Customer Questions and Answers for Door Hinge Spring (Dishwasher) by Lg

This door hinge spring counterbalances the dishwasher door so it opens smoothly and stays where you set it. Replace a weakened or broken spring to restore proper door tension and prevent the door from dropping or slamming.

• Provides the tension that counterbalances the door through the hinge mechanism
• Helps the door open/close smoothly and remain at a desired angle
• If failed, symptoms include the door dropping quickly, feeling heavy, uneven side-to-side movement, or a loud snap when opening

• Disconnect power and turn off water supply before servicing
• Support the door and remove the toe-kick/access panel to reach the hinge area
• The spring is under tension—use gloves/eye protection and carefully relieve tension from the hinge hook
• Install the new spring in the same mounting holes/positions; check door balance (many techs replace springs in pairs for even tension)