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Rating 3.9 out of 5 stars with 18 reviews

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    Rating 3.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 3.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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78%would recommend to a friend
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  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Service Very Poor

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We’ve owned this product less than a year had problems with the door open. Item is broke cannot open the door makes a loud bangs and the biggest problem is trying to get it fixed every phone number you call talk to somebody else now they want me to bring it to the store. This compactor weighs just as much as the fridge. Very dissatisfied.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Durability
    Cons mentioned:
    Noise, Price

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    New not always better

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Noisier than my old compactor. Also much more expensive doesn't compress as well. But then again very few available to chose from. Seems like compactors are a thing of the past recycling. My old was a completely enclosed unit that could be slid under my counter. I would probably buy again but we will see how long it will function my old one was 14yrs old.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Broken

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    18Months old and Broken Twice

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's less than 18 months old and has broken twice. GE is coming out to fix it again after having been fixed under warranty at the 6 month mark. Now its out of warranty and will have to pay out of pocket for a relatively new compactor

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compacts once

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    GE Trash Compactor

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It works but it’s not as heavy duty as our Maytag Trash Compactor was but it was the only one we have been able to order and actually receive in three months. It compacts once at the foot of the unit.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Mr.

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I really like this compactor for many reasons among them is the ease with which it is opened. Hands free unlike the one we relaced it with. Lift and pull is no longer necessary to open and closing is just a easy. One switch for off and on to make it very simple to use. I would buy this again.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Works great

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Looks and works great, but a bit pricey!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Looks great! Works great! It is a bit more than I expected to pay.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sleek

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Value

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very nice and sleek A little loud...Great Price

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Bin size, Noise

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not as good as older Model

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is not as good as the previous models. Bum is smaller and it doesn’t compact as well. Also this model is much louder. I’m not sure why they changed the design but they shouldn’t have!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      Hello Bear, thank you for your review. We are sincerely sorry you have not been pleased with the craftsmanship and noise level of your trash compactor. We truly understand how that would be frustrating. Please know that this is not the ownership experience we strive for. We have passed your comments along to our trash compactor design and development team for future improvements. -Chris@GEA GE_Appliances

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great trash compactor

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The appliance was easy to install and works perfectly

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Works great

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great new compact

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Compactor works great. Installation was quick and simple.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Delivery time

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Lots of changes have been made in last decade.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have to say when we went to replace our 12 yr old trash compactor we learned alot! They don't make many anymore cause the younger generation deals with trash differently (recycle, compost, etc). Ours have always come with our homes, and being older folk (late 70's) we really appreciate what they do for us. But with the help of Best Buy we were able to order just what we wanted to replace the old one. We do have a delivery problem, and can't expect delivery till first of next year. Meantime we're adjusting to the inconveniece just fine. Glad when it arrives.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Compactor

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This works very well. We love it! A must buy if you’re in the market for a reliable compactor

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Color, Sleek

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Does its job!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love the design on our new compactor! Glad we were able to find it in black! Very classy look!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Works great

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Service provided on the scheduled date

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Looks neat working OK so for . We are happy with this appliance so for .

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Works great

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great job!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The trash compactor is excellent! Can’t think of life without one! Best Buy service was as always terrific!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Trash Compactor

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Would love to give an opinion but can’t install till after the first of the year when our cabinets are delivered.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Compactor

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very well put together! Needs handle. But it is an important part of our kitchen.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Color
    Cons mentioned:
    Delivery time, Noise, Price

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Pay more to get less

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Only black trash compactor we could find that goes with our other black appliances. Was more expensive and is smaller and has less to offer. Had to put a frame around the outside cabinet. It is very loud and no where near as good as the 40 year old Kitchen aid compactor we replaced. Nowadays they charge more and you get less. Took months to receive because of the pandemic and mfg being slow. Will see how long it lasts.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend