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Dishwasher door seal leaking.
1. I always record the model number and serial number of every appliance I buy. Saves me aggravation later. For DIY-repair people, this is the most important, universal tip I can give. 2. With the model number in hand, I went to partselect.com and bought a new seal. For things like this, I actively avoid online superstores whose name
... Read mores sound like a really large river since I've received crappy parts from countries who names rhyme with "mynah" and the parts don't fit or I'm replacing them again in another year. Partselect items fit and work. 3. I put the new seal in a bowl of very warm water to make it more flexible. Since its a washer seal, I know it doesn't matter if it gets wet. 4. I put put a drop cloth (could use a sheet of cardboard from an old appliance box, or something similar) on the floor to cut down on the drippy mess. There's always a few drips. 5. I took several close-up pictures of the old seal while it's still in the appliance. Cell phones make this easy -- better to have a record of how it goes together. I do the same every time I'm disassembling appliances, but in this case the the door seal is right inside the the door, so I don't need many photos. But close-up photos of the ends will show how much overhang to expect during the replacement. 6. I partially pulled out the old seal. Took one more photo where it's partially pulled out to make sure I understand the orientation when I put it back in. Then finished pulling it out and set it aside. 7. Cleaned out the groove where the old seal was, and cleaned out the door edges well so the new seal can fit right. Old toothbrushes (don't throw them out, they're way too useful) and cotton swabs to clean any gunk out of crevices. 8. On this model, the door latch is in the center of the washer, so that's where the middle of the new seal goes. 9 Take the seal out of the water, shake off excess water, and stretch istlightly to help straighten it. Hold the ends of the seal together. where it folds in half is the midpoint. Grab it by that midpoint. 10, Press the seal into the groove starting with the midpoint directly below the latch so it will be even length from left to right. 11. Continued pressing the seal into place down the sides. Observe that if I've done this correctly, each end overhangs onto the bottom of the tub by approximately the same amount. 12. Using the HANDLE, and NOT the blade of a butter knife, pressed the seal into the groove firmly as all points along the seal. DO NOT use anything sharp to this step, you don't want to nick the seal. DID NOT **slide** the butter knife along, simply pressed it in repeatedly, moved a half-inch down the seal, and repeated. The goal is to NOT stretch the seal, but simply to make sure its fully in the groove. 13. Checked the dishwasher for anything out of place. Don't skip this step -- you have the appliance open and your tools out -- best time for preventative maintenance. Also a good time to verify that the dishwasher is properly leveled -- this influences leaks as well. 14. On this model, there is a vent in the door that lets air out when the washer fills, and lets air in when it empties. This was absolutely "gunked up" with soap sludge, and I spent more time cleaning the vent than I did in replacing the seal. But without a properly-functioning vent, pressure builds up inside the tub during filling, and water can be pushed out an otherwise-mediocre seal. I wonder if I had caught that first if I could have avoided replacing the seal. 15. Ran the washer on several "quick" cycles to ensure no leaks. 16. Put everything back together. Put away the tools. Went to the "toy store" and bought myself a new tool (an oscillating toolkit this time) as a reward for a job well done. Besides, the saw will get used when I re-tile the main bath, which I've been putting off.
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James from BALLSTON LAKE, NY
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
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Brett
February 28, 2018
Dishwasher leaks below the door at about the center of the dishwasher. Is the seal tub front park the likely damages part? If so, how difficult and time consuming is it to replace?
For model number DW80F600UT
Hi Brett, Thank you for the question. There is a tub seal that goes on the bottom of the door, PartSelect Number PS12244079. I looked up the part and it is listed as No Longer Available/Discontinued. There is no part substitutions listed. My suggestion here would be to call the manufacturer and see if they can provide you with a substitution for these part numbers. Hope this helps!
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David
February 12, 2020
Is seal-tub front;dmr78,tpe just the rubber seal, or the metal and the rubber seal?Rack has damaged the metal part of the seal.
For model number DW80k7050US/AA
Hello and thank you for writing.
This is just the rubber seal PS4222432 no metal attached. You would have to look into replacing part of the housing possibly to repair that damage made by the rack. We hope this helps. Please contact us anytime if you require further assistance.
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Carol
May 16, 2019
I am attempting to find the part number (and order) for my Samsung dishwasher, dmt400rhs. I found a front tub / door gasket seal listed on your site, but my dishwasher model is not listed for compatibility. Please advise. Thank you.
For model number DMT400RHS
Hello Carol, thank you for your question. Yes, the tub gasket for your unit is PartSelect Number PS4222432. This is the compatible replacement tub seal for your unit. I hope this helps!
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Richard
March 20, 2023
My Samsung dishwasher is leaking from the door at the bottom. There is a rubber gasket there that has a crack in it. Is there a replacement gasket for this model? Thanks.
For model number SAMSUNG DMT400RHS
Hello Richard, thank you for the question. You can replace the door seal, part number PS4222432, in your model. We hope this solves your problem!
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Dana
January 5, 2022
I am getting leak error on my dishwasher and sometimes when this happens water all over the floor in front of my dishwasher. After checking and trying to fix all other options, we are thinking it is either the seal on the door or the rubber flap behind the kick plate that needs replaced. However, I am having problems finding the part to replace the rubber flap. Could you please help?
For model number Dw80N3030US
Hi Dana,
Thank you for your question. We did not find the rubber flap you were referring to, but there is insulation that goes around the bottom and the sides of the access panel. The part number listed under your model number for the insulation is PS8764522. The part number listed for the door seal is PS4222432. The bottom door seal is sold with the inner door panel. The part number listed for the inner door panel is PS4222758. If you would like to place an order for these parts, you may order them either online or by calling our customer service line and anyone will be happy to assist you. We hope this helps! If you have any questions, please let us know.
My blade came off of top rack. I don't know what to call it it is hard to read the part no but here is what i think i see dds1 02029 a x 001. This is second time it's fallen off and now it won't stay on pls help me .
For model number DW80K5050US
Hello Kally, thank you for your question. The spray arm that is attached to the upper rack is not sold separately, unfortunately. The manufacturer only offers the spray arm and the part that holds it into place as a part of the whole upper rack. You would have to order part number PS11773436 Upper Dishrack assembly. Please enter the part number into the site for current price and availability. Good luck with your repair!
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