Parts That Fix Maytag Dishwasher MDB7100AWW Leaking
Leaking is a commonly reported symptom for the MDB7100AWW Maytag Dishwasher, and we have put together a full guide on how to fix this. This advice is based on feedback from people who own this exact appliance. We have listed the most common parts for your MDB7100AWW Maytag Dishwasher that will fix Leaking. We have included repair instructions, and helpful step-by-step video tutorials. If you are experiencing this issue, not to worry, DIYers just like you have fixed this, and shared their experience to help you!
This dishwasher door gasket, or door seal, allows the dishwasher door to have an airtight seal when closing the door. No tools are required for this installation, simply remove the existing gasket and press the replacement gasket into the channel around the door. It is recommended to clean the channel while the gasket is removed. This part may need to be replaced if the existing one is cracked, broken, or hardened, possibly causing water to leak through the door while it is running. This part is sold individually, and is sourced from the original manufacturer.
Replacing your Maytag Dishwasher Door Gasket
Customer Repair Stories
Dishwasher leaked from lower door area
I simply pulled out the old gasket, starting at one end. I then wiped down the area with a dampened rag and pressed in the new gasket exactly the way the old one came out. It is important not to stretch it, just push it into place ending up with the same ... Read more overhang on both sides.
Total time less than 5 minutes with no tools.
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Michael from Grand Rapids, MI
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
Dishwasher was leaking in the lower left hand corner from time to time.
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I was secretly hoping for a new dishwasher eventually. But it makes much more sense to shell out $43 for the gasket rather than spend the $600 or better for a new dishwasher!
I found the website very easy to use as well. Everything shipped quickly and there were no problems at all. I will bookmark this in favorites should I need it again!
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Dina from Hammonton, NJ
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Pliers, Screw drivers
This genuine inner door foam insulation strip, sometimes known as bottom seal foam, is used to create a waterproof seal that helps prevent leaking from the door area of the dishwasher. The existing insulation strip may leave a sticky residue or leftover disintegrated strip that must be scraped off before installing the new strip. Residue can be scraped off with a putty knife. Be sure to remove all residue and clean surrounding areas of the dishwasher build. It is strongly recommended to check other sealant parts on the dishwasher door such as the door gasket and dispenser grommet to ensure the leaking issue is fully solved.
Replacing your Maytag Dishwasher Inner Door Foam Insulation Strip
Customer Repair Stories
Leaking at bottom of door
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E L from Seeley Lake, MT
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Difficulty Level:Difficult
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
dishwasher door leaks
Upon reassemly the leak still existed and I was unable to correct the leak. Further inspection indicated that the basic tub/body of the dishwasher might be slightly distorted due to age and may not create seal with door seal as originally designed.
I guess I need to find a new dishwasher, at this point.
A word to the wise: Check to see if the tub/body is still in good condition.
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jerry from vernon, CT
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Difficulty Level:Difficult
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Total Repair Time:More than 2 hours
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Tools:Screw drivers
This grommet for your soap dispenser door is just under an inch long.
Replacing your Maytag Dishwasher Dispenser Door Latch Grommet
Customer Repair Stories
Water leak bottom right side if door mid cycle
Thanks ... Read more to your website, quick turn-around service and customer's repair stories, I probably saved a few dollars but mostly, I realized how much I love my dishwasher now more than ever!
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Mary from Narrowsburg, NY
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Screw drivers
water leak through door
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marvis from barbourville, KY
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Screw drivers
This black water deflector is sold individually. It is used to keep water away from the dishwasher door.
Customer Repair Stories
water leakage
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maria from Ruther Glen, VA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
Water was pouring out of dishwasher door
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Walt from Woodbridge, VA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
This hose clamp is used in a wide variety of household appliances. Most often it is found in washers, dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, garbage disposals, or air conditioners. This clamp is used to securely attach a hose to another part of your appliance, which helps prevent leaks from those connections. Depending on the appliance, it can attach hoses to drain pumps, water inlet valves, pressure switches, and injector nozzles. We recommend you refer to model-specific diagrams for appropriate uses and exact placement. This hose clamp is made of metal, and is sold individually. To access and replace this part you will need a nut driver, pliers, and screwdrivers. Before you begin any repair work, make sure you have unplugged your appliance, and shut off the water supply if applicable.
Replacing your Kenmore Washer Hose Clamp
This reservoir o-ring is almost two inches in diameter.
This part is used to carry water from the circulation pump to the arm.
Customer Repair Stories
A sudden puddle of water under the dishwasher
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George from Asheville, NC
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Water under the dishwasher
2. To remove the top shower hose I first turned of the circuit breaker to the dishwasher.
3. I needed to slide the dishwasher about half way out of the cabinet, requiring removal of two screws at the top of the dishwasher attaching it to the counter.
4. I also had to turn off the water and disconnect the water supply hose (at supply valve, not inside the washer) because it had no slack to allow the dishwasher to slide out of the cabinet.
5. I removed the hose clamp at the bottom of the dishwasher.
6. I removed the top dish rack (there are clips on the ends of the rails that can be opened to allow the rack to come out).
7. I popped off the upper washer arm by fiddling with the clip mechanism. Then I removed the threaded "nut" holding the hose in place.
8. As others mentioned, it is good to remember to save and re-use the hose clamp and rubber washer.
9. Removed the old hose.
10. Ordered new hose, waited for delivery. Kids washed dishes by hand for a few days.
11. Installed the new hose. Replaced the rubber washer at the top end and fastened with the "nut." Replaced the washer arm and top dish rack.
12. Connected the bottom end of hose, re-using the hose clamp.
13. Positioned dishwasher back under cabinet and replaced screws.
14. Re-connected the water supply hose.
15. Turned circuit breaker back on.
16. Began using dishwasher again. Observed a few wash cycles to ensure no leaks.
17. Re-attached the covers below the door.
18. Done.
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Kurt from North Ogden, UT
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:1- 2 hours
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Tools:Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
This water inlet valve is specially designed for those dishwashers of the vertical axis style and comes with a mounting bracket. The attaching solenoids on the valve open and close according to the desired amount of water needed.
Replacing your Maytag Dishwasher Water Inlet Valve - 120V
Customer Repair Stories
No water in the washer barrel
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Terry from Great Falls, VA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Pliers, Wrench set
The dishwasher wouldn't fill with water.
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Jared from Rutland, VT
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Wrench (Adjustable)
This float assembly is all white in color and is made of plastic. Water that fills your dishwasher lifts this float, and when it reaches a certain level, it shuts off the flow of water into the dishwasher.
Customer Repair Stories
dishwasher would not fill with water
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Margaret from Chicago, IL
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
broken float assembly
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Ruth from Cresco, IA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers, Socket set
This gasket seals the pump.
Customer Repair Stories
Leaking at the gasket seal
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Shirley from New Berlin, WI
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Difficulty Level:Very Difficult
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Total Repair Time:More than 2 hours
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Tools:Screw drivers, Wrench set
Pump gasket had deteriorated with age and causing odors.
Remove the bottom two panels to provide access and visibility to base of pump motor.
Locate plastic pump locking lever and push toward rear of DW to unlock pump from DW.
Inside the DW remove basketsand spray arms. Revove screws holding cover over pum ... Read more p motor and remove cover.
From below raise pump motor and support with block (piece of 2x4 worked well).
insde DW, removre old gasket, clean well around pump and botom of DW, install new gasket.
From below remove block to drop pump motro back into place, and re-tighten locking lever by pull toward you.
re-assemble inside componets, run through a rinse cycle to test for leaks and replace bottom panels.
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Kenneth from Brooks, GA
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers, Socket set
This dishwasher drain hose is eighty-seven inches long. It is all black in color and is made of a hard plastic.
Customer Repair Stories
Leaking
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Brian from Collierville, TN
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
leaking drain hose
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David from Wilmington, NY
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
This silverware basket is gray in color and measures 8 inches wide by 11-1/2 inches high by 12 inches deep. The silverware basket is used to hold small utensils such as forks, spoons, and knives during dishwashing. The manufacturer has redesigned this part to be a complete, full basket with a handle and covers. The basket comes apart in two pieces if you prefer to place them along the sides of your dishwasher instead of at the front section of your bottom dish rack. To prolong the life of this part, try to place utensils into the holders carefully instead of dropping them in.
Replacing your Maytag Dishwasher Silverware Basket - Gray
Customer Repair Stories
Maytag makes a really crappy silverware basket. The bottom of ours fell apart the first year.
I got the part two days after ordering it. Great service.
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Kenneth from Houston, TX
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
The utensil basket was old, bowed and the bottom was falling out.
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Janet from Plano, TX
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
This lower dishwasher spray arm is just about twenty inches in length and three inches wide in the center. Also, this spray arm is gray in color.
Customer Repair Stories
Dishes not getting clean
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Bonnie from Kenner, LA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
The dishwasher was not getting dishes clean
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Vickie from Lincoln, NE
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Wrench (Adjustable)
Water that fills your dishwasher lifts this float. When it reaches a certain level, the float triggers the float switch to shut off, thereby shutting off the flow of water into the dishwasher.
Customer Repair Stories
No water would enter in dishwasher
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Rick from Laingsburg, MI
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
Dishwasher would not fill with water
The float switch is located on the left front (as you face the DW). This is activated by the float in the tub. Check to be certain that the float is not restricted. The contact point on the switch is a spring loaded plunger. It should depress as the float rises and pop back out as the float returns to its low point.
Turn off the circuit breaker for the DW. To remove the switch, pull off the two electric leads from the switch. Mark the top lead with a piece of tape. Then remove the one philips screw. Replace the switch by reversing the procedure. Note that you have aligned the float contact point with the float.
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Clifford from Palm Harbor, FL
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Screw drivers
This seal has a rubber exterior and a metal interior.
Customer Repair Stories
Blades broken off impeller do to glass prior broken in dishwasher
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Randall from Long Beach, CA
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Difficulty Level:A Bit Difficult
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver
our dishwasher needed a motor shaft seal
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Carrie from Platteville, CO
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Difficulty Level:Very Difficult
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
Customer Repair Stories
Water leaking around the Inlet injector on side of dishwasher.
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Juli from Grangeville, ID
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
This kit includes 2 impellers, 1 suction plate, 4 seals and a screw.
Customer Repair Stories
Dishwasher was leaking from motor shaft seal.
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David from West Bloomfield, MI
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Dishes Not Getting Clean
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JOHN from SNOHOMISH, WA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Note: This part has been updated by the manufacturer. It may appear different but will still function the same as the original. The hose clamp is about 2 inches in diameter and made of stainless steel. A hose clamp generally attaches hoses and tubes to various equipment This part consists of a band and a screw that tightens along the slots when it is turned. This part works with washers, dishwashers, food waste disposers, and ice makers. This will need to be replaced if you notice leaking coming from the appliance.
Customer Repair Stories
Detergent cup was leaking and the detergent just dripped down the side of the door.
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Susan from Sidney, OH
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Pliers
We had to replace the soap dispenser door because it wouldn't open during the wash cycle.
Put the spring on the left side pin and reinsert the door into place and then tap in he right side pin.
You're done but you won't know that until you run the dishwasher and if the dispenser door is open
at the end of the wash cycle, you did good. If not you have to reinsert the spring properly or buy a new spring if you've damaged the old one.
Good luck.,
RBM
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Robert from Hamlet, NC
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Pliers
The door spring retainer is used in dishwashers. It attaches and holds the door spring to the support frame. If your dishwashers door keeps crashing, or both the door and dish rack are falling apart, then replacing the door spring retainer, which provides more flexibility, could be the solution to your symptoms. Before starting this project make sure to unplug the dishwasher as well as shut off the water supply before installing the spring retainer. Tools are not needed for this easy repair. Refer to the manufacturers installation instructions for best results and accuracy.
Replacing your Maytag Dishwasher Door Spring Linkage
Customer Repair Stories
Door would fall open
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Margaret from New Orleans, LA
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Difficulty Level:A Bit Difficult
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Pliers, Screw drivers
Dishwasher door was crashing open
The actual repair -
1. Hook the linkage to the dishwasher door
2. Hook the spring to the dishwasher base
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Getting the dishwasher out to be able to make the repair involved:
1. Unscrewing the base panel (6 screws had to be removed)
2. Unscrewing the dishwasher from the counter (two screws)
3. Turning off the water supply
4. Disconnecting the inline water supply from the dishwasher.
Once the part was replaced, I had to return the dishwasher to its original position, which meant performing the four steps (in reverse) used to pull out the dishwasher.
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Bill from Morganville, NJ
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable)
This upper discharge housing gasket is fifteen inches long.
This o-ring seal is well under an inch in diameter. It is all black in color and it is made entirely of rubber.
This part holds the rinse aid liquid in the dispenser until the timer activates the rinse cycle.
Customer Repair Stories
cover for jet dry
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elaine from Virginia, MN
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
rinse aid plastic burned and curdled
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Elinor from VLY COTTAGE, NY
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Difficulty Level:Very Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
Replacing your Maytag Dishwasher Lower Spray Arm Seal
Customer Repair Stories
Dishes are not cleaned,ery good machine just when south over night
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Larry from Ashtabula, OH
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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This pump housing filter is twenty-three inches long and a little over two inches wide. This filter wraps around a dishwasher's pump housing and clips in place. It is all white in color and is made of plastic with a mesh screen.
Replacing your Maytag Dishwasher Pump Housing Filter
Customer Repair Stories
dishes didnt clean
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Lois from Olathe, KS
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
Wouldn't come clean.
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Keith from Beaver Dam, WI
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver
This rinse aid reservoir is seven and a half inches long. It is all white in color and is made of plastic.