The Pump and Motor Assembly is an OEM part for Whirlpool dishwashers. It is crucial for circulating water throughout the dishwasher during the wash and rinse cycles, ensuring efficient cleaning of the dishes.
You should replace this pump and motor assembly if it becomes defective or worn out. Causes of a bad pump and motor assembly can include regular wear and tear, blockages from food particles or debris, and damage from hard water deposits. A malfunctioning assembly can lead to poor water circulation, affecting the dishwasher's cleaning performance.
Symptoms of a bad pump and motor assembly include:
- Inadequate cleaning of dishes
- Unusual noises during the wash cycle
- Water not draining properly from the dishwasher
- Error codes related to water circulation or drainage issues
This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Stopped washing dishes would finish cycle with mucky water in the sump Michel S. • Costa Mesa , CA • September 16, 2016
I think I could have just replaced the pump, but I chose to replace the whole assembly. The part is more expensive, but all the gaskets, etc, that come with it are new and that made sense to change all at once.
I was able to change this in about 30 minutes, without removing the washer from the under-counter space. I did remove the front door panel, but in retrospect that was unnecessary and probably cost me more time than it saved.
Empty the washer of parts, remove the front access panel....
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