Kenmore
Trash Compactor

Model # 19005 (1988) Official Kenmore compactor

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Screw WZ05X0158

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Screw

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Self Tap Scr WZ04X0044

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Guard Switch WC21X5044

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Guard switch

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Insulator WC21X5032

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Insulator

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Owner's Manual 31-3250

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Owner's manual

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Brake WC28X5008

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Brake

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Bearing WC04X5020

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Bearing

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E-ring WC01X5106

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E-ring

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Arm WC28X5047

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Switch Panel Kit WC20X5025

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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 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 difficulty
Time required
 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 difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
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 difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less

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