AA All City Appliance Repair
27 yrs in businessKirkland, WA
4.5170 reviewsRated 4.5 out of 5 from 170 reviews
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +5 more
LicensedInsured
Washington · 9th of 9 states
Trash Compactor repair in Washington
1 listed trash compactor repair business across 1 city in Washington, ranked by customer rating — 5% of everything this directory holds for the state, and 9th of the 9 states with any. Compare licensing and review counts, then call directly. Free, and no commission.
Compactor coverage is thin everywhere. If nothing is listed nearby, a general appliance technician will often take the job once they know the model and can price the parts — ask rather than assume.
- Listed pros
- 1
- State rank
- 9th
- Cities
- 1
- Average rating
- 4.5
- Licensed
- 1
- Median years trading
- 27
- Reviews
- 170
Trash Compactor repair pros in Washington
Sorted by rating, then review count. Every phone number is a direct line to the business.
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Only 1 trash compactor specialist listed in Washington
That is 9th of the 9 states with any, against 3 in Florida. Trash compactor work is a narrower speciality than the everyday kitchen and laundry calls, so coverage is thin in most states. 18 other appliance businesses are listed in Washington, and general technicians will often take this work once they know the model. Have the model number ready when you call.
What the listings say about trash compactor repair in Washington
Counted from the 1 profile above, not from a survey. Everything a business states about itself is reported as a claim.
Washington holds a single listed trash compactor repair business, out of 14 nationwide. That ranks 9th of the 9 states with any, level with Ohio and behind Florida on 3. It is 1 of the 19 businesses listed in Washington — 5% of the state directory.
It carries a 4.5 rating, against 4.6 across all 14 listed nationwide. It carries 170 reviews. Rating and review volume are what the businesses' own public profiles report — treat a high average on six reviews differently from the same average on six hundred.
The listed business states that it is licensed and states that it carries insurance. Its profile also states a factory-authorised or factory-trained credential. It does not advertise round-the-clock cover, so call early in the day and ask directly. All of that is self-stated in the listing, not verified here: ask for the license number and a current certificate of insurance, and for anything that opens a sealed refrigerant system ask to see federal EPA Section 608 certification, which is required in all fifty states.
It has been trading since 1999 — 27 years. It works out of Kirkland. It names 5 distinct towns, suburbs and neighborhoods in its stated service area, so its reach is wider than the town it sits in — give your address when you call.
| Measure | Washington |
|---|---|
| Listed prosof 14 nationwide for trash compactor repair | 1 |
| Rank among statesFlorida leads on 3 | 9th of 9 |
| Share of the Washington directory1 of 19 listed businesses | 5% |
| Average rating4.6 nationwide · 1 rated 4.5+ | 4.5 |
| Reviews on filemost on one profile: 170 | 170 |
| State licensing claimed1 also states insurance | 1 of 1 |
| Accreditation statedself-stated in the listing, verify before booking | 1 factory |
| 24/7 emergencyask when you call | 0 of 1 |
| Longest trading sincemedian 27 years across 1 that publishes one | 1999 |
| Cities with an index pageKirkland leads on 1 | 1 |
| Towns named in service areasclaimed coverage, not a guarantee — confirm your address | 5 |
Not counted above
5 more Washington appliance repair businesses, service list unknown
These are real Washington companies whose records carry contact details but no list of what they repair. None of them states trash compactor repair, so none is counted in the 1 above, and none is listed here as servicing one. Asking takes one phone call, which beats starting the search again.
- One Touch Appliance RepairAuburn+1 253-201-3030
- Homnice Appliance Repair LLCBellevue+1-425-642-1460
- Rob's Appliance ServiceRenton+1-425-271-9382
- R & B Appliance ServiceColvilleNo phone on file
- Sears Appliance RepairLaceyNo phone on file
Details for these businesses come from OpenStreetMap under the Open Database License © OpenStreetMap contributors. We hold no rating, licence or insurance details for themeither — confirm before hiring.
Trash Compactor repair by city in Washington
Counts are trash compactor repair businesses based in that city.
Where Washington trash compactor pros say they work
Every place the 1 listed business name in their own service areas. Claimed coverage, not a guarantee — confirm your address on the call.
Bothell · Kenmore · Kirkland · Lake Forest Park · Seattle
What Washington technicians find most often
The 5 most common trash compactor faults, and whether each is homeowner work or a job for a licensed technician.
Motor runs but the ram does not descend
TechnicianA snapped or slipping drive belt, or a stripped gear in the drive assembly. The most common compactor failure by a distance.
Step-by-step: Trash Compactor Won't Compact→Nothing happens when the key is turned
TechnicianThe key switch, the drawer safety switch, or the directional switch. Safety interlocks stop the machine dead if the drawer is not fully closed.
Drawer jams part way or will not close
Homeowner fixA torn bag caught in the track, worn drawer rollers, or a ram that has stopped mid-stroke and is blocking the path.
Ram descends but will not retract
TechnicianThe directional switch or the upper limit switch has failed, so the motor never reverses.
Loud grinding during the compaction stroke
TechnicianWorn gears in the drive assembly, or a foreign object such as glass wedged between the ram and the drawer wall.
Try these before you book a Washington technician
5 published trash compactor guides. A diagnostic fee is $50–$110 before any work starts, so half an hour with a flashlight is worth spending.
Keep the next call from happening
Ask the technician to walk you through these while they are on site — every one of them prevents a fault in the list above.
Use manufacturer-spec compactor bags
Every bagPrevents: Torn bags jamming the track — the most common service call.
Replace the charcoal filter
Every 3–6 monthsPrevents: The odour that makes people stop using the appliance.
Wipe the drawer track and rollers clean
MonthlyPrevents: A drawer that binds and eventually will not close enough to trip the safety switch.
Other appliances in Washington
Counts are Washington businesses servicing that appliance, out of the 19 listed statewide. A dash opens the nationwide page instead.
Trash Compactor repair in other states
Every state with a listed trash compactor specialist, most first. Washington sits 9th of 9 on 1.
What trash compactor repair costs in Washington
National ranges for parts and labor together, before the $50–$110 diagnostic. Labor tracks local wages and drive time, so metro Washington sits toward the top of each range and rural calls toward the bottom, while the part costs about the same anywhere. Nothing here is a quote.
| Repair | Parts + labor |
|---|---|
| Clear a jammed drawer or ramOften just the call-out on an otherwise sound machine. | $90–$180 |
| Key, drawer, or directional switchThe most common electrical fault on a compactor. | $150–$280 |
| Drive belt replacementThe most common mechanical fault. | $150–$300 |
| Drawer rollers and track setFixes a drawer that binds part way. | $150–$300 |
| Drawer seal and charcoal filterConsumables — replace on schedule rather than on failure. | $80–$160 |
| Gear or drive assemblyParts are frequently special-order on discontinued models. | $300–$550 |
6–10 years of regular use. Compactors work harder per cycle than almost anything else in the kitchen, and the drive assembly is the wear point. When replacing beats repairing covers the 4 cases where the maths turns, in full.
Blue Book
The 50% rule for a trash compactor
- New unit, US average
- $800
- Expected lifespan
- 10 years
- Repair-or-replace line
- $400
A quote above $400 on a trash compactor past 7 years old is usually better spent on a replacement.
Estimate my trash compactor’s valuePrice the part firstTrash Compactor repair in Washington — common questions
How many trash compactor repair pros are listed in Washington?
1 business listed in Washington names trash compactor repair among the work it does — 5% of the 19 businesses this directory holds for the state, 9th of the 9 states with any, out of 14 listed nationwide — 7% of them. It works out of Kirkland. The directory is a sample of the market, not a register of every company trading in Washington.
Which trash compactor repair companies are rated highest in Washington?
AA All City Appliance Repair in Kirkland at 4.5 on 170 reviews. Ratings and review counts come from the businesses' own public profiles and are not verified here.
How much does trash compactor repair cost in Washington?
Expect $150–$450 for a common trash compactor repair, parts and labor together, on top of a $50–$110 diagnostic fee that most companies credit against the work if you go ahead. Those are national bands, not Washington quotes: labor rates track local wages and drive time, so a dense metro sits at the top of each range and a rural call at the bottom, while the part itself costs about the same anywhere. Because only 1 trash compactor business is listed in Washington, get one written estimate here and a second from a general appliance technician nearby.
Which Washington city has the most trash compactor repair companies?
Kirkland. It is the only Washington city with an index page that currently holds a trash compactor specialist.
Are trash compactor repair technicians licensed in Washington?
The single trash compactor business listed here states that it is licensed, and states that it carries insurance. Licensing for appliance repair is set state by state and sometimes by city or county, so the reliable check is the paperwork: ask which license the company works under, get the number, and confirm it with the issuing authority. Two requirements are national rather than local — sealed refrigerant work needs federal EPA Section 608 certification, and gas work needs a technician qualified for gas appliances.
Can I get same-day or emergency trash compactor repair in Washington?
The one listed here does not advertise round-the-clock emergency cover. Same-day appointments for common faults are still routine in the trade. Call early in the day and ask directly — a technician who already has the part on the van can often fit you in.
Which trash compactor brands do Washington repair pros service?
The trash compactor pros listed in Washington name 10 distinct brands between them. The most widely covered are Bosch (1), Frigidaire (1), GE (1), Kenmore (1), KitchenAid (1), LG (1). Whirlpool, KitchenAid and GE built most of the compactors still in service, and their parts are the easiest to source. Broan and older Kenmore units are harder. Always give the model number when you call — for this appliance it is the whole conversation.
How long have Washington trash compactor repair companies been in business?
It has been trading since 1999 — 27 years. Use it as one signal among several: what matters more is whether the technician has opened your platform before, and whether the warranty term is written on the invoice.
Should I repair or replace my trash compactor?
Apply the 50% rule. A new trash compactor averages $800 in the US and lasts about 10 years, so a repair quote over roughly $400 on a unit past 7 years old is usually money better spent on a replacement. Below that line, with life left on the clock, repair almost always wins. Ask for parts and labor as separate figures — it is normally the part, not the hours, that pushes a quote past the threshold.
What should I have ready before calling a trash compactor technician in Washington?
The model number — printed inside the drawer frame. Parts availability decides whether this repair is possible at all. Whether the motor runs when the key is turned. Whether the ram is stuck up, stuck down, or moving weakly. Having those three answers ready is what turns a diagnose-then-return-visit into a single trip.
Need a trash compactor repaired in Washington?
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