Dishwasher Handle

Appeared to be two problems: the latch was worn and one of the pins that slid in a guide on the actuator located in the inner panel had broke off. Detergent lid spring and pin appeared to be OK but decided to replace since I was aready working on it. I ordered all the inner panel mechanism from the control arm to the latch actuator on the inner panel. The repair was successful as the detergent dispenser now opens during its cycle. Read more

Reviewed repair via youtube. Disconnected the dishwasher power and water. Removed dishwasher from under the cabinet. Removed and disassembled the door and then made the repair. The last step reinstalled the door and dishwasher. Read more

Tried bending the strike to get a firmer grip, but no luck. Replaced the door latch and strike. Washer is about ten years old. You can feel the new catch has a more positive engagement. When you replace the strike, be sure not to tilt it downward in front. It will go in the way but it will keep the door from closing. Not sure I needed to replace the strike but didn't want to risk more downtime. Read more

• Won't start
• Door latch failure

Discovered that the common cause of the problem was the latch in the door. Found a video online that showed the exact procedure for my model dishwasher. Ordered the part from AppliancePartsPros on a Thursday afternoon and it was in my hands by noon on Friday. Carefully took the door apart, compared parts, reassembled, and the joy on my wife's face was priceless when the dishwasher started up without doing anything special. Do not be afraid to attempt this repair. Read more

Our 7 y/o dishwasher wouldn't close and therefore we couldn't get it to run. I called several service places who charged $75-$90 diagnostic plus parts & labor, and they were not able to get here for at least a week. I knew it was going to run at least $200. Kitchenaid wanted > $400 for a 1 YEAR WARRANTY, but it would cover this service call and any more throughout the next year. Seemed a little steep given the unit is already 7 y/o. I watched a couple videos on this site and YouTube and... Read more

• Door latch failure
• Door won't close

Replaced the door strike Read more

• Door latch failure

Had to remove the screws that hold the dish washer to the counter top by knocking them out of the counter top. After seeing how the door handle worked I will not have to do again as all you have to do to open is stick a long screw driver up inside and push the chip and it opens. Ordered handle installed it now everything works fine. $29.00 for little plastic handle seems quiet rediculous but Kitchenaid and parts direct where $39.00 so I guess I got a bargain. As for the tools you a trox driver... Read more

I always come to Appliance Parts Pros for my parts. Ordered the handle, and it arrived in a few days. Took me all of 10 minutes to replace the worn part. Even picked up a new tub gasket while I was at on here. That has made the washer a lot less noisy. I recommend these guys to anyone who is even a novice DIYer. Read more

Always a success with appliance parts pro! Be it the dishwasher, stove, fridge or what have you, I get great advice and instruction on how to trouble shoot and help ordering parts. Best is that if I trial a part and that wasn't the problem, the part is able to be sent back and refunded. I love this company. Instead of dumbing things down and robbing you blind, they teach you how things work and challenge you to fix something and feel great about it. Can't say enough about your guys. Thank... Read more

I have a Kenmore dishwasher and this is the second time doing this repair. The dishwasher door wouldn’t click in place when closed and the lights on the control panel wouldn’t turn on. My kids like to push on the handle to get onto the counter causing the latch assembly piece to break after awhile. It’s a simple fix with the hardest part being getting the front panel lined back up to put back on. I ended up not needing the strike piece but got it just in case it had been bent. Read more

Removed control panel where latch and handle are located beneath. Removed front cover plate of dishwasher to reach last handle screw and removed a wire connector to the latch. Then replaced parts in reverse order of disassembly. Read more

I found the part numbers for both pieces on an appliance repair forum. Looked the parts up on AppliancePartsPros.com. Ordered the two parts. Fast processing. Fast shipping. The exact OEM replacement parts arrived and installed just like the original. Read more

One end cap was broken but I ordered 2 since the shipping was the same price. I replaced both by removing the Tork screws on both sides of the door panel (one side at a time). There was a bolt on the inside panel of the door that secured the end cap. I replaced the end cap and tightened the bolt moderately so as to not crack the plastic end cap. Total job was 30 mins replacing both end caps and including figuring out how to get to them. NOTE - be careful to not open the door panel sections... Read more

Installed new handle Read more

Ordered the dishwasher cover and handle. The cover arrived damaged, but no problem for Appliance Parts Pros - they had a replacement to me the next day!!!!! OUTSTANDING service. and everything fits perfectly. SIX STARS!!!!!! Read more