Parts for Maytag MDB8949SBM2: 05 - Tub And Frame Parts

Removes residue, odor-causing soils, and food particles from dishwasher tub and gasket. Use monthly to eliminate unwanted odors and maintain peak performance.

Secures your dishwasher to the underside of the counter. Replace if bracket is broken, cracked, or missing to prevent the unit from shifting forward.

Prevents water leaks around your dishwasher door. Replace if you notice pooling water on the floor or visible cracks in the seal. Verify fit by model number.

The Screw Hole Cap is an OEM part for Whirlpool dishwashers. It covers the screw holes, providing a clean and finished appearance while preventing moisture and debris from entering the screw openings. This helps maintain the dishwasher's aesthetic and ensures that screws remain protected from rust and corrosion.

Causes of a bad screw hole cap can include regular wear and tear, accidental impacts, or misplacement during maintenance.

Symptoms of a bad screw hole cap include:

• Missing or loose caps
• Moisture or debris accumulating in screw holes
• Visible wear or damage to the caps

This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.

Gasket for upper wheel.

Seals the dishwasher tub to the cabinet opening, reducing noise and preventing gaps. Replace if worn, damaged, or missing for proper fit and sound control.

This factory screw secures panels, brackets, or components within your appliance. Using the correct OEM fastener helps ensure a snug fit and prevents loosening, rattling, or misalignment over time.

• Fastens metal or plastic components to maintain proper alignment
• Helps prevent vibration, noise, and loosened parts
• Common wear item that can strip, rust, or go missing
• Replaces damaged or missing hardware to restore secure mounting

• Disconnect power and shut off water or gas before service
• Note original screw location and orientation for proper reassembly
• Start threads by hand to avoid cross-threading; do not overtighten
• If threads are damaged, inspect the mating hole or clip before reuse

If your dishwasher door drops, slams, or feels heavy, the door balance mount may be broken. This side-frame bracket anchors the spring system.

Insulation pad that fits behind dishwasher panels to restore thermal protection and reduce noise. Replace if damaged, missing, or rattling occurs.

Positions and supports the dishwasher tank assembly to maintain proper alignment. Replace if worn, cracked, or missing to restore correct spacing.

Spacer that mounts between dishwasher tank components to maintain proper alignment and reduce vibration. Replace if cracked, missing, or worn out.

10-24 threaded machine screw secures panels, brackets, and internal assemblies in appliances. Replace missing, stripped, or damaged screws.

10-32 threaded machine screw secures dishwasher panels, trim, and brackets. Replace when missing, stripped, or damaged to restore proper fit.

Rear wheel support that guides and stabilizes the dishwasher rack as it slides. Replace if cracked, broken, or worn to restore smooth gliding motion.

This adjustable leveling leg threads into the appliance base to set height and stabilize the cabinet. Replacing a worn or missing leg helps stop rocking and vibration and helps maintain proper alignment for reliable operation.

• Provides adjustable support at one corner of the appliance
• Helps level the unit for correct alignment with floor or cabinetry
• Reduces rocking, vibration, and rattling noises
• Replaces stripped, bent, cracked, or missing leg

• Disconnect power and, if applicable, shut off water before servicing
• Carefully support or brace the appliance to access the base safely
• Start the new leg by hand to avoid cross-threading; adjust height gradually
• Use a level to check side-to-side and front-to-back, then recheck after positioning

Protective housing cap that encases the dishwasher thermostat. Replace if cracked, broken, or missing to properly shield temperature monitoring components.

Replacement door balance spring for dishwashers. Provides tension so the door opens smoothly and stays in position. Needed when spring is rusted, broken, or stretched causing door to slam open or fall without resistance.

Replacement roller for dishwasher upper rack. Allows rack to glide smoothly in and out. Needed when roller is cracked, worn, or broken from regular use.

Removes residue, odor-causing soils, and food particles from dishwasher tub and gasket. Use monthly to eliminate unwanted odors and maintain peak performance.

Replacement 8-32-thread screw used to secure panels, brackets and small components in compatible household appliances. Restores missing or stripped fasteners so panels and parts stay firmly attached during normal use. What it does:

• Secures trim, panels, brackets and control housings to maintain proper assembly.
• Replaces missing or damaged screws that can cause rattling, loose panels or misaligned components.
• Fits locations that require an 8-32 threaded fastener; correct length and head style for your application.
• Helps restore stable, vibration-free operation when worn or stripped fasteners are replaced.

• Disconnect power and water before servicing; wear eye protection and gloves.
• Use the correct screwdriver or driver bit to avoid stripping the screw head.
• Do not overtighten—turn until snug and secure to avoid damaging threads or surrounding parts.
• If the original used a washer or nut, reuse or replace as needed and the screw length and head type match the original.

Covers the dishwasher's electrical junction box under the unit. Replace if cracked, loose, or missing to restore safe wire enclosure and containment.

Door balance link kit for dishwashers. Connects door springs to control door movement. Replace if rope is frayed, broken, or plastic clips are cracked or worn.

Secures knobs, trim, or linkages to shafts inside your dishwasher. Replace if broken, cracked, or missing to prevent components from loosening.

Size: 8-32 x 1/2 inch.

This power cord connects your appliance to a household outlet. Replacing a worn or damaged cord restores safe, reliable power and can help resolve no-power or intermittent power issues caused by a compromised lead.

• Delivers electrical power from the outlet to the appliance
• Replaces cords with cracked, frayed, or heat-damaged insulation or a damaged plug
• Helps when the unit won't power on or loses power when the cord is moved
• Addresses visible scorching, arcing, or melting on the cord or plug

• Disconnect power before servicing; verify no voltage is present
• Note wire positions or take a photo before removal; match to the same terminals on install
• Use the proper strain relief/clamp and route away from sharp edges, moving parts, and heat sources
• Confirm the ground connection is secure; do not modify the plug

Secures the temperature sensor or thermostat to the dishwasher cabinet. Replace if the original bracket is cracked, broken, or missing hardware.

Fixes no heat during drying, wet dishes, or blinking sanitized light. This safety thermostat cuts power if water overheats. Moderate DIY repair.

Fix a dishwasher door that won't latch or stay closed with this strike plate. Provides the contact point for the latch to secure your door properly.

Pronged cup washer for securing internal dishwasher components. Provides reliable retaining force for assembly hardware.

Screw secures appliance panels and access covers. Replace missing, stripped, or corroded screws to restore tight fit and eliminate rattles or gaps.

Secures interior panels and trim to prevent vibration and movement. Replace when clips break or lose grip. Verify fit with your model number.

Protective shield component for your dishwasher interior. Replaces cracked, broken, or missing shields. Installs to guard sensitive components.

Removes residue, odor-causing soils, and food particles from dishwasher tub and gasket. Use monthly to eliminate unwanted odors and maintain peak performance.