Richard L Spring , TX January 22, 2018 Kitchenaid dishwasher pump froze up. It was a pretty simple plug & play replacement, Hardest part was disconnecting the dishwasher to pull it out of the cabinet to get to the underside. A beginner can do it. I spent less than $125 on motor/pump versus buying a new dishwasher for over a $1,200...a simple ROI decision for about an 1 hour of my time. Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 1-2 hours