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Customer Questions and Answers for Door Balance Spring by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM18036966
Manufacturer Part Number: WP8270020

The Door Balance Spring is an OEM part for Whirlpool dishwashers. This part provides tension and balance to the dishwasher door, ensuring it opens and closes smoothly and stays in the desired position when loading or unloading dishes.  

Causes of damage to the door balance spring can include normal wear and tear from frequent use, corrosion due to moisture and detergent exposure, or mechanical failure from excessive force being applied to the door.  

Symptoms of a bad Door Balance Spring include:

  • The dishwasher door falling open too quickly or with too much force 
  • Difficulty in keeping the door open or having it snap shut unexpectedly 
  • A noticeable difference in the effort required to open or close the dishwasher door 

This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper and some Kenmore models.

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For Whirlpool Door Balance Spring (Part Number: OEM18036966)

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A Smith, Thanks for the question!!! Yes, this unit has two door springs. There is also a kit to replace the cables (Yes, it has strings). That kit is part number 8194001.

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West, this model uses two door balance springs WP8270020 and they would need to be replaced if they have broken. If the cables going from the spring to the door hinge have broken, they are part number 8194001.

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Mitch, To assist properly with your question, we will need to have the model number of your dishwasher.

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Wayne, the part number for the door spring is WP8270020 and there would be one on each side of the dishwasher. If the link between the door hinge and the spring has broken, it would be part number 8194001.

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Jim, The spring would not need lubricated but it sounds like the spring could be hitting on the cabinet or may be failing and would recommend to replace it.

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Flipper, Yes, your dishwasher should have two door springs WPW10337934 and two spring bushings WP8268990. You should replace both springs at the same time in order to maintain the proper tension and closure rate on the door.

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