Customer Questions and Answers for Door Spring (Dishwasher) by Whirlpool

Restore safe, smooth door operation with this dishwasher door spring. It counterbalances the door's weight so it opens and closes in a controlled way, preventing a sudden drop when the original spring breaks or fatigues.

• Provides the tension that counterbalances the dishwasher door through the hinge mechanism
• Helps prevent the door from slamming open or feeling unusually heavy
• Restores smooth, even door movement side-to-side
• Typical symptoms: door drops quickly, feels heavier than normal, uneven motion, or a visibly broken/stretched spring

• Disconnect power and shut off water before servicing
• Remove the toe/kick panel to access the hinge area
• Support the door, then move it slightly to relieve tension before unhooking the old spring
• Attach the new spring between the frame anchor and hinge arm; if your model uses two springs, replace both sides for even tension