Ninestars Trash Can Lid Blinking Green Light: What It Means & How To Fix It
Why is the indicator light on Ninestars Trash Can Lid blinking green?
The indicator light on the trash can lid will flash green when the sensor detects motion and opens the lid.
However, if the trash can lid won’t close or gets stuck open and leaves a constant green flash on the LED, I bet it occurs due to obstructions in the sensor area or the lid gets blocked.
Fortunately, this Ninestars Trash Can Lid Troubleshooting guide will break down everything to resolve the issue.
So, let’s dive in.
Table of Contents
- Why Does The Indicator Light On Ninestars Trash Can Lid Blink Green?
- Ninestars Trash Can Lid Won’t Close: Indicator Light Blinking A Constant Green
- FAQs
- Conclusion
Why Does The Indicator Light On Ninestars Trash Can Lid Blink Green?
The indicator light on Ninestars Trash Can Lid will flash green when the lid opens. The green indicator light indicates that the sensor system is in standby mode and functioning correctly.
In other words, the flashing green light signals that your touchless trash can is ready to detect the motion when you wave your hand over the lid.
However, if the trash can lid won’t close or gets stuck, and the indicator light is a constant green, it indicates debris blockage or an obstruction in the sensor area, preventing the lid from closing.
Besides, the trash can lid won’t close due to low or dead batteries, a blocked lid, and a defective motor.
Don’t worry if your trash can sensor gives you a constant green light.
The following chapter will uncover the underlying reasons behind a constant green light and how you can resolve them.
Ninestars Trash Can Lid Won’t Close: Indicator Light Blinking A Constant Green
Your Ninestars Trash Can Lid won’t close, and the indicator LED gives a constant green light due to an object within the sensor area, obstruction or debris in the path, dead batteries, a misaligned lid, a defective motor, or a faulty lid.
Objects Within The Sensor Area
Check to see if there is any object within the sensor area.
If the motion sensor of the trash can detects an object, the lid will stay open, and the indicator light will flash green.
Even if a pet, like a cat, is within the sensor detection range, the lid will get stuck in the open position.
To fix this issue, inspect the sensor area to see if there is any obstruction. If yes, remove the object from the sensor area.
Blocked Trash Can Lid
Check the lid area and verify that there is no debris or objects in its way.
Even small bits of trash can stop the lid from closing properly, which causes the indicator light to blink a constant green.
If you see any objects, remove them and press the close button to reset the lid.
Low or Dead Batteries
Low or dead batteries won’t deliver enough power to the motor to open or close the lid properly.
Now, a question can appear in your mind—how can I understand if the batteries are low or depleted?
The indicator light on the trash can lid will flash yellow if the batteries are low.
Testing the battery with a battery tester is another method to check the battery charge.
How To Fix:
To fix the Ninestars Motion Sensor Trash Can that won’t close due to low or dead batteries, replace the batteries with fresh ones.
Remove the touch-free trash can lid and turn it over. Then, remove the battery cap from the battery compartment next to the power switch.
Insert the fresh batteries following the positive and negative poles. Place the battery cap back over the battery compartment.
Finally, test the operation of the trash can lid. Wave your hand over the lid, and it should open.
Misaligned Lid
The trash can won’t close if the lid gets knocked off the track or misaligned with the base.
To resolve this issue, ensure the lid seats properly on the can. If required, remove the lid and reassemble it on the can so it can open and close smoothly.
Faulty Motor
Due to a defective motor, the trash can lid can malfunction.
If you hear any unusual noise when hovering your hand over the lid, but the lid gets stuck open, understand that the motor is at fault.
Replacing the motor will resolve the green light issue. You can contact Ninestars Customer Service for replacement parts if your trash can is under warranty.
Other Lid Mechanism Issues
The lid mechanism of a trash can consists of a computer chip, motor, gearbox, and electrical circuits.
If there are problems with the electronic mechanism of the lid, the lid won’t work correctly.
I highly recommend contacting Ninestars Customer Service for assistance with lid mechanism failure.
Read Also: How To Reset Ninestars Trash Can Lid?
FAQs
Why does my Ninestars trash can keep opening?
Ninestars Trash Can Lid opens when the sensor senses a motion. If the trash can lid keeps opening, there is an object within the sensor range. Check to see if there is any obstruction within the sensor area and remove the item.
How to change the battery in Ninestars trash can?
Remove the trash can lid and turn it over. Then, locate the battery compartment next to the power switch. Squeeze in and remove the battery cap from the compartment. Remove the battery and install the fresh ones. Lastly, replace the battery cap and reassemble the trash can lid to complete the battery replacement procedure.
What size batteries for the NineStars trash can?
Ninestars trash can requires four ‘D’ size batteries to power the motor.
How long do trash can batteries last?
The trash can batteries last around 3 to 6 months based on how many times you open and close the lid.
Conclusion
The indicator light will appear green when the trash can lid opens, indicating the normal operation.
However, if the LED flashes a constant green and the trash can lid won’t close, it generally happens due to obstruction in the sensor area or the lid gets blocked.
To resolve this issue, check for obstructions in the sensor area and remove the objects if required. Also, verify that there is nothing that blocks the lid.
If the problem persists after trying all the troubleshooting steps, don’t hesitate to call Ninestars Customer Service.
Relevant:
Sohel Rana is the founder of FixTheDisposal.Com. He is a plumbing expert with 7+ years of hands-on repairing garbage disposals, water heaters, space heaters, and other appliances used in a home. Before the launch of Fix The Disposal, he wrote and provided advice on water heaters, sump pumps, and space heater repairing & troubleshooting tips for LilDutchUncle.Com.