Compactors: News, Information and Reviews
rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author starcruiser - I never thought in my wildest imagination I could end up with the Trash Compactor from Hell...But it's happened. Within 3 months this thing has caused me more misery than my teenage daughter has her whole life. When you want to open it, you have to...
Fri, 4 Jan 2008 11:31:29 GMT
rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author nitefiter - seven years of use, replaced flimsy plastic gearing twice, so far--this (third) time, I'm junking the unit and looking for another. Never have been too happy with it, as it is EXTREMELY...
Sat, 13 Oct 2007 20:36:57 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author alaskandreamer - I've owned this compactor since 2004. I wish I had gotten a larger one at the time because retrofitting cabinets is more money than I want to spend now...As was mentioned in another review, the trunnion nut has issues. The first one was plastic and broke...
Wed, 12 Sep 2007 14:45:04 GMT
rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author mibrda - We bought our Broan trash compactor on November 11, 2004 for installation in our new home. The trunnion nut has failed four times. We believe there is a serious design flaw in the use of inappropriate materials. The original trunnion nut was plastic...
Mon, 2 Jul 2007 21:56:11 GMT
rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author cantwin - We purchased this compactor which was advertised as "whisper quiet". WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT! Please do not have those expectations. Kitchen Aid would not replace or exchange it until we had service technicians attempt to fix it. After 2 service calls(2...
Sat, 19 May 2007 13:44:42 GMT
rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author twoalaskans - We have owned the Broan 1050 since 2/2004. Previously owned a Kenmore compactor so have a little history with another one. Do feel this unit jams or something like that too often. Can cajole it to work again though by gently rocking the compaction...
Sun, 28 Jan 2007 18:26:42 GMT
rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author epinionated1ga - Our Jenn-Air Model TC507B was purchased in November/December 2005. On August 24, 2006 (9-10 months later) the drive gear was replaced at a cost of $204.99 by Maytag Service,LLC. It started making the same noise and a "nut was tightened" on 9/05/2006...
Thu, 18 Jan 2007 15:37:16 GMT
rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author stevenzu - I have owned the GE Monogram 12" Compactor for many years. I don't mind not having a foot pedal. I don't mind the noisy operation or even the slow compaction time. However, I do mind that the replacement bags which I always purchase from GE don't fit...
Sat, 23 Dec 2006 20:08:51 GMT
rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mogulero - I have had to make a number of repairs over the years. The first time, I took it to an appliance repair shop and paid $90 or so for a new pinion gear. Then I wised up. Now I do my own repairs. I have replaced upper limit switches, lower limit...
Wed, 8 Nov 2006 12:19:14 GMT
rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author vikingtrash - rebuilt a massive kitchen in a very high end home and installed the absolute 'best' appliances across the range from Sub Zero refrigerator to Wolf range to Miele's best dishwasher ,etc . in 5 months , my Viking compactor has stopped functioning twice...
Sat, 23 Sep 2006 02:36:04 GMT
rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author rakulack - Indeed it will crush cans but not if you have a lot to do. I have gone through 3 of them and wish they were built a little better in the hinge mechanism. The inside piece that mounts on the wall has holes drilled in it on both sides to accommodate a...
Sun, 9 Jul 2006 20:01:42 GMT
rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author bargnhuntress - The 12" size of the GE Monogram ZCG3000 compactor is the only benefit to this appliance. It has a very small motor so it is noisy and takes 75 seconds to complete the compacting cycle (my old 15" Kitchen Aid took 25"). This compactor does not have a...
Sat, 29 Apr 2006 22:00:10 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tarheelbuck - So far as I know, the only 18" wide compactor available. Had an 18" Kitchen Aide many years ago that wore out and had to replace it with a 15" model as they no longer made the 18". Never liked it nearly as much. It gave up and I was very pleased to...
Mon, 20 Mar 2006 13:38:49 GMT
rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author Wendypi - I purchased the GE Monogram compactor because of the name and I assumed the quality went along with it. I found out from the repair man that it is made by another company for GE. It is very difficult to put the bags in and if the door is not lined up...
Mon, 30 Jan 2006 23:47:06 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author beverly830 - This is our first experience with a compactor. We chose the Broan because of our limited space and kept our fingers crossed. It has exceeded our expectations. We make sure to place a newspaper on top before compacting and only use Broan bags because...
Mon, 19 Sep 2005 22:02:40 GMT
rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author milburnski - I bought a Broan 12 inch stainless steel trash compactor approximately 3 years ago. It has required three major service calls, and just had its second catastrophic drive mechanism failure. The first time it was down for six weeks while parts were...
Sun, 18 Sep 2005 17:24:26 GMT