Viking FCU150 Slim Compactor Service
The FCU150 is a retired 15-inch trash compactor, the narrowest in this family, rated for 3,000 pounds of crushing force. The narrow drawer fits slim spaces, but a narrow drawer also binds more easily if one slide gets out of line. Many owners first notice that it needs a push to close.
On an FCU150 we check the slides and drawer alignment, then run a cycle and observe the ram. A compactor that stops early may have a switch problem or a tired drive. We clean the bin and the base, since odor and residue can cause its own troubles. The unit is unplugged before we open it. Written pricing comes before parts are ordered, and we cover the repair with a 30-day warranty.
A slide may be bent or dirty, or the drawer may be catching on the cabinet. We clean and adjust the slides and check the clearance.
A jam, a worn drive part or a switch is most likely. We test them in that order and replace only what fails. We also run a full cycle after the repair, with a few items in the drawer, to make sure the ram finishes properly.
Remove the bin and clean the base with warm soapy water, taking care around electrical parts. We can also check for leaks from torn bags.
Book in about a minute, or call the desk. Same-day windows inside the Loop on most days, next-day across the rest of Houston.
