Jenn Air Trash Compactors

JennAir Trash Compactors at Plesser's Appliances

JennAir trash compactors, available at Plesser's Appliances, compress household waste to a fraction of its original volume, cutting the number of bags handled and trips taken. They install under a counter in built-in and panel-ready configurations.

Fewer Bags, Fewer Trips
A compactor reduces loose household waste substantially, which means fewer bags and fewer trips to the cans — meaningful in a household that generates packaging volume or where the trash area is not adjacent to the kitchen.

Compaction Force and Capacity
Compaction force determines how much the unit reduces, and drawer capacity determines how often you empty it. Confirm both against your household's waste volume, and ask what the unit is not rated to handle.

Odor Control
Compacted waste sits in the drawer longer than loose trash, which makes odor management the practical concern. Ask how your model handles odor and what filter maintenance it requires.

Bags and Ongoing Cost
Compactors require specific heavy-duty bags rated for the compaction force, an ongoing cost worth factoring into the decision. Confirm bag availability and cost before buying.

Opening, Electrical, and Installation Planning
Installation requires an undercounter opening sized to the model and a dedicated circuit. Panel-ready configurations require a panel fabricated by your millworker. Talk to the team at Plesser's Appliances about width, panel requirements, bag supply, and electrical before cabinetry is built.