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Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 194 reviews

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    Rating 3.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars

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81%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers have good things to say about the 1.4 Cu. Ft. Built-In Trash Compactor, especially its appearance and ease of use. Many appreciate the acceptable noise level and overall performance compared to cheaper models. However, some customers find the price a bit high and have experienced issues with the foot pedal, installation, and door.

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The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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

    Have always enjoyed a trash masher and would not live without one

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

    Really Works

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This compactor is great and it works very well compressing far better than our last compactor.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Poor product terrible support

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

    We bought this product at the end of September and it did not work. The foot pedal did not release the trash door and the compactor "sometimes: work. I called Kitchenaid the day it was delivered for a fix. They sent out a technician ..3 weeks later and he couldn't fix the problem. I called Kitchenaid again and they resent a technician. Again no fix but was going to order a new part. The scheduled repair, another 3 weeks later was also cancelled since the repairer haven't received the part. So I'm now 9 weeks past installation and the unit is still useless.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from KitchenAidTeam
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      Hi Robert, we do apologize for the delay in parts. Please reach out to KitchenAid for any updates on this issue. KitchenAidBrand

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    just ok

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

    Had a Kenmore before for 25 years. Kitchenaid is very expensive. I don't know. It just seems more flimsy than the Kenmore. It doesn't compact as much and the activator (footpad) is VERY flimsy like it would break easily. Doesn't feel like the price of it. Don't know if Whirlpool is any better as none of the stores have any inventory.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from KitchenAidTeam
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      Hello! We manufacture several different models with various features and accessory designs to be versatile in meeting the needs of most users. We are sorry if some operating characteristic or feature is unsatisfactory, and we apologize for any inconvenience this concern has caused you. Thank you for providing this valuable feedback. We will pass this information along. KitchenAidBrand

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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

    Great unit. Has an air filter, that you can use an special air freshener with, so the trash won't smell.

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

    Kitchen Aid Trash Compactor

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

    The wait of 3 months for delivery was worth the purchase.

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

    We enjoy our new compactor. It is much quieter.

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

    We are very pleased with the Kitchen Aid Trash Compactor. It operates well.

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

    Doesn't roll very well.

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

    When we step on the open bar it only opens about 4 inches. Then you have to pull it out the rest of the way. The wheels don't seem to roll very well.

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

    great

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

    works good so far..................................

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

    Great trash compactor

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

    Excellent product! Great service and very helpful!

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

    works great

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

    It is a great compactor that can crush trash to death

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

    Trash compactor

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great trash compactor it looks great with the custom doors

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Disappointing

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It quit before a month was up. Had to get in a repairman already.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from KitchenAidTeam
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      Thank you for sharing your experience with us, LousieS. We apologize for the concerns that you are experiencing with your Trash Compactor, and would like the opportunity to see if we can help. Please contact us directly via Facebook bit.ly/47Ys9Pm or Instagram bit.ly/45VKWcf We look forward to speaking with you. KitchenAidBrand

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Find another vendor

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

    Delivery was late. Item was probably defect, but nobody knew. Now have to wait a month because Best Buy tan out.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from KitchenAidTeam
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      Thank you for sharing your experience with us, CraigN. We apologize for the concerns that you are experiencing with your Trash Compactor, and would like the opportunity to see if we can help. Please reach out to us directly via Facebook bit.ly/47Ys9Pm or Instagram bit.ly/45VKWcf We look forward to speaking with you. KitchenAidBrand

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love the foot pedal.

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

    Love the foot pedal. It makes it so easy to operate the packing feature without touching the compactor when hands are dirty.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    KitchenAid 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.

    We love it. KitchenAid makes a wonderful product.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Bad Welds

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

    This is not what KitchenAid used to be. Got this in December, all of the welds broke by july. Sat on hold for warranty claim two separate times for over an hour with never talking to a human. Do not buy this compactor. Avoid KitchenAid cheap products all together if you can. Finally gave up and bolted the compactor area together. Zero Customer Service!!!!!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from KitchenAidTeam
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      Hey BADBUY, we completely understand your frustrations and apologize for any inconvenience this situation may have caused you. To easily schedule service online with one of our Local Certified Technicians, please visit the following link and select " Major Appliance Schedule Service" from the options listed. https://bit.ly/3wzhBT0 KitchenAidBrand

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Doesn't work very well

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

    Bin doesn't close without lifting it by the handle & then giving it hard shove to get it closed.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from KitchenAidTeam
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      Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We apologize for the concerns you are experiencing with your Trash Compactor and would like to see if we can help. Please contact us directly via Facebook bit.ly/47Ys9Pm or Instagram bit.ly/45VKWcf We look forward to speaking with you. KitchenAidBrand

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Defective unit...

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

    I purchased this to complete a kitchen full of Kitchenaid appliances but it was flawed from the very start. Kitchenaid sent out a repairman a couple of days later who could do nothing to remedy the problem, so it's replacement had to wait another week (through the Christmas holiday party we had) so it was a major inconvenience. I'm hoping it's replacement does not have the same flaw.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Kitchenaid Trash Compactor - HORRIBLE

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

    Did not have it for more than a month and the drive chain broke. The replacement that was sent was broken upon arrival. These units are terrible. You would think Kitcheaid would have a better product.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from KitchenAidTeam
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      Thank you for sharing your experience with us, BandKHappy. We apologize for the concerns that you are experiencing with your Compactor, and would like the opportunity to see if we can help. Please reach out to us directly via Facebook bit.ly/47Ys9Pm or Instagram bit.ly/45VKWcf We look forward to speaking with you KitchenAidBrand