Randy R North Bend , WA February 08, 2015 Appliance: Model KITCHEN AID KUDP01LBL2 Bad heater element in dishwasher Replaced element, but new one had higher current rating requiring changeout of control circuit board making price much higher than for element alone. Note that this was with every parts dealer for this machine. Changing circuit board was easy, am former techie, hard part was getting access to rear of dishwasher. Due to design of kitchen I ended up removing back of peninsula cabinet instead of pulling machine out. Really hard part was getting my 66 year old knees to cooperate. Did have a small issue with heater not being exactly square to last bend where it goes through bottom of machine, had to tighten a bit more when small drip occurred during first load. But dishes are now clean, and run time is no longer 3 hours! Read More... 11 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 1-2 hours Tools: Adjustable Wrench, Pliers, Screwdrivers
Kelly D Mount Airy , MD June 13, 2014 Appliance: KitchenAid Undercounter Dishwasher KUDS01FLSS1 The dishwasher leaked and did not heat properly Replaced the heating element, the control board, and the rubber gaskets. After two weeks of running once per day, the dishwasher is running like new again. Some tips: 1. Consider replacing the plastic nuts that secure the heating element, as a damaged heating element may have melted the threads. Hand tighten, then about a 1/4 turn with an adjustable wrench. 2. Getting to the control board required removing all Torx #15 screws from the door, not just the 6 securing the controls at the top. Read More... 9 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Adjustable Wrench, Screwdrivers
Richard L Miamisburg , OH September 11, 2014 Clean light stayed on Installed the H. Element kit Read More... 2 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers, Socket Set
John P Port Jefferson Station , NY January 02, 2016 No heat in dish washer Followed the u-tube Vidio that was part of the part order. Was extremely helpful! Appliance parts pro is the ONLY way to go!! Parts came the next day?? Read More... 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 2+ hours Tools: Adjustable Wrench, Nut Drivers, Pliers, Screwdrivers, Wrench Set
Steven L Truckee , CA July 20, 2015 Appliance: Model KITCHEN AID KUDI01FLSS5 Corroded/cracked heating element Ordered the replacement part(s). Was concerned my curved element didn't match the angled element, but after reading reviews, realized this was indeed the part needed. It also came with the replacement circuit board. Repair went smoothly enough, thanks much to the video showing the steps. Only difference between my unit and the video was that I had to remove the whole front panel, not just the top six T15 screws. Once I figured that out, I replaced the board and put everything back together. Ran a test cycle and everything is working much better. All in all, about a 1/2 hour start to finish. I also scrubbed the tub down with a magic eraser and some paper towels. Looks and works like it's brand new! Read More... 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Adjustable Wrench, Screwdrivers