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Rating 4 out of 5 stars with 21 reviews

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    Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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76%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers find value in the 1.4 Cu. Ft. Convertible Trash Compactor as it effectively reduces the amount of trash and the frequency of trips to the trash receptacle. Customers appreciate the brand and its quiet operation.

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  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Trashy Compactor-Beware!!

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

    This Compactor lasted 18 months. Then, 3 parts just fell off. Poor, Poor Workmanship. Also, Best Buy told me on purchase this was covered by their Total Protection Plan for 24 months.NOT TRUE.Read the fine print-"Compactors not Covered."

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from WhirlpoolTeam
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      Thank you for sharing your insights with us. We're sorry to hear that you had a negative experience, as we always try to provide our customers with the best support possible. Please reach out to us directly via Facebook (bit.ly/3EmnJE5) or Instagram (bit.ly/45Urm02) so we can investigate this further. We’re looking forward to hearing from you. WhirlpoolBrand

  • Cons mentioned:
    Carrier bag, Deodorant area, Unfinished back

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Probably ordered the wrong compactor

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

    I do not like this compactor at all. I thought about trying to return it or get credit so I could buy something else, but I did not want to take the time or trouble to deal with the problem. I needed a compactor that was "stand-alone" and as most of them are built-in, I did not have much of a choice as to what to buy. I did not realize when I ordered the compactor that it does not have a "heavy pack" switch as on the Internet photos, I could not read the switches on the outside of the machine. I need to use it at the end of a island and the back is not finished, but am certain that would be expecting too much. It did not come with a carrier for the bag inside the compactor or with an area for deodorant. I've used compactors for many years and am very unhappy .

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Delivery, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Wife is happy

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

    Exact replacement for 20 yr compactor. BB sent emails at every point in the process through delivery. It did take a long time, but it wasnt due to BB and they kept me totally informed. Oh, and the price was competitive.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Works well

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great compactor for its cost

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

    Works great really good deal for the price compared to other compactors I looked at

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

    Good product and easy to use.

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

    Good product with the push button to compact the trash. So much better than the compactors with the pedal lift at the bottom which tends to get stuck. Compactor is on rollers but stays well put.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not like the good old days.

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

    My old Whirlpool trash compactor was 32 years old. It stopped working so I ordered a new one which was backordered for 9 months. My old one started up again but I kept the new one on order. I now have the new one and I must say, they don't make appliances like they used to. This one is much lighter weight and tinny and looks very fragile but is nice a sparkling clean so I will keep it. I just hope I have as much good luck with this one as I did the last one but I doubt it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Quiet, Works well

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very quiet!

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

    Love this brand! Works very well and is very quiet!

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

    Mr

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

    Works very good. The last one we had last 15 years.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Was a good fit for the kitchen remodel

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

    We recently remodeled several rooms in our old home to put on the market. Remodeling the kitchen was a great improvement in the value of the home. We had it on the market for less than 2 days and had five offers. The trash compactor was old and installing the new one from Best Buy was a great choice.

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

    Trash Compactor

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

    I know this works great as I've had one before. I was originally told it would be in May 4th, then told it would be delayed until May 10th. Could someone please explain the delay.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Reduces trash

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    New trash compactor

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

    It works very well andmakes it easy to keep papertrash under control

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

    Compactor

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

    Nice, gets the job done! Would recommend if looking for a reliable compactor

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

    awesome

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

    Makes life so much easier. And the dogs cant get into the garbage.lol

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Reduces trash

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great compactor

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

    I love this item. It has reduced trash from four bags to two each week.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice 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 nice compactor. It works really well and compacts so much trash.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very Quiet

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

    Have just started using it. For a trash compactor it is quiet.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Reduces trash

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great addition

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

    Love my compactor. We’ve had 1 in each house we’ve owned. Reduces trash and number of times to trash receptacle.

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

    right hand doesn't know the left hand has done...

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

    I have no idea as the day after I ordered it (Dec 31) I got two emails...the first said thank you for your order and the second one said your order has been delayed we expect to have it on March 10th.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from WhirlpoolTeam
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      Hello! Please reach out to Best Buy Customer Care at 1-888-237-8289 for further assistance. We hope this helps. WhirlpoolBrand

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not sturdy

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

    Thank goodness my husband is handy. This thing has a habit of things falling off, buttons not working.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from WhirlpoolTeam
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      HI CS1234, we value your time and would like to look into the concerns with your trash compactor. Please reach out to us directly at 1-800-253-1301, via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whirlpoolusa/ or Twitter @WhirlpoolCare. We’re looking forward to hearing from you. WhirlpoolBrand

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this - have bought it twice

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

    I love this compactor. It is simple, nice looking, and works really well. You press the step at the bottom and it rolls open for hands-free access (great if you’re throwing out raw chicken or something and you don’t want to touch anything.) There are 3 buttons, on, off and the one to compress, and then a safety on/off knob inside the door. We had this installed when we redid our kitchen 18 years ago and used this every day, crushing it multiple times a day and had no issues for almost 17 years. Then the last year the step broke on the bottom and we had to pull it open. Then the handle cracked and a wheel broke. But it still crushed our garbage so we put off replacing it for a while. The only other sign of wear was the compact button was cracked and worn on the front but we literally pressed this multiple times a day for 18 years! We just replaced it - with the exact same model. So not only do I love this, but I literally would buy it again! Highly recommend. It’s not super fancy but it’s simple, attractive, easy to use and works great!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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