Dependable design
Mike
9/15/2017
Easy install. Easy to use. Crushes glass bottles and other materials. Robust construction. No issues since installed 1 month ago.
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Nice unit
Todd
9/10/2017
We have had it a little over a month now and it works as expected. It is our second compactor. We have to pay for trash disposal by the bag in our town and we appreciate that we can go almost a month in one bag. We do not put any food scraps in it and recycle what we can.
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Stuff That Trash
seadoo
9/9/2017
This compactor really smashes the trash
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Perfect
Cheerful03
9/6/2017
We remodeled our kitchen and are very happy with including this in the remodel. I've never had a trash compactor before and absolutely love it ?
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Great compactor!
Wayne
8/31/2017
I bught it a couple weeks ago and still using the 1st bag. Drawer operates smoothly. With the ventilation system, there is no odors. Looks great too!
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Replacement
Nubuddy
8/30/2017
Pleased
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Love No-Hands feature.
DeeSun
8/17/2017
I really like the fact I don't have to touch the compactor controls with my hands after I have initially set them. I can open the compactor with the foot pedal and also start the compacting with another foot tap.
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Better than my last compactor!
Liz, the retired money lady
8/16/2017
I can't believe people who don't want a trash compactor. Could not live without one. I wanted one that would go with my other appliances which are Stainless steel and read all the reviews I could. This one lives up to the Kitchen Aid standard of quality. The compaction is really strong and while the operating pedal was hard to find at first it works just fine. I'm glad this is the one I purchased.
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love syuper crush
ronnie
8/14/2017
awesome crusher , love appearance and apple smell
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Great trash compactor
Nellen
8/11/2017
I put in a brand new kitchen during a total remodel of the first floor of my home. I have had previous trash compactors in the past and always liked the connivence of having 1 bag of garbage per week. This Kitchen Aid has a couple of features that really impress: regular compacting and solid locked cycle and 2 types of air fresheners. So far I am very pleased with its use. With any trash compactor, I have had 2 before this from a different brand, it takes a bit getting used to getting the bag in the machine properly but once you master that its easy to use. Just have to teach your family members how to open and use gently!
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Good compactor
Jimbo
7/13/2017
Not much you can say about a compactor -- it compacts all the stuff you want to get rid of. This one looks good, smashes things really well, and I like the "on" feature that allows it to keep its foot on the compacted pile to keep it compacted.
Blends in well with all the other Kitchen-aid appliances we bought.
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Can't imagine life without it!
Cindy
7/7/2017
I love our trash compactor. I take the trash out once a week versus daily now that I have this. It saves space, time and looks great in our kitchen. I highly recommend getting one!
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Had better
CrickieSue
6/21/2017
It shouldnt wobble left and rigbt.
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Love It!
June
6/14/2017
Love my new compactor. It was easy to install and runs very quiet. It reduced our trash take-out to 1 bag a week.
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Quiet and powerful
Sbchef
6/11/2017
Just purchased it and so far it has been great.
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better than a pull out drawer with a can!
TT
6/11/2017
dont know why more folks dont have a compactor!
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Works great!
DT
5/27/2017
I bought this for a new kitchen remodel we are working on.
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LOVE
Nina
5/25/2017
I had a kitchen Aid trash compactor in one of my previous homes and knew I wanted one for my new home!
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Love it
Barb
5/19/2017
Powerful and quiet in use.
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No Handle
rita
5/16/2017
My KitchenAid trash compactor was shipped without a handle over a month ago. The dealer has tried unsuccessfully to order the part only to be told that it is out of stock. What kind of company ships an appliance without all its parts?
No, I do not recommend this product
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KITCHEN AID 1.4 Cu. Ft. Built-In Trash Compactor
PARTICULAR
5/4/2017
I purchased my compactor one month ago. So far, it has been very reliable. It is sleek and it works excellently. In addition, it is quiet and has an option on it to super pack items placed in the container.
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So far so good
T
4/17/2017
I just had this installed about a week ago. So far, no complaints. We love the green apple air freshener it came with and were impressed with how the scent could fill up the room. This looks great and works great.
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Works like a charm!
Annimal
4/13/2017
This is my third home that I've put a KitchenAid compactor in. I love the convenience of having only one bag of trash a week! Works great and have had no issues. It really compacts the trash well and no odors or smells. And it looks great too!
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Absolutely Awesome!
Khol
4/9/2017
This trash compactor is absolutely amazing! Since we purchased it about a year ago I have only had to take the trash out four times. The average trash bag will literally go about THREE MONTHS before needing to be replaced.
For full disclosure, we do recycle so that does funnel a fair amount of cereal boxes, milk jugs, junk mail, etc. to the recycling bin rather than into the compactor. We also compost and have a garbage disposal so old food ends up either of those locations rather than the compactor which minimizes any odors coming from the trash.
I am fairly confident even a person that does not recycle or compost could go a month or two before having to take out the trash. Because of how well this unit performs. There is a feature call "Solid Pack" that will keep the ram down when the power button is kicked not raise it until it is kicked a second time. This allows it to more tightly compact the trash and is how we can fit three months worth of trash in a single bag.
The other great thing about this compactor is that you can operate it with just your feet so if your hands are full or covered in filth you can still open the trash, throw away the garbage, push it shut with your knee, and start the compactor all without every having to use your hands!
If you are on the fence about buying a compactor just go ahead and get this one. You will absolutely love it and never know how you lived without one before!
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Great product
Nina
4/8/2017
We love the trash compactor. Its nice to just have to carry out the trash once a week:))
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Replaced a 30+ year old compactor with this compactor.
Mindy
4/3/2017
I had a Whirlpool trash compactor for over 30 years and was sad to see it finally die. I researched and decided on this kitchen aid unit. It is awesome. Works smoother than my other unit and is all stainless steel which is attractive. Is very quiet when it compacts. The only thing negative I could say is that the handle is unnecessary. Everything is operated with your foot. People who don't know the unit tend to grab the handle to try and yank it open possibly causing harm to the unit. It would be more attractive without it too!
Yes, I recommend this product
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Can't Live Without the Compactor
Ed
4/2/2017
Replaced the original Kitchen Aid Compactor...lasted 10 years.
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Love the Built in Option
BGibbs
3/31/2017
I love the look of the built in, it keeps the lines of my cabinet clean! The compactor is quiet, and easy to use, with the addition of the fan and filter, I am so pleased!
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Great compactor!
NV
3/28/2017
Compactors are pretty simple things, without lots of bells and whistles, but if you have one, you know how convenient they are! This Kitchenaid works quite well and is relatively quiet. The only concern I have is that the starter pedal is at the bottom and is a little bit difficult to reach. Having had a previous Kitchenaid in which the opener pedal at the bottom broke relatively soon after we purchased it, I'm hoping that I won't have the same problem with the starter pedal.
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Great Product
Rich
3/19/2017
Extremely happy!
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Great addition to the kitchen
GardenLady
3/18/2017
We purchased a new home and we wanted a trash compactor... We have never had one before.
It has changed how you look at trash. It makes life easier and you have less waste.
You can go for 3 weeks without changing the bag. It also is a wonderful thing, because you recycle more.
We love our new trash compactor and we would recommend it to all our friends and family.
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It shimmies drastically when using the foot pedal to open it
Mindy
3/14/2017
I just bought this unit, replacing a whirlpool compactor I have had for at least 30+ years. Love the look of it but everytime I open it, it shimmies like the front panel is about to fall off. Looks very unstable. Did I do something wrong installing it? It looks cheap when it barely opens and you have to pull it open after pressing the pedal as it only goes out about 3 inches. Feels unstable as well. Has anyone else had this problem?
No, I do not recommend this product
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Good Design
Pierre
3/12/2017
This is our third Kitchenaid compactor and we would not be without one!
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Looks great and works great
Bill
3/11/2017
Bought this about a month ago and it's been working great
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Nice addition to my kitchen
Theodore Augustine
3/9/2017
Works well but it is a little bit too noisy
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poor quality
consumer
3/4/2017
very noisy, door does not fit tight, door moves side to side when closing, quality just not there. i would not recommend this product. i need to send it back.
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Piece of junk metal!
Junkman
3/2/2017
Hard to open and sounds like a piece of junk metal.
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Not worth the money
Jen
3/2/2017
I am replacing a old kitchen aid trashcompactor with a new updated one . The old one was vary sturdy and well built , the new one feels flimsy
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Looks Good Works Great!
Big Jim
2/24/2017
This is the third one of these units in the last 25 years. I can't emagine living without one.
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Looks great and works well.
Steve
2/23/2017
Best compactor on the Market.
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Clean and Sleek
Don the Toolman
2/23/2017
Installed last month, very happy with this unit.
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Great features. Nice looking unit.
Ron C.
2/19/2017
I bought this unit a month ago and couldn't be happier with the performance.
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Happy,happy,happy!
Kelgar
2/19/2017
I should of bought this years ago! Happy with everything about the compactor!
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Wuiet
Sharladybug
2/16/2017
Have for a short time and love it
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Excellent addition to my kitchen
Steph
2/16/2017
I bought this a month ago and just love the look, goes with my kitchenaide oven,microwave and dishwasher. My old one scraped my wood floor every time I opened and closed it. They were able to use the lifts on the bottom of compactor so it wouldn't drag. Works great and is quite. The fan is a little loud but if don't have to keep it on all the time. You can also add a scented pad behind vent and it makes the bad smells go away.
Yes, I recommend this product
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Excellent quite compactor
Renee
2/7/2017
I bought this compactor for my kitchen and I love it. Very quiet operation.
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great features
yvonia
1/31/2017
Have owned about 3 weeks. Like it.
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terrible customer service
HS
1/30/2017
This product was defective out of the box. I called KA on the day of installation and they wanted to send a repair person rather than replace. I waited a week for a repair person who was unable to repair. He ordered a part which took 3 weeks to arrive, unfortunately that part didn't fix the problem. A different part was ordered. 2 weeks later the repair guy shows up and the 2nd part won't fix the problem. Now we are 6 weeks and 3 repair visits later. KA has my money but I have nothing. When I call KA customer service, their answer is: we can schedule a repair. I'm having trouble understanding how a 4th repair service will resolve this issue. They have no limit on the time or number of visits it takes to repair a product.
No, I do not recommend this product
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QUIET AND POWERFUL. DOES A NICE JOB. MY SECOND COMPACTOR.
JC
1/22/2017
REPLACED A 13 YR OLD JEN-AIR, PERFECT FIT REPLACEMENT, LIKE THE HANDLE BUT NOT USED TO THE TOE ACTIVATION YET
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Well made compactor
forewine
1/19/2017
Simple, easy to use, quite.
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