The Door Latch Assembly is an OEM part for Whirlpool dishwashers. It secures the dishwasher door during operation, ensuring it remains tightly closed to prevent water leakage and to allow the dishwasher to function properly.
The door latch assembly can fail due to various reasons, such as repeated use, accidental impact, or wear and tear of the latch components over time. Electrical issues or misalignment can also contribute to malfunction.
Symptoms of a bad door latch assembly include:
- The dishwasher door not staying closed
- The dishwasher not starting or stopping mid-cycle
- Water leaking from the door during operation
- Difficulty latching or unlatching the door
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
Broken Handle Elsie S. • Aliquippa , PA • March 16, 2014
After finding the model number for my dishwasher, I looked on line for the part and ordered it. The part arrived next day.
I was a little hesitant to tackle it myself, as I am a 67 year old female. However I decided I could do it and was all set until I found out that I needed a Torx screwdriver. This however was not going to stop me.
At a trip to my neighbor I was able to find bit for a drill that would let me remove one screw. The next stop was to my favorite hardware store where I...
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