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Kenmore 66542551 compactor Parts

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Kenmore 66542551 compactor, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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  • Spring for Kenmore 66542551 - Part 775175

    Frame assembly diagram

    Spring

    Part #775175

    The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

  • Screw for Kenmore 66542551 - Part 90193

    Motor & drive assembly diagram

    Screw

    Part #90193

    The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

  • Panel for Kenmore 66542551 - Part 775231

    Container & door assembly diagram

    Panel

    Part #775231

    The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

  • Screw for Kenmore 66542551 - Part 775042

    Motor & drive assembly diagram

    Screw

    Part #775042

    The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

  • Nut for Kenmore 66542551 - Part 120614

    Motor & drive assembly diagram

    Nut

    Part #120614

    The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

  • Cushion for Kenmore 66542551 - Part 775327

    Container & door assembly diagram

    Cushion

    Part #775327

    The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

  • Nut for Kenmore 66542551 - Part 98481

    Container & door assembly diagram

    Nut

    Part #98481

    The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

  • Bolt for Kenmore 66542551 - Part 120518

    Power screw & ram assembly diagram

    Bolt

    Part #120518

    The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

  • Lock for Kenmore 66542551 - Part 775160

    Cabinet & control assembly diagram

    Lock

    Part #775160

    The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

  • Screw for Kenmore 66542551 - Part 132719

    Screw

    Part #132719

    The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Most common symptoms to help you fix your trash compactors

Choose a symptom to see related trash compactor repairs.

Main cause: faulty drawer tilt switch …

Main causes: bent drawer support rollers, damaged trash container…

Main causes: stripped or broken power nuts, broken or disconnected drive gear and sprocket chain, damaged drive parts…

Main causes: lack of power, faulty drawer safety switch, bad power switch, momentary start switch failure, bad drive mot…

Main causes: stuck foot pedal, bad momentary start switch, power switch failure…

Main causes: broken drive gear and sprocket chain, stripped power nuts, faulty top limit and directional switch…

Most common repair guides to help fix your trash compactors

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your trash compactor.

How to replace a trash compactor power switch

How to replace a trash compactor power switch

If the trash compactor won’t power up, use the steps in this repair guide to replace the power switch.…

Repair time and Difficulty

 30 minutes or less
How to replace a trash compactor motor centrifugal switch

How to replace a trash compactor motor centrifugal switch

If the trash compactor ram won’t return to the top position, replace the motor centrifugal switch by following the instr…

Repair time and Difficulty

 45 minutes or less
How to replace a trash compactor momentary start switch

How to replace a trash compactor momentary start switch

The momentary start switch starts the motor when you lift the foot pedal. This repair guide shows how to replace the swi…

Repair time and Difficulty

 15 minutes or less

Effective articles & videos to help repair your trash compactors

Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your trash compactor.

Using a wiring schematic to trace a current video

Using a wiring schematic to trace a current video

Find out what’s wrong with your appliance by following a circuit.…

Troubleshooting a stuck trash compactor drawer

Troubleshooting a stuck trash compactor drawer

Learn what to check if you are having problems with the drawer sticking on your trash compactor.…

Trash compactor common questions

Trash compactor common questions

See what questions our experts most often get about trash compactors.…

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