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
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
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... 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers, Socket Set
William A Augusta , ME July 15, 2025 Water was accumulating in the bottom of our dishwasher It looked like we would need a new pump. After watching the video we decided to order one and replace it ourselves. It came within 24 hours and it took no more than twenty minutes to replace the old one. Problem solved! Appliance partspros saved the day. Thanks Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
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