Kitchenaid Dishwasher Door Hinge Broken

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Kitchenaid dishwasher door hinge broken.

3 9 out of 5 stars 191. If a hinge is bent or broken replace it. The tension spring on the hinge assembly of the dishwasher door controls the door s opening and closing so the door doesn t drop open or slam shut. It looks like a square with a square opening in the center.

Although you can open a heavy refrigerator door without effort if your dishwasher has a stretched or broken counterbalance spring. If a spring is broken the door drops without control and the door springs need to be replaced. Look along the top of the dishwasher opening for the metal strike. Here are the most common reasons your kitchenaid dishwasher s door won t latch and the parts instructions to fix the problem yourself.

A door hinge spring attaches to each side of the dishwasher door hinges. 1 16 of 150 results for kitchenaid dishwasher door spring ultra durable 8194001 dishwasher door link kit by blue stars exact fit for whirlpool kenmore kitchenaid dishwashers replaces 1059756 8194001vp 8270018 ap3775412 ps972325. If the door hinges are damaged the door won t be able to latch properly. The door springs provides tension when the dishwasher door opens so it doesn t drop down too quickly.

Inspect the door hinges for damage. If the dishwasher door quickly drops open without any resistance it s likely that at least one of the springs is broken. How to repair door counterbalances on kitchenaid dishwashers. Open the door on your kitchenaid dishwasher.

Shop kitchenaid appliance parts and accessories. If the dishwasher detergent door is either not opening or appears to be opening late in the cycle this is likely the mechanical culprit.