KitchenAid - 1.4 Cu. Ft. Built-In Trash Compactor - Stainless Steel

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is replacement for a Whirlpool compactor that lasted only four years. My new KitchenAid compactor has sleek exterior and quiet operation. It compresses so well that I rare need to use solid pack mode.

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!

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!

We remodeled our kitchen after 20 years living in our dream home. I was tired of having a trash can sitting around in the kitchen and didn't want the looks of an overflowing trash bag to take away from my new kitchen. I researched brands for a good month before deciding on a Kitchen Aid compactor in brushed stainless steel. It looks incredible! Modern and function coming together perfectly. It's efficiency amazes me as I have gone from 3-4 plastic bags of trash to just one compact bag every week. No more messy look or odors to be concerned about either. Just open, close and compact. The noise is not a distraction either, actually quieter than my dishwasher! I love all of my Kitchen Aid products and definitely would recommend the Kitchen Aid brand to anyone

We replaced our old KitchenAid after 26 years. This one matched the design of the rest of our appliances. I have to say the petal at the bottom takes some getting used too. You need to find it in order to crush the trash. But with that said. This one is quieter than our original. It's working great. Plus, the stainless steel is lovely.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We recently moved into a condo and found that the trash compactor was old & not working. It was >20 years old. We decided to replaced it, and are so glad we did! One trash bag a week! It is really beneficial in a place where space is a premium.

I have always wanted a trash compactor. I think that the kitchen looks great without those plastic tied up trash bags. It is a new experience for me I have only had it for one month. I think it is one of the best purchases I have made for my household. It is very effective and very attractive. Our KitchenAid trash compactor is a part of daily routine cleaning and controlling trash and garbage. It really is an aid in my kitchen.

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.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Have owned trash compactor for 1 month. Quiet, does nice job, easy to use. Appears to be well made. One little issue is that side latch for internal compartment opens every so often and makes compactor drawer unable to close. I then need to relatch it. Not sure how to fix

it is ok but very noisy compared to other kitchen aid appliances we bought. Doesn't open very easily and don't care for compactor switch being inside the door - when someone clicks it on we have to put a sign up since don't know and go to open it and start yarding on the thing thinking it is stuck. Wouldn't be my first choice. But it smashes the garbage so that is a plus! For the money we paid for this Kitchen Aid could of done better. also doesn't feel well built - time will tell only been here 6 weeks