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What Customers Are Saying
The product is generally well-received, with many customers reporting it is high-quality, quiet, and efficient at compacting trash. The sleek design and integration with other appliances are also appreciated. However, some customers have experienced issues such as problems with the foot pedal, loose or wobbly doors, and poor build quality. A few received damaged or defective units and had trouble with the warranty process.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Non-working trash compactor
Would Not Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought a trash compactor in June 2022. The product was delivered in July. The trash compactor stopped working a little more than a month later. We contacted Kitchen Aid for warranty repair. There were numerous parts to be ordered. We waited about two months for parts. The parts are still unavailable so we will be receiving a replacement this week. After owning for 6 months, we have only been able to use for 5 weeks
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Replaced the one we had, but...l.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Our first one was a bit over ten years old, and was great for that time. First new one would not operate to open and close. Ditto the second. The third works, BUT if we want to run it, we need to do so TWICE, or you cannot open it. After second run to compact, it is fine until next time. We were too tired of going through the process and settled for the inconvenience.
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Thia compactor runs quiet, runs great
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This compactor runs quiet, runs great, and is easy to us
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Great appliance
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have had a compactor for 18 years, can’t live w/o one!! It’s a fantastic extra to have in the kitchen. My only complaint is the door to open seems a little flimsy. But overall works great
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Super pack feature, Foot operated door opening.
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It took about a month-and-a-half for it to arrive on back order, but it was easy to install. I had to modify the Right hand (as viewed from the front) rear wheel mount as it was missing a screw hole that I needed for height adjustment. There are three mounting positions for the wheels, The left side mounting holes were all there, but they hadn't drilled the center position hole for the right hand wheel. It was a quick fix with a hand drill. Als...
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Can’t believe I waited so long to have one
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Bought as part of a remodel. This is well built and easy to use with great features. I have been throwing trash in for 2 weeks with plenty of room to spare. Would have filled 3 or 4 bags by now. Use solid pack at night and keeps it crushed. Amazing how much trash ends up in such a small bag. And big plus is room I now have under sink where I had a stinky barrel. Best appliance in kitchen.
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My garbage Squasher Saves space in the can
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We use this unit since our house burned to the ground two years ago. We were lucky enough to get a complete set of Kitchenaid appliances. We put our wet garbage into the compactor. Great use of space !
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Attractive and super easy to use!
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The stainless steel matches very well with my other stainless appliances. This is my second Kitchen Aid compactor; had one at my previous home and loved it so I installed one here too! Top quality and super easy to operate
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So Far So Good
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have had compactors for virtually my entire life. This is my first KitchenAid Compactor. I Just installed, I love the handle. Very Solid and Stylish for my modern European style kitchen. I like the start button at your toe. I like the air freshener feature. Noise level is what I have come to expect from compactors. No discernable difference from others I have had. I will say the air freshener motor is louder than I expected. The jury is still...
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Reduces trips to the curb
Would Recommend(This review was collected as part of a promotion.) I have always had one of these in my kitchen. A major time saver!
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Quiet, Wouldn’t do without!
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is the second trash compactor we have bought from Kitchen Aid. The first one was still working after 22 years but we wanted the stainless look when we redid our kitchen. It is very quiet and we get two weeks of garbage in it. Wouldn’t do without! Packs everything down.
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Compactor
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My compactor was the best but it crashed. Replaced it with the same, updated model and I am super pleased!
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Great garbage compactor!!
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I waited a long time to have this great compactor installed in my kitchen!! Works like a dream!
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Damaged before leaving factory?
Would Not RecommendI bought this a few weeks ago and it was delivered / dropped off at my home yesterday. Everything appeared perfect from the outside, no damage to the box whatsoever. I opened it up and there is a huge indentation at the top right of the door that seems to have practically knocked the door off. It is very wobbly and crooked. There is also a large dent on the right hand side near the back. Since the packaging was not damaged, I can only deduce that it was damaged at the factory prior to boxin...
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Hello MikeKask, Thank you for your review. We sincerely apologize for the concerns with your Compactor and would like to review this further for you...
Foot petal broke in less than a week
Would Not RecommendThe flimsy plastic foot petal broke in less than one week. Pick a different compactor.
Hello Jeff,
Thank you for your review. We sincerely apologize for the concerns with your Trash Compactor and would like to review this further...

Compactor
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Bought this to go with my other new kitchen appliances
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Looks Good…
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Replaced our 26 years old model with this one. Has the classic KitchenAid look that matches our dishwasher. The compactor seems to work fine. It feels like it is constructed a little “cheaper” than our old unit, so we will see how long it lasts. The foot pedal catches and doesn’t open the door easily. All of that said — there is not much to choose from competitively.
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Trash compactor
Would Not Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The compactor works good but I absolutely hate the finish on the outside. It is not smudge / finger proog resistant. It us very hard to clean. I would not buy it again
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Great Appliance
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Just completed my Barndominium project and included the 1.4 Cu Ft. Kitchen Aid Compactor along with Kitchen Aid Frig, Range, and Dishwasher. All performing well. The Kitchen Aid Compactor is a must have for convenience, cleanliness, and efficiency in the kitchen.
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Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Janet D. We apologize for the concerns that you are experiencing with your Trash Compactor and would li...