GX900QPLS0 Whirlpool Trash Compactor - Overview

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Parts for the GX900QPLS0

Touch-Up Paint - White – Part Number: 72017

Part #72017

This 18 ml bottle of white appliance touch-up paint is used to cover scratches or marks on your appliance. The white touch-up paint can be used on refrigerators, microwaves, ranges, clothes dryers, and freezers. This is a genuine OEM part and includes a brush applicator. Please remember to wear gloves to protect your hands when applying this paint.

15" Paper Compactor Bags - 12 Pack

Part #675186

Moisture-resistant liner. Pre-cuffed.

$9.85

Washer Front Leveling Foot

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(3)

Part #WPW10001130

Sold Individually.

$118.91

Drive Gear Kit

★★★★★

(15)

Part #882699

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 ...Read more

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Touch-up Paint - Black

★★★★★

(1)

Part #72032

16ml

$10.41

Refrigerator Screw

Part #WP489478

Sold individually.

$53.85

15" Compactor Bag Carrier with Easy Grip Handles

★★★★★

(2)

Part #13030RP

Compactor bags are sold separately.

$80.25

Trash Compactor Directional Switch

★★★★★

(4)

Part #WP777811

This top limit and direction switch controls power to the trash compactor motor, it stops the motor when the ram reaches the top, a bad switch may cause the ram to get stuck, keep the motor running, or stop the compactor from starting, unplug the compactor before repair, check the model number before ordering

$10.95

Dryer Support Roller Clip

Part #WP90296

Sold Individually.

$20.73

Drawer Roller

★★★★★

(1)

Part #WP9871602

Appliance takes 2 - Sold individually.

$9.85

Range Screw

Part #WP3196175

This screw is sold individually. 8-18 x 3/8

$41.75

Refrigerator Light Switch

★★★★★

(1)

Part #WP4387911

This part turns the light on/off as the door opens and closes.

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Eugene - For model number GX900QPLS0

November 10, 2022

How do I stop the loud noise when on button is pushed to compact the trash? The noise starts about 5 seconds after pushing the start button. The noise last throughout the cycle. The trash compactor has to be stopped manually to shut down the loud.

Hello Eugene, thank you for your inquiry! Our research indicates that the issue is probably with the Drive Gear Kit, part number PS398589. If that is not the problem or if you have already fixed that, then the problem would be related to the Support Roller Clip, part number PS11746832. Customer service is available 7 days a week if you need help placing an order. Glad to be of assistance!

$118.91

Drive Gear Kit

$10.95

Dryer Support Roller Clip

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Common Symptoms of the GX900QPLS0

How this model fails, and the parts that fix it.

Compactor ram gets stuck

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Doesn’t stop at end of compacting cycle

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Drawer is hard to open and or close

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Replacing the Washer Front Leveling Foot

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Compactor stuck in lower position

68 of 84 people found this instruction helpful.

Asbjorn from The Woodlands, TX
Easy
1- 2 hours
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)

Moved the compactor out from under cabinet and unplugged the powercable.Laid compactor over on its side Removed the top (4 screws) and base plate (3 screws) as well as the coverplate for the motor(3 screws)Found that large drive was broken in half. Used two screwdrivers to start split ring then pliers to pull it off the rest of the way. ... Read more r />Removed the drive gear and the washer.
Used a nail to drive out the pin for the smaller drive gear kit. Removed and replaced with new, used new pin to lock it on to the shaft. Changed out the bearings and washers on one powerscrew, put chain back on. Then was then a simple matter to put the new gear back on the chain then slide the whole thing back on the drive shaft. Replace the washer then slip the split ring back in place and seat it home with the pliers. Greased chain, gear drive and powerscrew. Put all covers back on with the screws. Pushed button it worked.
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STOP CAP

Drive Gear Kit

Washer

Trash Compactor Bearing

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Trash Compactor ram wouldn't lower

46 of 54 people found this instruction helpful.

Scott from Indianapolis, IN

Easy

15 - 30 mins

Nutdriver, Screw drivers

I pulled the trash compactor out from under the counter.

I took out the four screws that kept the top cover in place to expose the ram.

The gear shafts were turning but the ram would not lower, at first I though the ram drive bolts were stripped and it wouldn't engage the shaft. Then I realized there was a mechanical ... Read more directional\limit switch at the top that controlled the power and direction the gear shafts were turning, this switch was broken.

Just had to take off the front plate that was held on by a number of screws and replace the switch that was held on by two more screws. It had five wires attached to it, the new switch was clearly labeled as to which color wire went where.
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Compactor motor kept running after cycle ran, making alot of noise and unit jumping around.

34 of 42 people found this instruction helpful.

Keith from Keller, TX

Easy

15 - 30 mins

Screw drivers, Socket set

Pulled the Compactor from underneath cabinet, unplugged power. Removed the top plate off compactor to expose the crush piston. Removed the front control panel by removing two phillips screws, wiring and directional (limit) switch is now exposed. Removed the two screws securing switch, removed wiring one wire at a time and replaced on new ... Read more switch in same position. Replaced switch in same manner as removed, and followed reverse of above to re-assemble. Plugged back in and tested, problem resolved works like new. Only took possibly 30" to repair and saved an expensive service call.
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