The Dishwasher Rack Roller is an OEM part for Whirlpool dishwashers. It is designed to facilitate the smooth movement of the dishwasher rack in and out of the appliance. This roller ensures that loading and unloading dishes is easy and efficient, allowing the rack to glide effortlessly along the tracks.
Over time, dishwasher rack rollers can wear out or become damaged due to frequent use or accidental mishandling. Causes of a bad roller include general wear and tear, buildup of debris, or impact damage.
Symptoms of a bad roller include:
- Difficulty sliding the rack in or out
- The rack becoming stuck or jammed
- Uneven movement of the rack
- Excessive noise when moving the rack
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
Rollers broke off the drawer glides in my refrigerator so drawer would fall out when extended John M. • New Haven , VT • November 24, 2017
Popping the old draw glides off was the toughest part of the job, ad even that was fairly easy, once I noticed the little retaining tabs near the front of the drawer. Pushed in on the tabs, while pushing back on the drawer glide rail and it popped right off.
One minor problem I did note: When the rollers were installed on the shoulder screws, they would not turn. One roller just had a burr around the inside edge of the hole. The other the entire bore was a bit undersized, creating a snug fit....
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