Product review (4 stars): A heavier compactor of a different design
We have had a compactor since 1967.  They normally last 10 years+.  The last one though, a Whirlpool lasted only 2 years and that was a troublesome 2 years.  I decided to replace it with the more expensive Broan with it's bigger motor.

My main complaint after a week's use.  Instead of just kicking the toe piece and having the drawer pop out as other compactors build them you must open the cabinet door on the Broan, then bend over and pull out the drawer.  No handle on the drawer either!  What's with this?  Open a door, bend over, pull out the drawer, throw your napkin in the bin, push the drawer shut, then close the drawer!  I'm in my twilight years.  Bending over is not high on my list of want to do things.  What genius engineered that?  Couldn't they at least have spring loaded the drawer so that it would pop out a bit when the door was opened?

Now the good part.  The compactor cycle is quiet and VERY powerful!  Sounds like a swiss watch with no squeaks and groans.  The extra PAC works well.  Don't buy a compactor without this feature.  The drawer does slide out easily and it just appears sturdier then the other compactors.  Also the drawer is not accordion pleated like most compactors.  That should make it much, much easier to clean.  The bags are much easier to put in it because you don't have that interference at the front where the drawer and the door are of one piece design.

Bottom line:  Worth the extra expense but the two step process to throw away garbage is definitely two steps backwards!  Are you listening Broan?