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.
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Replacing your Maytag Dishwasher Accumulator Filter
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This part fixes the following symptoms:
Not cleaning dishes properly | Not draining | Noisy
We were told this part was no longer available. PartSelect had it and delivered it to us within 2 days (awesome). After installing it and using the dishwasher now for a couple weeks, we are THRILLED at our dishes...spotless and no grit. We were ready to buy another dishwasher ($600-$800 plus the aggravation) but once this filter was installed, it solved all out problems and we feel like we have a new dishwasher.
Great company, great website & instructions and good prices.
We highly recomend them.
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Steve H - May 6, 2019
Verified Purchase
Great service
Dishes were not getting clean...sandy grit on glasses...ordered filter on bottom of dishwasher and it came with screen torn... called and got replacement without any problems...got new and after easy install now my dishes are all clean again
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Ajay P - August 13, 2018
Verified Purchase
Worked as expected!
This part came on time, and was in good working order. After receiving it, it became clear to me that replacing it may or may not fix the washer. I replaced it anyway. Machine is working just fine and all the smell problems are gone.
★★★★★
★★★★★
Jim H - February 22, 2018
Verified Purchase
Easy, well made
Well made and after watching a YouTube video easy install
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Grit on all the dishes, spots on glasses and hard water buildup inside the entire dishwasher
1. Remove both upper and lower dish trays 2. Remove the “Spinner /Sprayer” (small nut on the top) 3. Unclip the “Tower” from the top and rear clip 4. Remove the “Tower” from the unit 5. Remove the “Filter Guard” on the bottom by removing 3 torx screws 6. Remove the “Discharge Housing” & “Impeller” (1 – 15 torx screw) 7. Remove and replace the “Accumulator Filter” (8 – 20 torx screws) 8. Assemble in reverse order
Doug from SANDIA PARK, NM
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
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Dishes not getting clean. Soap residue on dishes after wash.
After disassembling accumulator assembly looking for reasons that washer not washing properly, I noticed accumulator filter had failed. The plastic (or whatever material it is) covering the holes was torn in a couple of different holes. Realizing that this was not the reason for the loss of pressure I investigated a little more and found that water arm going into the docking station was extremely worn with much play. Water pressure was compromised because of it. I replaced filter and docking station and now its like a new dishwasher again. Saved a dishwasher from the landfill!
Went fine..video made it easy..one of the best instructional
George from Jasper, MO
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers
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accumulator filter
Unfortunately, my experience was unlike that of the other people who posted. While everything did go back together it was very difficult to get it all to press down tightly enough to tighten each set of screws. The project took about 2.5 hrs and I still don't think it is exactly right. I'm still going to have a professional out to finish the job. Also, the tool needed to complete the job was nothing fancy, but also not in everyone's home tool kit.
eva from columbus, OH
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
More than 2 hours
Tools:
Screw drivers
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constant crud on glasses
Accumulator was as easy as just removing srews and replacing the part. The Float I broke by accident and was more complicated to replace required 2 people to manage parts. Dishes finally coming out clean!
also had to replace heating element. Had to remove dishwasher from under counter to get to heat element. Initial installer used long braided steel water line and plug in electrical connection so removal was easy (10 min). Pulled (2) electrical terminals from heat element and (2) plastic retaining nuts put in new element w/matching nuts,element came w/seals. Check for leaks before installing back under counter. Then removed torx screws holding impeller cover and accumulator/filter removed old put in new after good cleaning of course. All is well.
with dishwasher running I would open the door and notice the lower spray arm was not turning. I removed all parts in the tub and clean off all the accumulated gunk (likely combination of food and soap scum - like a white paste) . The accumulator screens where more than 50% clogged with no way to clean the inside. I replaced the accumulator part and the lower spray arm because 2 holes had gunk in them that would not come out. dishes are now getting clean and I am switching to liquid - no more powder as I suspect it caused the build up over time.
David from Lake Zurich, IL
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Screw drivers
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The dished were not getting cleaned
By reading online about some similar problems, I discovered that the accumulator did, in fact, have some holes worn through the screen and was leaking sediment back into the rinse water. After waiting for 2-3 months because the apart was on back-order at the factory, it took me less that 1 hour to remember how the unit went together (reviewed the parts diagram online) and connect everything up. On the first rinse, the dishes were really clean - well worth the wait. Doing dished by hand reminded me of the old days....
Dishwasher wasn't cleaning well, especially top rack
I wanted to get the dishwasher cleaning better and thought that maybe the accumulator needed to be replaced. I figured that I'd swap out all the spray arms as well, just for good measure.
I needed Torx screwdrivers (T15 and T20, I think - not 100% sure on that) and patience because there's really quite a lot of screws to get the accumulator out. Finally got to it and it didn't look damaged, but replaced it anyway.
The spray arms are easy - they just snap in except for the lowest one, that had a plastic nut. I ordered a replacement nut just in case I broke this one (you know how that goes) taking it off. Well, it took pliers, but it came off ok.
In the end, my dishwasher is happy and cleans much better now.
Dishes not getting clean - sandy residue on dishes.
There was a tear in the fine filter (fabric) on the accumulator. This can be seen by looking in dishwasher without having to disassemble anything. Food was being sucked in and sprayed back out on dishes.
Disassembled, cleaned, replaced part then reassembled.
Cleaned out the spinning sprayers -- used toothpicks to clean out holes, flushed with water.
Cleaned out under the accumulator.
Works like new.
Todd from Racine, WI
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
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Paul
July 22, 2017
Can I run a rinse without the accumulator filter installed? (theres water in the bottom of the dishwasher and white gunk I want to rise out)
For model number JDB1250AWP
Hello Paul,
Thanks for the interesting question. Yes it should be fine to run a ruinse cycle without the Accumalation Filter. The Accumulation Filter is there to catch any food or dibris and prevents it from getting back onto the dishes so without dishes to worry about there should be no issues.
Thanks again for your great question!
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Gordon Turner
July 10, 2019
Can we just clean the filter and put it back ?
For model number MDB7600AWB
Hello Gordon, thank you for inquiring. Yes this part can be removed, cleaned, then put back on the machine. Our installation video should assist you with this. Here is a link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_3NvYAM2iI. We hope this helps.
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Doug
December 11, 2018
My empeler is not coming off,if i break it can i order a new one???
Hello Doug, thank you for your question. Yes, the impeller can be replaced if it breaks. If you can provide the model number of the appliance we can provide the appropriate part number for the impeller. I hope this helps!
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Jim
October 29, 2017
There is water in the bottom of the dish washer that will not drain what should I do?
For model number mdbh950awb
Hi Jim, Thank you for the question. I suggest checking the Drain Pump Valve Flapper. This flapper prevents the water from coming back up. If it is missing or damaged some of the dirty water will come back into the dishwasher. Hope this helps!
Piece of plastic fork drop in the bottow of the diswasher and seems to make noise. Any chance to remove it ? How to please
Maytag
For model number MDB7600AWS
Hello Paul, Thank you for the question. Here is a link to a video that may help disassemble the parts so you can get to the fork. Hope this helps!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6h6y0r9w7I
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Trudy
October 21, 2019
The latch is broken, would like instructions to replace it
For model number mdb5601AWQ1
Hello Trudy and thanks for writing.
We have attached the link to our repair video. We hope this helps. Please contact us anytime.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_3NvYAM2iI