KitchenAid Dishwasher Springs and Shock Absorbers

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$33.32

KitchenAid Dishwasher Door Spring

★★★★★

4 Reviews

PartSelect Number PS11745526

Manufacturer Part Number WP8270020

This dishwasher door spring is sold individually. It is recommended if you are replacing one side, to replace both.

Fixes these symptoms

Door latch failure
Door won’t close
Noisy
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Neil from Winchester, VA

The Door Just Falls Down

After unscrewing the dishwasher, I pulled out the washer, I saw that the springs were attached just by strings that were broken... I just used the strings from an old lanyard, retied everything, and did not need the springs! works well! Read more...

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$5.42

KitchenAid Dishwasher Door Release Spring

★★★★★

1 Review

PartSelect Number PS11745447

Manufacturer Part Number WP8268540

This spring is located in the door section. Sold individually.

Fixes these symptoms

Door latch failure
Door won’t close
Will Not Start
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Thomas from Austin, TX

Broken handle on dishwasher

Ordered new part(s), parts arrived in a few days, removed the 6 screws holding the control panel cover onto the dishwasher door (requires a torx driver), removed control panel cover (carefully, so as not to break any wires on the wiring harness from the door to the computer board), unscrewed/removed door switch, popped off the the two plastic brackets holding the door handle assembly (door handle, latch bracket, door latch actuator, spring) to the front door, removed the broken handle, installed the new handle, reversed steps, done. Works like a champ.

The one thing I did do at the same time is notice that there's only one return spring for the door handle (even though both the handle and latch bracket have hooks for springs on both sides. I suspect this is what caused the door handle to break in the first place (the spring causes uneven tension on the handle, which over time caused the arms on the handle to catch and break). So I also ordered a second spring, and when I attached the new door handle to the latch bracket assembly I also installed return springs on both sides. With even tension, the handle doesn't tend to twist when it raises and lowers the latch, so hopefully won't break again. Just a thought while you have the unit off the dishwasher. Read more...

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KitchenAid Dishwasher Door Balance Spring

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1 Review

PartSelect Number PS11745531

Manufacturer Part Number WP8270182

This dishwasher door spring is sold individually. It is recommended if you are replacing one side, to replace both.

Fixes these symptoms

Door latch failure
Door won’t close
Noisy
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Linda from Laguna Niguel, CA

latch pops open on door during cycle...

Replaced strike plate...but may not have needed it ...He used a screw under the front of the strike plate as a wedge to increase tension...He said this has happened to this model before and an old tech told him about this fix...
It must be a defect in the model that after a while the strike plate needs more tension..sent unopened ,unused parts back Read more...

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$24.65

KitchenAid Dishwasher Door Spring

★★★★★

8 Reviews

PartSelect Number PS11747091

Manufacturer Part Number WP9743986

Sold individually.

Fixes these symptoms

Door latch failure
Door won’t close
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J from Fairport, NY

Broken door spring (counterbalance)

Removed the 4 screws that hold on the 2 lower front covers. Removed the old broken spring with just my fingers. Put the new spring in, again, with just my fingers. Put the two covers back on. I didn't even need to slide the unit out from under the counter! Read more...

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$28.16

KitchenAid Dishwasher Door Spring

★★★★★

1 Review

PartSelect Number PS11742311

Manufacturer Part Number WP4162629

Sold individually.

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John S from Coventry, RI

Replace Broken Dishwasher Door Spring

Removed 4 philips head screws on bottom front plates (2) under the dishwasher door, removed old springs and inserted new springs. Then replaced the plates and screws. Replaced both springs even though only one broke. Springs should always be replaced in pairs - as the old good spring will not be as strong as the new one. Read more...

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$8.04

KitchenAid Dishwasher Handle Spring

PartSelect Number PS11747082

Manufacturer Part Number WP9743573

Fixes these symptoms

Door latch failure
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Francis from Fletcher, NC

Release handle broke with door in latched closed position

Normal handle replacemnt would have been by removeing the screws on the inside panel to release the front panel and permit access to the handle location.

The door being latched closed required aceesing from the exterior by removing all of the outer screws and outide panel, removing all of the interior components and then reaching the latch from outside. A most difficult process. Some other plastic clips were broken in this process.

Once the door latch was released, normal acces was easily gained and replacing the handle was relatively easy. After everything was reinstalled, the top outside pane was loose because the broken clips no longer held the panel in place. A self tapping screw, although visable but not too noticeable, holds the panel secure.

The unit is over 11 years old and plastic is not very durable. The handle was subject to being broken by normal everyday useage. A metal part would have been much better a design for this item. Read more...