged from its power source, one should also turn off the circuit breaker that supplies power to the compactor. The next step is to remove the compactor from underneath the counter by removing the holding brackets that hold the compactor to the counter. Once the compactor has been removed from under the counter, remove the cover plate and inspect the drive chain, the power screw sprockets, and the drive gear. The cover plate is usually found on either the top or bottom of the compactor. One of two issues are typically found when inspecting the compactor. The first is that the drive chain is broken. In this case, the chain will need to be replaced. Replacing the chain is accomplished by loosening the chain. Loosen the mount bolts and pull the mount toward the sprockets. Once the chain is loose, the chain can be removed and replaced with a good chain. The second potential issue is that the chain is too loose to drive the compactor motor. This issue can be corrected by moving the motor mount away from the chain sprockets in order to increase the tension on the chain. Once the chain has been replaced or tightened, replace the cover plate and install the compactor back under the counter. Connect the compact back to its power source, switch the circuit breaker back on, and test the compactor.
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