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Roper Trash compactor will not start
01 - Incoming Power Problem
Confirm the trash compactor is plugged in and there is power at the wall receptacle. You can plug another small appliance into the receptacle to confirm there is power. If there is no power, confirm the circuit breaker has not tripped.
02 - Roper Trash Compactor Roller
The trash compactor roller helps the compactor drawer to open and close smoothly. If the roller is broken or damaged the drawer may not close all the way, which will prevent the compactor from starting. Pull out the drawer and inspect the rollers. If the rollers are broken or damaged they will need to be replaced.
Required Part
Trash Compactor Roller
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03 - Roper Trash Compactor Directional Switch
When the compacting ram reaches the top of the compactor, the directional switch interrupts all current flow to the motor. However, if the directional switch fails, it may prevent the compactor from starting at all. To determine if the directional switch is defective, use a multimeter to test it for continuity. If the directional switch has no continuity when actuated or has shorted contacts, replace it.
Required Part
Trash Compactor Directional Switch
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Common Solution
04 - Roper Trash Compactor Foot Pedal
If the trash compactor's foot pedal is worn out or damaged, the compactor drawer may not close all the way which will prevent the compactor from starting. You should inspect the foot pedal for any damage and replace if necessary.
Required Part
Trash Compactor Foot Pedal
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Common Solution
05 - Roper Trash Compactor Safety Switch
When the trash compactor door is open, the safety switch opens to prevent the trash compactor from starting. If the safety switch is defective, the trash compactor will not start. To determine if the safety switch is defective, use a multimeter to test it for continuity. If the switch does not have continuity when activated, replace it.
Required Part
Trash Compactor Safety Switch
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Common Solution
06 - Roper Trash Compactor Start Switch
The start switch sends voltage to the motor to start the trash compacting cycle. If the start switch is defective, the trash compactor will not start. If the trash compactor makes a humming noise but won’t start, this indicates that the drive motor may be defective. To determine if the start switch is defective, use a multimeter to test the start switch for continuity. If the switch does not have continuity when the switch is activated, replace it.
Required Part
Trash Compactor Start Switch
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