The Diverter Motor is an OEM part for Whirlpool dishwashers controls the diverter valve, which directs water flow to various spray arms throughout the dishwasher during a wash cycle. By accurately adjusting the flow of water, the diverter motor ensures that dishes are thoroughly cleaned and rinsed by optimizing coverage and water intensity according to the cycle selected.
Causes of a bad Diverter Motor can include electrical failures, mechanical wear over time, or damage from water infiltration.
Symptoms of a bad Diverter Motor include:
- Dishes not being cleaned properly due to insufficient water reaching all areas.
- Unusual noises coming from the dishwasher, which may indicate a struggling or stuck diverter motor.
- Error codes displayed on the dishwasher that are related to water distribution functions.
- Leakage from the dishwasher base
This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper and some Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Seal leaking around diverter motor Mark M. • Moberly , MO • January 17, 2016
ORDERED NEW SUMP AND DIVERTER MOTOR, THE SHAFT ON THE DIVERTER MOTOR FELT A LITTLE ROUGH SO I WENT AHEAD AND REPLACED IT, THE SUMP REPLACEMENT WENT FAIRLY EASY. HAD TO MAKE A TRIP TO THE HARDWARE STORE FOR A HOSE CLAMP. ONE HOSE ON THE SUMP HAS A CLAMP THAT IS NOT REUSEABLE. YOU SHOULD ALSO ORDER THIS CLAMP. IT IS NARROW AND A REGULAR HOSE CLAMP WILL NOT WORK.
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