What is a Trash Compactor?
A trash compactor performs a simple function. Using a crushing force between one and three tons, a compactor compresses at least two to three standard trash loads into one compacted bag. Most trash compactors have a sliding drawer, into which you place your trash. When you close the drawer and press the start button, the motor turns a belt or chain that connects to two drive screws. As the drive screws turn, the ram, a large rectangular block, moves down. The ram presses the trash as far as it can, then returns to the top of the appliance, and the compactor shuts down. All compactors basically work in this way and have only a few moving parts, namely, the motor (which runs at about 1/3 horsepower), drive screws, and ram. The main differences between individual compactors lie in the capacity they offer and the noise at which they operate. The two major types of trash compactors are freestanding and under the counter models. Some manufacturers also offer models that can operate either fr
Household garbage accumulates at a fast rate, especially in the kitchen. Bags fill up quickly and must be taken out at frequent intervals, which is a chore in itself. A trash compactor is a household appliance that helps minimize the frequency of trash removal. Installed under a kitchen counter, a trash compactor is a trash can that can be turned on to compact trash in the bag, which creates more space and thus holds more than traditional kitchen trash cans. A trash compactor has a motor inside that operates a press, which lowers into the trash receptacle, compacts the trash, and then raises back up. Trash compactors use specially designed trash compactor bags. Both paper and plastic compactor bags are available, with the paper bags having a protective lining and the plastic bags being a durable, multi-ply plastic. Trash compactor bags cost more than typical kitchen trash bags, but are changed less frequently. Trash compactors have several advantages, but a few disadvantages. The appli
Household garbage accumulates at a fast rate, especially in the kitchen. Bags fill up quickly and must be taken out at frequent intervals, which is a chore in itself. A trash compactor is a household appliance that helps minimize the frequency of trash removal. Installed under a kitchen counter, a trash compactor is a trash can that can be turned on to compact trash in the bag, which creates more space and thus holds more than traditional kitchen trash cans. A trash compactor has a motor inside that operates a press, which lowers into the trash receptacle, compacts the trash, and then raises back up. Trash compactors use specially designed trash compactor bags.
