The Lower Spray Arm is an OEM part for Whirlpool dishwashers. It is responsible for distributing water to clean the dishes on the lower rack. The spray arm rotates, spraying water at high pressure to ensure thorough cleaning of all items in the lower section of the dishwasher.
Causes of a bad lower spray arm can include clogs from food particles or mineral deposits, cracks or breaks from regular use, or warping from exposure to high temperatures. These issues can prevent the spray arm from rotating properly or spraying water effectively.
Symptoms of a bad lower spray arm include:
- Dishes on the lower rack not being cleaned properly
- The spray arm not rotating during the wash cycle
- Visible damage or cracks on the spray arm
- Water not spraying evenly or at all
This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Bottom spray arm in dishwasher was not working Mary S S. • Spring Lake , MN • October 24, 2015
I am 72 years old. I appreciate my dishwasher, especially during the Holidays when we have lots of company. The bottom spray arm in my Amana dishwasher was not snapped into place and it ended up on the heating element...needless to say, it fried two holes in the spray arm and from that day on, it did not function as planned. I ordered the part from AppliancePartsPro.com and the new arm arrived as promised. It was well packaged and a perfect fit. I am so pleased and I know when I need parts...
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