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Parts That Fix KitchenAid Trash Compactor KTTS505ESS0 Drawer is hard to open and or close
Drawer is hard to open and or close is a commonly reported symptom for the KTTS505ESS0 KitchenAid Trash Compactor, and we have put together a full guide on how to fix this. This advice is based on feedback from people who own this exact appliance. We have listed the most common parts for your KTTS505ESS0 KitchenAid Trash Compactor that will fix Drawer is hard to open and or close. We have included repair instructions, and helpful step-by-step video tutorials. If you are experiencing this issue, not to worry, DIYers just like you have fixed this, and shared their experience to help you!
This wheel assembly, or roller assembly, is for a trash compactor. The kit includes two wheels that are approximately 1 inch in diameter each. The wheels allow the trash compactor container to roll in and out of the appliance. You may have to replace the wheel assembly if the container does not roll smoothly. To access the existing wheel kit on your appliance, uninstall appliance from the cabinet, depress foot petal to lift the container off its track, and remove the container from the tracks. This kit is an OEM part sourced from the authentic manufacturer factory.
Customer Repair Stories
Compactor draw was not opening fully as the wheel bearings had seized
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Andrew from ASHEVILLE, NC
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Difficulty Level:A Bit Difficult
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Socket set
Trash bin would not roll out completely
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Roger from Grantham, NH
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Difficulty Level:Difficult
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Pliers, Socket set
This bearing roller may also be known as the wheel assembly or the container roller bearing, and it is a piece for your trash bin. The function of this bearing is to work in conjunction with your trash bin to allow the canister to roll free. For this repair you will need a nut driver, a pair of pliers, a screwdriver set, and an adjustable wrench. The most obvious symptom that will require you to replace this part is if your drawer is hard to open and/or close. Your appliance comes with two bearing rollers and it is sold individually.
Customer Repair Stories
Rollers wore out
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Charles from NEWBERRY, MI
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Difficulty Level:Very Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Socket set
Roller was flat
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John from Lancaster, CA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Wrench set
Used with trash compactors.
Sold Individually.
This is the drive gear kit for the ram that compacts the trash inside your compactor. If your compactor ram is getting stuck, there is excess noise during its cycle, or if your compactor does not stop at the end of its cycle, the driving gear may be the issue. The gear is white, plastic and approximately 4.5 inches in diameter. This drive gear kit includes both gears, pin spring, retaining clip (c-ring), ram stop, ram cam, and instructions. Make sure to disconnect the power to your trash compactor before beginning the repair.
Customer Repair Stories
Large Drive Gear Failure (split in half)
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Mark from Littleton, CO
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Pliers, Socket set
Broken Gear
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Matt from Houston, TX
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Difficulty Level:A Bit Difficult
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Total Repair Time:More than 2 hours
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Tools:Screw drivers, Socket set