Ken L Nutley , NJ January 20, 2019 Appliance: Whirlpool Dishwasher WDF520PADM5 Drain hose with check valve wasn't working and the drain pump wasn't working Replaced the drain pump and drain hose and the problem was fixed. Read More... 4 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers
Stephen B Shelby , NC January 14, 2019 Drain pump was not working due to broken glass in the bottom of the dishwasher I tipped the dishwasher over and replaced the drain pump. Very simple replacement. Read More... 4 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Adjustable Wrench, Pliers
Michael C Monroe , WI July 21, 2017 Appliance: Whirlpool Dishwasher, Portable WDP340PAFW0 Discharge hose kept getting clogged Suspected that the discharge/sump pump was not working at peak performance. Put the new one on, and connected the shop-vac back up to the sink end, and viola -- hose was cleaned out! Because only a small amount came out, I'm certain that the pump was the issue. The friction pads were easy peasy. Just took out a couple of screws, removed the springs & extensions, and slipped on the new ones --- NICE! Read More... 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers, Socket Set
Amy C Minnetonka , MN October 12, 2024 Water was not draining properly from dishwasher and there was burning smell Identified that the problem was the drain pump. We removed the drain pump motor (unplugged it) and opened it. A rubber band had gotten stuck around the pump rubber washer on the inside and it wasn't rotating easily or properly, even manually. We ordered the replacement part and plugged it back in and dishwasher works great again and drains completely. Diagnosing the problem took a while but fixing it once the part arrived took just a few minutes. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Dariusz G Seymour , CT October 14, 2024 Dishwasher was not fully draining standing water at bottom of tub Replaced drain pump and drain hoses in case of faulty check valve. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Pliers, Screwdrivers