Part
Start/On/Off Switch (White)
Product Rating
Customer
LAUREN from ID
Problem
Trash compactor would not operate
Tools
6-in-1 Screwdriver
Repair & Advice
My Whirlpool trash compactor began having problems about 18 monts ago. Since I am quite "Handy" and fairly technically inclined, I was able to remove, repair and replace the control switch. This was done a couple of times over that same period of time, but the switch was finally in a state that would not let me repair it. When the unit first had the problem, we found a control switch, but the cost was over $100 which was the reason I decided to rebuild the switch (it is a mechanical switch vs an electronic unit)
PartsDr.com had the control switch exact replacement part which I believe in an OEM part at a reasonable price. It took me about 4 minutes to replace the switch, re-attach the front panel, plug the unit in and test it.
The only negative I can relate would be that it took a little bit longer for the part to arrive than I am use to, however, part of the delay was in the actual delivery, and NOT PartsDr.com in that the tracking showed it was going to be delivered on a Friday, then again on Monday but actually arrived on Monday
Story submitted on August 30, 2018
Part
Start/On/Off Switch (White)
Product Rating
Customer
Jeffrey from VA
Problem
broken switch. However, wish replacement could have been black.
Tools
screwdriver
Repair & Advice
simple to repair. Just do not mix up 3 wire placement.
Story submitted on February 22, 2023
Part
Start/On/Off Switch (White)
Product Rating
Customer
Larry from IN
Problem
Tras compactor would continue running after finishing cycle and would gve manually stop each time
Tools
Srewdriver and smaal socket to remove panal and small screws holding switch
Repair & Advice
Had beem a probkem for a while and the plastic over the buttons was partially worn thru. Someone told me to change out the switched ad so I searched google and found your site with the part for appliance that is over 22 years old. Had no clue but took a chance and was real impressed. The part came in few days - think it was just 2 to 3 at most. I installed the part in about 5 minutes and everthing is back to normal and my wife happy - and therefore so am I. If I need a part in the future I know were to look
Story submitted on April 1, 2022