How to Troubleshoot & Replace Whirlpool AP6013629 / WP912652 Dishwasher Door Spring

Honest and unbiased advice from your neighbors - see how easy it is to troubleshoot, repair, and replace Whirlpool AP6013629 / WP912652 Dishwasher Door Spring!

Part Number: AP6013629 / WP912652

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Do-It-Yourself Rating

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15-30 minutes

What customers say

Customers replaced this spring when the dishwasher door dropped open hard or crashed down. The plastic spring link often broke along with or instead of the spring, so ordering links too saves a second trip. Both side springs were replaced together as a precaution. Pulling the unit out from under the counter was the main hurdle, and lowering the leveling legs helped it clear the countertop.

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Paul N Owasso , OK December 07, 2020

Problem was not a broken spring, it was a spring link.

I ordered the spring link.

Do-It-Yourself Rating:
Repair Time Estimate:: Less than 15 minutes
Tools:: Screwdrivers

Kathryn P Portland , OR November 02, 2020

Appliance: Model MAYTAG DISHWASHER MDB6160AWB

Leaking from worn out door gasket missing door spring.

These are very rudimentary parts which matched the original perfectly. They reqired nothing beyond a screwdriver to install, and the whole process took only 15 minutes.

Do-It-Yourself Rating:
Repair Time Estimate:: Less than 15 minutes
Tools:: Screwdrivers

Ken A Severna Park , MD October 11, 2020

Appliance: Maytag Dishwasher MDB6000AWB

Broken dishwasher door spring

Even though, on door spring had broken, I ordered two springs and retainers from Appliance Parts. All arrived in a timely manner. It's important to determine the make and model to insure receiving the correct parts. Replacing the springs is pretty straight forward and easy when armed with only a few screw driver and an adjustable wrench. First remove the dishwasher kick plate to expose the adjustment pads. Inside the sink cabinet, you'll need to turn off the water supply, disconnect the supply hose and disconnect the drain hose at, in my case, the disposal. Shut off power too. Open the dishwasher door and remove two typical wood screws near the top edge. On the base on each side should be an adjustment pad or leg. These need to be unscrewed to a point that facilitates the dishwasher to be pulled out of it's cavity. Be mindful the power cord, water supply and drain hose will need to be guided out as you pull the washer forward. One needs to only pull the dishwasher out enough to expose the spring springs and their retainers. make a note which "slot" the retainer is positioned as it determines the level of assistance the door benefits. reversal is a simple process. Having a good light source available is helpful to inspect the area and remove accumulated dust bunnies. You know your significant other will insist LOL. I rate this job a "3" out of 5. It only took 23 years for this spring to break. LOL.

Do-It-Yourself Rating:
Repair Time Estimate:: 30-60 minutes
Tools:: Adjustable Wrench, Screwdrivers

Thomas B Elkridge , MD June 16, 2019

Door would fall down when opening dishwasher

Ordered (2) door springs and (2) door spring links - repair could not have been easier! open dishwasher, remove (2) screws holding to counter top, slide out dishwasher about 12 inches, remove old springs/links and install new ones