GE UCG1510NII 15 Inch Built-In Trash Compactor

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Our new compactor is very well designed. The new bags fit much better than the older model's paper bags, and the mechanism for starting the compactor is less problematic and easier to use, compared to the older model. The 2 men who installed the compactor were very efficient.

Capacity is good, not too noisy, performance has been good, this GE Compactor has a nice sleek look in stainless steel. It feels like it will be durable for years to come. My last compactor last 30 years and I expect this one to last as long; although, I am not going to last that long. Have a Blessed Day, from a little old lady.

This is our second GE Profile Trash Compactor. We purchased our last compactor seven years ago and were very happy with just about every aspect of it: the capacity was tremendous; we were able to go at least a full week before having to empty the compactor and change to a new bag. We never had a problem with the functioning of the machine during the time we had it, and did not find it to be overly noisy. While I would not call the compacting cycle quiet, the cycle is brief enough that the sound from the compacting cycle is not a major distraction. Our only real complaint with the GE trash compactor was its lifespan. Seven years seems to be an unreasonably short lifespan. If a repair had been possible, I would be singing a different song. But to be told that GE was no longer making replacement parts is not acceptable IMHO! Planned obsolescence after a seven-year run is not the mark of a quality brand! If we have the same experience with our new GE Trash Compactor, it will also be our last GE Trash Compactor. Wish us luck, please!

I've only had this a few day's so I cannot really give a good review. So far it does what it's supposed to do, Very easy to install My only complaint is that there is no drawer handle, but I knew this when ordering. I just used to the door handle from my old compactor. I'll get used to it.

Love the Look, sleek and modern. Love the foot release, press down for opening and up for compacting. A little concerned as to how it gets opened if the machine ever gets jammed because of no handle but.... however, will cross that if/when it ever happens. Capacity is standard. Installation was a snap as it just rolls into the space and plugs in with minor height adjustment to counter. Does not seem any noisier than our old Jenn-Air. Just wish it had the touches stainless steel since there is no handle for closing. We use our knee to close and that can leave marks if wearing shorts/skirts. Over all very satisfied with its performance and pricing.

Compactor works perfectly. Every home should come equipped with one! I am however concerned about the durability of the foot pedal assembly. Installed less than 30 days ago and it is already difficult to open at times. I am seeing the potential of replacement down the road.

GE 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!!

I have only had this trash compactor a little over a year and it is already broken and leaking fluids from the mechanism that runs it. I have owned trash compactors for over 30 years and I have never had one fail in less than 20 years before. This is not a good product.

This is the only compactor that will fit into my 26+ year old kitchen design. I had a KitchenAid that lasted 20 years and installed the previous version of this model which had 4 service calls in 5 years and was totalled as parts were not available. I woudln't choose this if you can fit another brand, the GE construction as with all their products is sub-par. I have a dishwasher from them as it was the only one that fit with 3 service calls already in 3 years.

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