The Wheel and Bracket Assembly is an OEM part for Whirlpool dishwashers. This assembly includes the wheel and bracket components that support and guide the dishwasher rack, allowing it to slide in and out smoothly. It ensures ease of access to load and unload dishes efficiently.
Over time, the wheel and bracket assembly can wear out or become damaged due to repeated use, heavy loads, or accidental impacts. Such issues can cause difficulty in maneuvering the dishwasher rack, leading to inconvenience and potential damage to the dishes or dishwasher.
Symptoms of a bad wheel and bracket assembly include:
- Difficulty sliding the dishwasher rack in or out
- The rack becoming misaligned or falling off its tracks
- Unusual noises when moving the rack
- Visible damage to the wheels or brackets
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
Upper rack wheel broken John M. • Hopatcong , NJ • April 25, 2014
Ordered new wheel assembly, which came in about a day and a half. The broken assembly was on the left front so I only had to slide the dishwasher out just enough to expose the two mounting screws on the outside of machine.When you remove the old assm there are two rubber washers on the back side. If you didn't order new ones,remember to remove them from broken assembly and install them onto the new piece.Overall this is an easy fix and took about ten minutes including pulling the machine away...
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