Stephen B Shelby , NC January 14, 2019 Drain pump was not working due to broken glass in the bottom of the dishwasher I tipped the dishwasher over and replaced the drain pump. Very simple replacement. Read More... 4 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Adjustable Wrench, Pliers
Ken L Nutley , NJ January 20, 2019 Appliance: Whirlpool Dishwasher WDF520PADM5 Drain hose with check valve wasn't working and the drain pump wasn't working Replaced the drain pump and drain hose and the problem was fixed. Read More... 4 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers
Michael C Monroe , WI July 21, 2017 Appliance: Whirlpool Dishwasher, Portable WDP340PAFW0 Discharge hose kept getting clogged Suspected that the discharge/sump pump was not working at peak performance. Put the new one on, and connected the shop-vac back up to the sink end, and viola -- hose was cleaned out! Because only a small amount came out, I'm certain that the pump was the issue. The friction pads were easy peasy. Just took out a couple of screws, removed the springs & extensions, and slipped on the new ones --- NICE! Read More... 2 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers, Socket Set
Eadie P Offutt , KY December 08, 2025 The pump wouldn’t drain We blew out the drain line and replaced the pump with a new one Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Joe M Burlingame , CA April 24, 2021 Appliance: KitchenAid Dishwasher KDFE104DBL4 Drain pump would not expel the water. Replaced drain pump and hose. Noise from old pump was small broken glass pieces in impeller pump became weak would not pump. Machine working well now. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Adjustable Wrench, Pliers, Screwdrivers