Well designed and built compactor
Downeaster
3/23/2026
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.
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Got to replace old one
Vmouse
3/20/2026
I hope this one is as
good as the one I replaced. Mine was 25 years old and still working just very loud. Same brand and model.
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Replaced 3 year old kitchen aid trash compactor
Psm0250
3/6/2026
Last compactor only lasted 3 years
Could not get repairs scheduled told just to replace
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Compacts as described, but overrated.
Gaylord Sartain
2/23/2026
The door of this compactor is flimsy when compared to the Braun that I replaced with the Kitchen Aide. It also lacks indicator lights to tell if the crusher ram is in the down or up position. Bad on KA for not adding such a simple feature. The air filter is a nice add.
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Nice product, one little probkem
Heis
1/13/2026
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
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Love it!
Gigi!
1/11/2026
Had one in a home years ago & remembered it was the only appliance in my entire home that never gave me any trouble. Slide in trash drawer in present kitchen only allows small can with no lid. Finally remembered this compactor & purchased. No smell, no wasteful number of bags that aren™™t filled & very nice look. A little pricey & had to give up a kitchen drawer to install but not one minute of regret!
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Wonderful appliance
Jebandjab
1/10/2026
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.
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major repair after 3.5 years
trash compactor boy
1/7/2026
$1759.00, 3.5 years, $500 a year to compact trash. Drive screw broke and want $608.00 to fix it so now it will be $673.00 a year to compact trash. Im going back to regular trash cans that cost $22.00 a year for plastics bags.
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Disappointing compactor
LoriDodger
1/1/2026
I had a Kitchen Aide compactor for 25-years and it was fantastic. When it finally failed, I ordered this new one, but it doesn™™t work nearly as well. It doesn™™t compact the trash unless we put it on ™solid pack™ which is annoying when you want to throw something away and it is locked. If you use it in regular mode, trash stays up near the top no matter how many times you cycle the compactor. It is really just an expensive trash can!!
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Terrible Design for the Front Panel
jess08
10/14/2025
We purchased this compactor last summer during our build and it was installed last winter. The front panel has snapped off after less than a year of use. Unfortunately, because it was purchased months before install, warranty won™™t cover any replacement parts.
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Not as good as as the old Kenmore
Need to improve
9/18/2025
Had this 2 days before the floor pedal broke and then the door wouldn™™t close right. Returned it and waiting for a replacement it™™s it™™s as cheaply made we will give up
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Eddie 71
9/17/2025
We had purchased different brand earlier this year and were disappointed that it didn't compact trash like our old one did. Our dealer allowed us to exchange it for the Kitchen Aid and we love it.
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Extra pack is exceptional.
Dome
9/11/2025
Compacts trash better than my last compactor. Less trips to the trash outside.
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Good!
CWG62226
9/10/2025
Works as advertised. Nice appearance. The air filter is a nice addition.
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Trash Compactor Still Great
lah3706
9/10/2025
We had a Kitchenaid trash compactor in our old house, so when we built our new home, we definitely wanted another one. Some people think it's old school, but it's efficient, clean and looks great.
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Works Great, Clean Appearance
MarkinPDX
9/3/2025
I have used trash compactors since 1983. My first two were 12" models. My first Kitchenaid was purchased in 2006 and has worked without fail for 19 years. I purchased this one based on hidden controls and the Solid (Locked) Cycle. On my older compactor, we manually stopped it at the bottom of the cycle to do the equivalent. It really does allow one to compact more trash before replacing the bag. This model also has a fan with the air filter, which may be a plus for smelly garbage (with composting, I try to keep this a trash compactor rather than smelly garbage). Bags are easy to find (local grocery store) or for me, costco.com.
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See above statement
Jell
8/27/2025
Had a kitchen aid Hobart 18™™™™ with two openings for 45 years great machine will see how this one compares. New one doesn™™t compare to what we had.
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Reliable product replacement for kitchen
Radar1150
8/19/2025
My old KitchenAid compactor finally stop working after 15 years. The new KitchenAid compactor model KTTS505ESS fits in the original space under my countertop. I am happy with the design change and updated features this one has. I live in an area in Texas where there is no trash service so having this compactor is a must.
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Looks great and is quiet
Babbbs44
8/19/2025
Great features that I will probably never use (odor fan). I only put dry trash in my compactor (garbage disposer) and NO glass, since we recycle. My last compactor (Jenn Aire made by Whirlpool) lasted me 40 years. I expect the same quality service from this Kitchenaid also made by Whirlpool.
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Looks great and is quiet
Babbs44
8/9/2025
I love this compactor. So many features. My last compactor lasted 40 years. Hope this one does the same.
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Great appliance
Matt Novo
7/24/2025
Nice looking and works great! Purchased as a replacement for a 12 year old one.
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Great Trash Compactor
WendyAB
7/14/2025
I purchased this new compactor to replace one I installed 18 years ago, and am very happy with the current version! The interior controls make the front of the compactor very streamlined (the old model had the controls on the outside of the panel). The drawer rolls in and out very smoothly, and the foot control to compact the trash is a great feature! It's a bit quieter than the old model, but still quite noticeable when the compactor is run. It's quite impressive how compacted the trash is, when using the 'solid' mode.
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Excellent purchase
???????K
7/6/2025
Replaced previous compactor 22 years old and couldn™™t be more satisfied. Much more quiet.
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Works great
jabisout
7/2/2025
We love the lock in down position feature, it helps the trash to stay compacted really well. On our old compactor we had to turn the key off and it was a guessing game on when to turn it off.
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Not bad
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6/11/2025
Works fine. Front plate is aluminum, flexing more than previous compacter. Consider steel not aluminum.
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Quality not high as I expected for the high price
Ramo
6/7/2025
Not as high quality as I expected for the high price. Basket lock is flimsy. Does not compact as well.
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Good looking and very functional
Munnee
6/6/2025
Sleek and functional ; looks great with the rest of the appliances
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Disappointed
BarryDC
5/19/2025
I have owned similar trash compactors for many, many years and consider it an essential kitchen appliance. This compactor was returned under warranty on day one for the unit failing to operate when plugged in--that is, the piston compression cycle failed to initiate. The unit was receiving power as the fresh air system was running. I'm to receive a replacement unit soon and then hopefully can give it a five star review.
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Not bad for a kitchen aid product
Not a clue about customer
5/18/2025
It has been one of the better kitchen aid products we have owned
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Simple to Use & Maintain
Pthom
5/10/2025
Compared to a previous compactor (Braun) that lasted about 16 years there is actually no comparison. The Braun was heavy, difficult to use and was prone to rust and breakdown. The new Kitchenaid was an easy install, simple to use, with quality workmanship and materials™¦so far so great.
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Still going strong
Lkim7
5/7/2025
I™™ve had my compactor for 4 years now and so far, still good. I™™ve used it everyday (except when we™™re traveling) and haven™™t had an issue so it™™s never on my mind. Which is what I like best about it.
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Great Compaction
b737
4/23/2025
So far so good. I've had it a month and it works great. It fit perfectly into the space of my old Maytag compactor. Just hope it lasts over 20 years like my original Maytag compactor as opposed to my newer Maytag that lasted seven years.
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Good product, poor registration experience.
Mike 2007
3/25/2025
The producet looks and works fine. The product is not registered, because when I contacted the company that you use to register products, they did not know what a compactor is and could not register. I also tried to register it online, but could not through the website. The company was able to register the new dishwasher that was delivered at the same time.
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Great addition to the kitchen!
Southern Grace
3/25/2025
Love it! Easy to operate and compacts well! Nice addition.
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Buyer Beware! GARBAGE can
lh12345
3/23/2025
Buyer beware! Read Carefully about warranty. This item was backordered for many weeks. The delivery of the item wasn't timely for immediate installation. Once we were able to get the item installed there was an obvious issue with the door alignment and slide rails. When I reached out to KitchenAid, they shared that the item was only returnable for 15 days and sent a service tech out for warranty check. The service tech was not able to correct the issue and called the KitchenAid service line to share the issue and was told to press the button on the machine to ensure the compactor mechanism operated, called it a cosmetic issue and said that had to be addressed within 30 days and that we were out of luck. Shame on KitchenAid. I don't have high hopes for the other KitchenAid appliances we had installed. KitchenAid thanks for the $1600 "Garbage" can.
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Good product.
JohnInNH
3/16/2025
Install was quick and easy. Front flush mounting brackets need improvement. Compacts well. Could be quieter. Wish extended compacting would self-reset.
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You should consider a trash compactor
Dana W NC
3/10/2025
I know that trash compactors are not sexy nor required by many in their kitchen renovations. We have had one for decades and regularly compost and thus, have a very small bag of garbage each week. I like the sleekness and the lack of a smelly trash bag sitting in the way in our beautiful new kitchen. Kitchen aid has made the handle solid and sturdy and it mostly matches the handles on our other appliances. Our designer said she only includes trash compactors in about 2/20 renovations per year. I think more people should consider them.
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Excellent Delivery Service
StuMc
2/22/2025
The delivery service was outstanding. They called and texted with updates and delivered early. We installed the trash compactors in our new-build and they look really nice. Haven't used them yet, but will once we move in.
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Not sold yet
Julie 82
2/20/2025
This is my second trash compactor and I love them. Unfortunately, my KitchenAid which was barely six months old has had the welds on the door give out. I used the warranty and service appointment tool which was easy. Too easy, because it was never confirmed and no one showed up. Now after waiting another almost 30 days I scheduled my own service appointment. Disappointed in my experience as I choose KitchenAid over my previous brand for it's quietness. I hope the warranty is better than the customer service.
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We shall see!
Moongirl
2/17/2025
So far so good....of course it does not compare with my previous compactor which I had for 23 years.
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Reliable
JuliaB
2/5/2025
We™™ve been using it for about a month. It has performed well.
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Solid construction, and it works very well.
DBdebodine
1/25/2025
I replaced a GE compactor that frustrated me to no end. This KitchenAid model is fantastic so far. I really like the handle - it's solid. My previous compactor had only the foot release, and that always seemed flimsy (until it finally broke). So far so good!
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Dependable
NatHat
1/11/2025
Best trash compactor on the market. I purchased this compactor to replace my 20-year old compactor
, which is the exact same model compactor because it did so well for so many years
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craigcherry
1/5/2025
well, bought the unit and it didn't work. ram would go to the top and not stop, turned out foot start was bent from factory. called for warrenty, manufacturer said no one in my area so was up to me to source out repair with a 500.00 max expenditure, to be paid after receipt submitted. we'll, couldn't find anyone and fixed my self. sure hope nothing ever stops working!
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Door bent easily. Delays for replacement
JohnSmith
1/2/2025
I bought this and it was delivered bent which resulted in the drawer not closing smoothly. It has been months now and the replacement keeps getting delayed and canceled. We'll see if the new one is the same way once it arrives.
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Don™™t Buy KitchenAid. Run!
RH21
12/27/2024
Replaced my older kitchen aid compactor that worked great with just pushing the pedal. Replaced the unit with newer model when we upgraded the kitchen with stainless steel appliance and spent over $13,000 doing so. Pedal doesn™™t work. Had repair person come out and they did nothing called again and had a service visit agin where they replaced the pedal. They then said said it works fine as you have to push pedal and pull handle to open unit even though the manual says the foot pedal is for hands free operation. Lies! When I said it wasn™™t working properly, I told that the tech says it works fine which it clearly does not.
So, I paid $1600 fora high end garbage can. Don™™t buy KitchenAid products. Just another big corp that steals your money and couldn™™t care less about you.
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Best Looking Compactor
RetiredinTX
12/25/2024
Wouldn't be without a trash compactor. Love the concept. Whirlpool makes them all to the same dimensions to fit in the reserved under-counter space. This one has the solid pack option, and is a tad quieter than the others. Love the looks and the toe press button.
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Joe Raisian
11/28/2024
The push plate come off and now won't work 1 yr 3 months old in my new. Kithen with Kitchen aid appliances ! Very disappointing
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Joe Raisian
11/28/2024
The plate just came off the down thruster and is useless! 1 yr 3 months old ! No what do we do
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Bobwh
11/27/2024
Good machine!
Don't like the way the door shutters when opened.
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