The Hinge Brace is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool dishwashers. It serves as a supportive bracket anchoring the dishwasher door hinge assembly firmly in place.Note: This part may be different from your original. If your original part was a flat plastic vapor barrier, the new design is a wire. It is a factory design change, the old design is no longer available.
Over time, the hinge brace can degrade due to constant use, heavy loads on the door, or accidental impacts. A faulty hinge brace can result in misalignment or difficulty in operating the dishwasher door.
Symptoms of a bad hinge brace include:
- Loose or unstable door that does not close securely
- Gaps appearing around the door seal during wash cycles
- Broken hinge components from added stress and tension on the door
- Difficulty fully opening or closing the dishwasher door
This is a genuine Whirlpool OEM replacement this part is also compatible with Maytag, Jenn-Air and some Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
My dishwasher is leaking underneath. Karen H. • Norway , ME • May 26, 2023
Received your parts very fast & installed them with some youtube video assistance. The leak is gone. The dishwasher is once again operational. Beats a $150+ service call where the repairman breaks more than he can fix!!!
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