Trash Compactor Repair

Randy Strickland · #1 (**permalink**) 02-23-2008, 07:51 AM

My Broan compactor is jammed (the ram is in down position). I removed the back panel and discovered the teeth on the small top gear are completely worn off. It seems that the ram may be stuck on something. Is there a way to manually raise the ram?

skeeter · #2 (**permalink**) 04-06-2008, 02:36 PM

Randy,

Use a 15/16" socket(I believe that is the size) with ratchet on the sprocket nut to raise the ram.

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Broan compactor jammed

Trash Compactor Repair

My Broan compactor is jammed (the ram is in down position). I removed the back panel and discovered the teeth