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    Type

    The two main types of residential trash compactors are automatic and manual. Automatic trash compactors use an electric motor to power a compacting ram, while manual compactors typically require the user to physically push down with a plunger that’s built into the lid. Automatic compactors are usually more powerful, but they’re also more complicated. “A manual trash compac…

    Type

    The two main types of residential trash compactors are automatic and manual. Automatic trash compactors use an electric motor to power a compacting ram, while manual compactors typically require the user to physically push down with a plunger that’s built into the lid. Automatic compactors are usually more powerful, but they’re also more complicated. “A manual trash compactor is typically more straightforward to use, with a simple lever or handle mechanism allowing users to compress trash,” s...

    Installation Requirements

    Automatic trash compactors have similar installation requirements to other kitchen appliances. “Trash compactors typically require professional installation, and while they can be plugged into an electrical outlet, certain considerations may necessitate the expertise of an electrician,” Worthington advises. “The installation process involves securing the compactor in a designated space, ensuring proper ventilation if it's designed for built-in use, and connecting it to the electrical supply.”...

    Size and Capacity

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    For the best results, you'll want to use the trash bags recommended by the manufacturer of your trash compactor. “Compactors usually require special bags designed to withstand the pressure of compacted waste,” Shimek advises. “These bags are thicker and more durable than regular garbage bags.” Trash bags can tear in a compactor if they’re too thin,...

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    This article was written by Jeremy Laukkonen, a writer for The Spruce. Laukkonen has a decade of experience writing about and reviewing consumer technology and appliances, and his writing has appeared in other outlets like Digital Trends, Lifewire, and Entertainment Weekly in addition to The Spruce. Our Experts: 1. Ron Shimek, president of Mr. Appl...

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