Fix a dishwasher that won't drain or makes loud buzzing/grinding noises. This drain pump assembly restores proper water removal. Moderate DIY repair.
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Failed drain pump Russell P. • Gold Canyon , AZ • October 07, 2016
I drained the dishwasher by hand, disconnected power, water, and drain under the sink. I removed the screws holding the dishwasher in place. I located the pump with the online owners manual and removed it leaving the power connected. I put the machine on the rinse cycle and then hit cancel, the pump is supposed to come on, it didn't, I tried it twice, each time it would start if I manually started it spinning. So I ordered a new drain pump and reversed the removal procedure. Everything worked...
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