[Laurieten]

We have an old (i think about 20 years) Jennair trash compactor that is pretty trashed. It's dirty, rusty, squeaks in and out instead of glides, and the front panel is all kicked in. We would love to repair ourselves instead of paying $500 for a new one.

How hard is it for 2 reasonably handy adults to remove it, clean and lube, and replace the front panel with a new one?

Thank you in advance for your help and advice!

[Laurieten]

Oops - make that model TC406W

[Gene]

When you said "front panel" you meant the container front panel or the control panel? The control panel is no longer available. Otherwise this job is not too complicated to do it yourself.

Here are the break down diagrams for the Jenn Air trash compactor Model TC406W

Gene.

[Laurieten]

Gene,

Thank you so much for your reply. It is the container front panel. I have seen how I can order the part, but am not sure how to get the existing panel off and the new one on.

Can you tell me how?

Thanks so much for your help!

Laurie

[Gene]

Laurie,

Pull the container out and look for screws holding the front trim. As soon you'll remove the front trim, the panel is all yours.

Gene.