Most Popular Parts
These are the most commonly purchased repair parts for TC406W.
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This part is located at the bottom of your compactor and helps the drive motor power the compacting ram. If the drive gear is broken, damaged, or noisy, we suggest replacing it right away to avoid causing any more issues with your trash compactor. This kit includes the gears, washers, retainer clip, ram stop, and ram cam. This drive gear kit is a genuine OEM part, is white in color and made from plastic. Please remember to disconnect the power before starting your repair.
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This rotary on/off switch kit comes with an on-off rotary switch and two chrome knobs. The switch is used to power the trash compactor. Once activated, the switch will send a voltage signal to the motor to start the compacting cycle. If your trach compactor will not start or does not stop at the end of the compacting cycle, the switch may need to be replaced. This is a genuine OEM part. Please remember to disconnect the power to the trash compactor before starting your repair.
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This part reverses the motor direction when the trach compactor has reached the top of the drawer. If the cycle is not being completed properly, is making loud noises, or does not shut off, the top limit directional switch may need to be tested by using a multimeter to test the continuity. If there is no electrical path in the switch, it will need to be replaced.
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The compactor bag carrier is located under the plastic trash bag. It will fit around a trash compactor bag inside a 15” compactor and helps making removing the trash bag from the compactor easier with the easy grip handles. This carrier is bisque in color and measures 8” wide x 16” high x 11” deep. You should replace the bag carrier if it is damaged or missing. This is the bag carrier only, compactor bags are not included, they must be ordered separately. This is a genuine OEM part.
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This power nut is intended for use with trash compactors. This part is attached to the side of the ram where it is threaded. When the power screw rotates, it is fed through the power nut which pulls the ram down to compress the trash. If your trash compactor ram gets stuck or does not stop at the end of the compacting cycle, you may need to replace this part. This power nut is white in color and made from plastic. Please remember to disconnect the power to the trash compactor before starting your repair.
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This part is now brown instead of black.