Parts That Fix Whirlpool Dishwasher DU1055XTSS3 Not cleaning dishes properly
Not cleaning dishes properly is a commonly reported symptom for the DU1055XTSS3 Whirlpool 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 DU1055XTSS3 Whirlpool Dishwasher that will fix Not cleaning dishes properly. 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 chopper assembly chops up/mince the food particles to prevent from clogging the dishwasher pump.
Customer Repair Stories
Upper rack was not getting clean/lower rack was hit or miss
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Rebecca from Crawford, TX
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
Not cleaning top tier,all dishes not getting clean
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Steve from Killeen, TX
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
This is also called the 3rd-level spinner. This part works like a little spray arm at the top of your dishwasher.
Replacing your KitchenAid Dishwasher Spinner Kit
Customer Repair Stories
Borke the spinner off with dishes that were too tall. (Oops!)
2. Remove the top screw.
3. Replace the snap pin (pointy end DOWN.)
4. Snap the spinner in place.
5. Replace the screw. (Or go to the hardware store to replace the screw you dropped into the bottom of the ... Read more dishwasher. Dashitall!)
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Stephen from Leavenworth, KS
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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
spinner kept falling off
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paul from erie, CO
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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
This seal is located between the spray arm and the water feed tube.
Replacing your KitchenAid Dishwasher Spray Arm Seal
Customer Repair Stories
lack of water flow
removed one screw
removed old seal
installed new seal
installed screw
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Geoff from Avon, CT
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
This manufacturer-certified heating element is used to create heat during the dry cycle and increase water temperature during portions of the wash cycle when certain options are selected. If your dishes are not drying or the water in the dishwasher is not getting hot you may need to replace the element. This kit includes the heater, two heater fasteners, and is a genuine OEM part. Please remember to disconnect the power before starting the repair. Use a multi-meter to test your heating element for continuity to determine whether this is the part that is causing your symptom. This part does not include any washers. To make your repair, disconnect the wires from the bottom of the element in the back, remove the plastic nuts holding it in place, remove the element, and repeat these steps in reverse order to install your new part. This is an easy repair that requires only a screwdriver, wrench set, and should take less than 30 minutes.
Replacing your Whirlpool Dishwasher Dishwasher Heating Element
Customer Repair Stories
clean light flashing 7 times would not run
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Mark from Winchester, VA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
Heater element broken.
Step 2: Remove the screws holding the bottom kickplate.
Step 3: Loosen leveling legs.
Step 4: Pull dishwasher out of hole.
Step 5: Unlplug dishwasher.
Step 6: Disconnect wires from bottom of element in back.
Step 7: ... Read more Remove plastic nuts holding element in place.
Step 8: Remove element.
Step 9: Reverse Steps 1-7.
Step 10: Drink beer.
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Dennis from Sedro Woolley, WA
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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, Wrench set
Also known as a wash arm seal.
Replacing your KitchenAid Dishwasher Spray Arm Seal
Customer Repair Stories
PartSelect screwed up.
I ordered #1174536, spray arm seal, but got #wp8268340, bearing.
Waiting for you to make this right.
Please feel free to publish this. Tom Hanna
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Thomas from BLOOMFIELD, MI
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Difficulty Level:Very Difficult
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Total Repair Time:More than 2 hours
Missing order
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Patsy from PFAFFTOWN, NC
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Difficulty Level:Very Difficult
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Total Repair Time:More than 2 hours
This is the replacement impeller kit for your dishwasher. This impeller kit comes with 4 pieces, including the impeller and seals which you will need for the repair. The impeller and seal kit is mounted on the dishwasher motor. If your dishwasher is not cleaning dishes properly, it may be an indication that your impeller has gone bad, and you are not getting proper water pressure. If the seals have gone bad, your dishwasher may start to leak. If you are having either of these problems, you may need to replace the impeller kit. Be sure to disconnect the water and power source from the dishwasher before you begin this repair. This is an OEM part sourced directly from the manufacturer.
Replacing your KitchenAid Dishwasher Impeller
Customer Repair Stories
The ceramic seal had failed, allowing water to destroy the front motor bearing.
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Jerome from Greensburg, IN
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Difficulty Level:A Bit Difficult
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Total Repair Time:More than 2 hours
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Tools:Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
Dishes would not clean
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Kathryn from Gordon, NE
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Difficulty Level:A Bit Difficult
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers, Socket set
May differ in appearance, but functions same as original. This valve allows the water to flow in the drain direction only and prevents the dirty water from coming back into the tub.
Replacing your KitchenAid Dishwasher Sump Pump Check Valve
The circulation pump and motor is located near the bottom of the dishwasher. The part functions by spinning the impeller of the circulation pump, which is used to move the water through the spray arms during the wash cycle. Before you begin this repair, it is recommended that you pull your dishwasher out of the cabinet, so you can tip the dishwasher to one side and gain better access to the circulation pump and motor. Be sure to disconnect the power source and the water source to the dishwasher before you begin this repair. To complete this repair you will need a 1/4 inch nut driver and a 3/8 inch nut driver.
Replacing your KitchenAid Dishwasher Circulation Pump and Motor
Customer Repair Stories
Dishwasher motor - making a very loud grinding noise
In hindsight, I could have done this job (replace the motor) in about 30 minutes. 1) Turn off electrical breaker in basement. 2) slide out dishwasher. 3) disconnect water supply. 4) use old towels to soak up any water still in the tub. 5) turn dishwasher on it's side. 6) unhook the wire harness plug from the motor, squeeze with fingers to unhook. 7) unbolt motor, 1 bolt. 8) turn motor counterclockwise, 1/4 turn. 9) pull motor out from sump, requires some force. 10) install new motor, but use some rinse aid to lubricate the rubber seal on it. Instead I did things the hard way and took the whole darn machine apart!!! See my story below.
I was surprised at how simple the design was and how few parts there really were inside the dishwasher. I found the pdf repair manual very useful, and I also found some repair videos on line. One thing they may or may not tell you - clean the parts well and lubricate the gaskets with some 'rinse aid' liquid when you put the machine back together. Also, it might help you to take a few pictures with a digital camera before you take things apart - that might help you remember how things go back together. Take close up pictures and use a treble light to illuminate the area when you're taking a picture.
The new motor was the ticket to fixing the loud noise. I was worried because the part cost $150. Before I ordered a new motor, I hooked up the old motor to electricity on my work bench and was able to recreate the really loud noise - so I was pretty sure that the new motor would eliminate the problem. It was very easy to install the new motor, only one bolt holds it in place. I did need to disassemble several parts to get to it though. Have no fear. One thing I did was mark the electric leads that went to the small pump with red and black sharpie markers so I could easily see which terminals to plug them back onto.
After reassembling the whole dishwasher with a new motor and testing the dishwasher for leaks by pouring a couple pitchers of water into it - I put the beast back under the counter (hooking it back up to the water supply line, the drain pipe to the garbage disposal and finally the electric supply). Then I ran it and water gushed out the bottom.
This whole job should have been easy, but things never go easy for me. Maybe if I would have lubricated the old sump gasket with rinse aid it would have sealed properly when I reinstalled it. Maybe if I would have cleaned the old sump gasket and the bottom of the tub really thoroughly things would have sealed right. But I didn't - so it leaked. I went ahead and bought a new sump gasket ($30 and had a few more days of waiting and self-doubt and having the dishwasher broken down). One the gasket came, I went through the entire uninstall, disassembly, reassembly and reinstall process AGAIN!!! This time with the new clean sump gasket and thoroughly cleaned surfaces. I also lubricated the gasket with rinse aid before installation. NO LEAKS! Job finished. Lessons learned. Doing it the first time was pretty tough though. Good luck! Get a helper for moral support and picture taking!
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Michael from St. Louis, MO
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Difficulty Level:A Bit Difficult
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Total Repair Time:More than 2 hours
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Tools:Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Loud grinding noise from water pump
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Steve from Inver Grove Heights, MN
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Difficulty Level:A Bit Difficult
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Total Repair Time:More than 2 hours
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Tools:Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
Measures level of soil in the water.
Replacing your KitchenAid Dishwasher Turbidity Sensor
Customer Repair Stories
Failed diagonistics test for OWI sensor
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Mark from Lancaster, NY
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
This part is used with the lower spray arm.
Replacing your Whirlpool Dishwasher Lower Spray Arm Support/Hub
Customer Repair Stories
Noisey motor
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Richard from CHELMSFORD, MA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
This part connects the spray arm to the main water tube. Also known as a water supply tube. Note: This part has been updated from the original.
Replacing your Whirlpool Dishwasher Manifold
Customer Repair Stories
Dishes were not getting clean; thought we were going to have to replace our 12 year old dishwasher.
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MAX from Indianapolis, IN
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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
Two piece water distribution tube kept falling off. Fell on to heating element and melted
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Randall from Logan, UT
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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
This part is essential in your dishes getting clean during the wash cycle. If there is any debris or a tear in the filter, it can cause extra buildup and, therefore, causing dirty dishes.
Replacing your KitchenAid Dishwasher Accumulator and Filter
Customer Repair Stories
Dishes did not always clean with some residue left on the dishes. Needed to replace the filter
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Ashok from CHAPEL HILL, NC
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
The rinse aid cap (sometimes referred to as the dispenser cap), covers the rinse aid dispenser on the dishwasher door. If your dishwasher will not dispense detergent, or it is leaking detergent, there could be an issue with the rinse aid cap. Check the cap and its gasket for any damage or melting. If the cap has melted or it is not sealing the dispenser properly, the part should be replaced right away. This rinse aid cap comes with the gasket, so you should discard the existing gasket and rinse aid cap at the same time. The repair is relatively straightforward, and requires no tools.
Replacing your Whirlpool Dishwasher Rinse-Aid Dispenser Cap
Customer Repair Stories
replaced cap for the jet dry liquid
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Debby from Revere, MA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
Cap came off and melted
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James from Mesquite, TX
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
This part moves water up from the sump collection area and up through the spray arms.
Replacing your KitchenAid Dishwasher Sump and Motor Assembly
Customer Repair Stories
Dishwasher is about 3 years old, motor started makeing load noises.
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Joseph from Greenlawn, NY
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:1- 2 hours
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Tools:Pliers, Screw drivers
Dishes on the top rack weren't getting clean -- Motor was weak
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Steven from Mahwah, NJ
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:1- 2 hours
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Tools:Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable)
This water inlet valve should be located behind the lower kickplate panel in either the right or left corner. The attaching solenoids on the valve open and close according to the desired amount of water needed.
Replacing your KitchenAid Dishwasher Water Inlet Valve
Customer Repair Stories
Started as noise when running, but NOT when filling
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David from Chester, NJ
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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, Wrench set
water leaking out of bottom of machine
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MICHELLE from EDEN VALLEY, MN
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Pliers, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
This part acts as as safety mechanism that keeps the dryer from overheating. Once the dryer temperature reaches a certain point, this part will shut down power to the heating element.
Replacing your Kenmore Dishwasher High Limit Thermostat
Customer Repair Stories
No heat. Replaced thermostat
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Tim from BURTONSVILLE, MD
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers, Socket set
Dishes wouldn't dry
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George from Lisbon, CT
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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 part helps distribute water from the top of the dishwasher tub.
This part is used to cover the chopper blades.
Replacing your KitchenAid Dishwasher Protector
This mount attaches the spray arm to the upper rack.
Customer Repair Stories
Upper arm of dishwasher sprayer broke
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Tammy from Shirley, NY
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
This part releases the detergent and rinse aid into the dishwasher. This detergent dispenser is for dishwashers. Detergent dispenser holds the dishwasher detergent in a covered compartment. Unplug the dishwasher or shut off the house circuit breaker before installing this part. Wear work gloves to protect your hands during this repair.
Replacing your Whirlpool Dishwasher Detergent and Rinse Aid Dispenser
Customer Repair Stories
Needed to replace the whole dish soap dispenser
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Jessica from Plano, TX
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
dispenser didn't stay closed
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Burt from Richardson, TX
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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
The rack track stop on your dishwasher is designed to stop the dish rack at the appropriate place when opening and closing the rack. If your dishwasher is not cleaning your dishes properly, the rack stop may need to be replaced. The replacement part may differ slightly from the broken part, depending on the model. However, the different styles are interchangeable. This product is sold individually and comes in both a white and grey plastic version. Many of our customers found this repair to be very easy and takes less than 30 minutes to complete. Simply snap the old part out and snap the new part into place. You will not require any tools to complete the job. This is an authentic part approved by the manufacturer.
Replacing your Whirlpool Dishwasher Rack Track Stop
Customer Repair Stories
Roller wheel broke off upper rack and also end rack stops needed replacing.
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Carole from IRVINE, CA
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Difficulty Level:A Bit Difficult
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Total Repair Time:1- 2 hours
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Tools:Screw drivers
Lost stop from one side of top rack. Rack could be pulled off track.
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Sheila from FAYETTEVILLE, NY
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Difficulty Level:Very Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
The rubber washer is a part which is specific to dishwashers and should not be substituted by a similar part. It works with the heating element to seal the receptacle opening where the heating element is attached. The rubber washer is used to prevent water leaking from your dishwasher during its cycle. Before making any repairs to your dishwasher make sure that you disconnect the power by finding the breaker for the dishwasher, and turning it off. The tools you will need to complete this repair include an adjustable wrench, and a 1/4 inch nut driver. This specific rubber washer is sold individually.
Replacing your Whirlpool Dishwasher Rubber Washer
Customer Repair Stories
Dishes would'nt come clean or dry from torn boot
Now to find out why it won't dry properly at the heating element is another task. It leaves water droplets on the dishes.
Once I got the rubber screw on attachment installed the dishes are clean & dry now & no water dropplets on the dishes.
The water dispenses up to the top like it suppost to throught the small tube to wash the upper rack dishes.
The wife is happy now she doesn't have to clean & dry them by hand.
Thank's so very much!!
Now on to the next project in hand to submit later on.
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David from Sallisaw, OK
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
This part holds the spray arm feed tube up.
This one-piece door gasket provides a water tight seal between the tub and the door, to keep water from leaking out of your dishwasher. If your dishwasher is leaking, tears, or there are gaps in your gasket, you may need to replace the door gasket. This black door gasket is made of rubber, includes a new latch strike plate for the door latch, and is a genuine OEM part.
Replacing your Whirlpool Dishwasher Dishwasher Door Gasket with Strike - Black
Customer Repair Stories
Water leaking from front right corner (door) while washer running
I cleaned off the door gasket really good and that slowed the leak - so I figured the gasket was the prob ... Read more lem (plus changing the gasket is cheap and it was old anyway).
I pulled the old gasket off (no tools required).
I cleaned the track/slot that the gasket goes into, and the area around it from all the caked-on soap and gunk.
Cleaned off the door edge that seals with the gasket too.
I took the new gasket and folded it in half to find the middle, then started with the middle, putting it into the track (used the center door latch on the frame to know the middle on the washer).
I worked the gasket into the slot just with my fingers. I found that if I pinched the part that goes into the slot with my thumb/finger that helped get it deep into the slot without tools.
I worked around one side, slowly and carefully pushing it into the slot. Did the other side the same way - starting from the middle and working down to the end at the bottom of the washer. Checked the gasket to make sure it was all set in well.
There is an inch or so of the gasket left over at the bottom - I just bent that around the bend so it was not in the way.
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Clifford from Centennial, CO
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
The door gasket stuck to the door a pulled out of place after every use
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Penny from Manchester, 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
This drain pump is used in dishwashers to remove water from the dishwasher tub. If the impeller in the dishwasher is damaged or the motor has been shorted out and will not drain, it is possible the body is cracked, causing leakage. To prevent this from happening, replace the drain pump. The tools needed for this installation are: Phillips screwdriver, 5/16 inch nut driver, 5/8 inch wrench, and a flathead screwdriver. Remember to unplug your dishwasher from the power source before beginning this installation project. Refer to the manual provided by the manufacturer for further installation instructions.
Replacing your Whirlpool Dishwasher Dishwasher Drain Pump
Customer Repair Stories
Water not draining from the dishwasher
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Frederick from BIG PRAIRIE, OH
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Difficulty Level:Very Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
dishwasher not draining after wash cycle
First remove the water from the dishwasher pan that would not drain with a wet/dry vac. Otherwise the water will all drain on the floor when you remove the pump. Then remove the two screws on the kickplate on the front of the unit below the door. Remove the kickplate/maintainence access cover. The drain pump is on the right about 8 inches in. Using two hands you grasp the drain pump with your right hand and use the left hand to push the retaining clip down. Then the drain pump will rotate 1/4 turn counterclockwise and can be removed without pulling the dishwasher out. There is likely to be some water leak out that was traped in the pump housing that you can not reach with the vac. Disconnect the wire. Connect the wire to the new pump, put it in place and 1/4 turn clockwise to install it. Replace the kickplate and you're done.
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Andrew from Alexandria, VA
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
This drain hose is 6 and 1/2 feet.
Replacing your KitchenAid Dishwasher Drain Hose
Customer Repair Stories
Drain hose leaking
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Robert from Beaufort, SC
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Pliers
Unwanted water.
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David from PITTSBURGH, PA
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
Water is supplied to the lower wash arm via the pump assembly.
Replacing your Whirlpool Dishwasher Lower Spray Arm
Also known as a feed tube.
This part is used to drain water from your dishwasher.
Replacing your Whirlpool Dishwasher Drain Hose
This part forces the water from the pump to the sump area for discharge.
Replacing your KitchenAid Dishwasher VOLUTE
This silverware basket has two blue flip tops and a carrying handle. It is used in dishwasher as a place holder for cutlery and related items
Customer Repair Stories
latch on silverware basket would't lock
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David A from Show Low, AZ
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
Silverware basket opened during wash
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David L from St. Joseph, MO
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins