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What Customers Are Saying
The product has received mixed reviews. Some customers are satisfied with its performance, sleek design, and convenient features like the foot pedal operation. However, many others have experienced significant issues, including lack of effective compaction, mechanical failures, frequent need for repairs, noisy operation, and delivery/installation problems. The reviews suggest inconsistent reliability and durability, and customers should carefully consider the potential drawbacks before purchasing.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Nice Compactor! Works Great!
Would RecommendVery quiet compactor. Works great. GE is a reliable brand.
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Love
Would RecommendI have wanting a trash compactor for a long time. Very happy with my purchase
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GE Trash Compacter
Would RecommendWe like the look but the motor and mechanism is louder than our previous GE compacter we had for 18 years
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Pedal difficult to push to open
It compacts well but the foot pedal is very hard to push to open. It is at an angle already so surface area is limited so takes a lot of effort to push. Also, takes a lt effort to close. I have to push with foot to get it to close fully. It also doesn't close flush even though measurements indicate that it should.
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Definitely Not reliable
I had this trash compactor less than 3 years when it stopped working. I was able to repair it the first time and got another year out of it and then it failed again, this time it was not worth repairing. It seems to me something this expensive should have lasted a great deal longer. I felt I had to purchase another because it was the only unit that worked with the custom panel I had invested in. I hope I have better luck this time. I bought an extended warrenty just to be safe.
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This is not what we normally expect from our units and are glad to hear that you have since been able to replace your trash compactor. If you should n...
Great features.
Would RecommendLike the compactor but wish I would of got the black face instead of stainless steel.
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Trash packer
Would RecommendJust what I needed to replace an old one
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Poor quality& design of compacting foot pedal GE
Would Not RecommendGE compactor- In use for just over 2 1/2 years and the foot pedal/ lever piece attached to bottom metal rail has worn through. No real way to repair the hole that the pedal screw goes through as it’s integral to the whole main body part of the compactor. No way to open compactor or compact trash without foot pedal:( Our old compactor worked years and years with no such issues!! Very expensive GE compactor to last less than 2 1/2 years!!
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We'd like to help out with the foot pedal. For the best assistance, we recommend scheduling an appointment with our Bodewell service team. To make an ...
Excellent appliance
Cuts down the trips to the trash bins, Perfect for our needs.
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Built to fail
This is my second unit. I like a trash compactor but this unit has a construction flaw. After a short period of time the bolts on the foot pedal wear thru the thin metal barrier. I needed to weld a washer to the existing metal for a fix. Unfortunately there are not a lot of options for trash compactors
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Poor design and quality
This is an inferior model to the one I had for 25 years. Compaction is no where near the old one. There are no bags that fit this. The only way to activate this is by foot control, which will not last very long. Foot pedal is plastic. Not a good design
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We'd like to help improve your compaction experience. The drawer must be at least half way full before you will see any compaction. The ram does not r...
Avoid hands free models
Would Not RecommendFoot pedal is basically working inconsistently from either design or use either of which is unacceptable. Will be ordering a model that not hands free as this was advertised. So disappointed.
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We'd like to assist with your compactor's foot pedal not responding. The foot pedal may not be lifted up long enough to start the cycle. Be sure to li...
Poor Quality
The first one lasted less than 3 years. Poor compunction and very loud. Does NOT have solid pack feature. I only bought another one because the extended warranty replaced it for the same money but I had to pay the difference plus delivery and installation. I will never have another one from GE. 👎
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We're sorry to hear you've had an issue with your compactor and happy to hear you were able to get it replaced. We hope to earn back your trust in our...
Great, but could use a handle
Great compactor in all respects but one. It could use a handle.
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This model is designed to be built-in to adjacent cabinetry for an upscale appearance. We will pass your feedback on the handle along to our product t...
If you are noticing the drawer take more effort to close, we recommend checking behind the drawer for any debris or fallen trash. You can also lift up...