I have different model which is a bit easier to take apart, I had cleaned it before but never knew to take off the cap. When I did this time I found a Yogurt Drink petra-pak top, a Zip Tie, a bunch of dog hair from previous tenants. Once that was cleared I put it through a test wash and it's working better than it has since we moved in. Thanks for posting!
A year back, this video prevented me from replacing my dishwasher. The "blade"/fan behind the plastic housing at 4:28 was replaced for $10 and the upper rack was cleaning great. Back again to this video to see how I should clean the dishwasher. Thank you!
@@kscajohnso2760 The problem I had was the food shredder which is behind a circular mesh. Mine didnt have anything to do with the arm..assuming you are talking about the arm above and below which dispenses water?
Just wanted to say thanks for making this vid. Easy to follow, and I appreciate you using a head-mounted camera (GoPro or whatever). That made it really easy to see what you're trying to show. Cheers!
Good cleaning advice, plus you should plunge your kitchen sink that is attached in case that is backing up the DW drain. If cleaning all this still results in the water filling and draining, but the washer arms don't move (remember their position), AND if the DW is 5 or more years old, it is likely the circulation pump. I replaced controller board, water inlet valve, cleaned thoroughly, no joy. I replaced the circulation pump using a great RUclips, and voila! It cleans like new, strong spray getting it all clean. Good luck!
I followed your video. Fantastic detail. Thank you. One question, at almost the end of your video you mentioned adjusting the float assembly, mushroom looking thing. I didnt see how or where you you adjusted the float assembly. Could you by chance clarify this for me please? Im thinking its located in the front right corner?
I was convinced this is what I needed to do. However, I have a slightly different model and I’m not seeing how to open up the bottom assembly. It all looks like it’s sealed in with rubber and plastic. No screws. Model WDT730PAHZ0. Are you familiar with this model and do you have any suggestions? Thanks!
Thanks for the video - very helpful. My dishwasher did not have too much debris in it and after I reassembled it, the upper rack is still not getting very clean. Is it possible that the pump motor is weak or the pump itself is just worn out and not putting out the proper pressure/volume?
@@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance Thanks for the reply! After 5 minutes the water level is approximately 1" below the top of the heater element. Is that acceptable?
@@lissielil no - it should be much higher (deeper) than that. It should fill the bottom of the dishwasher almost to the point of overflowing. My inlet valve was clogged. After I replaced it, the dishwasher filled properly and cleaned dishes like new.
Would you fix a 15 year old whirlpool that isn't cleaning on the top rack or would you just replace it? I'm thinking about the cost of having a repairman come out and do what you just did versus just buying a new one. Great video!
You may have replaced your DW by now, but the fixes he showed here are in the category of annual maintenance, and worth doing before replacing your older DW. After all, even a new dishwasher can develop these issues inside of the first year depending on how it's used... as he notes, rinsing off food beforehand will keep internals from getting clogged and add life to the machine, and that is sage advice. Dishwashers are not miracle machines, and if you obstruct a pump with debris it can block or even break an impeller. Small bits of food and even clumps of powdered soaps can build up and interfere with performance. If you had a bad circulation pump, drain pump or control panel on a 15 year old DW it might be a good time to replace it, but it sounds like for the most part that yours works, and by cleaning out the sump area as he showed (a set if torx bits for your drill can be under $5), also cleaning the spray wands, and for a 1/2 hour invested you may find significantly better results, and there may be many years more life in your older DW. You might also unclip the spray wands and along with cleaning out the spray holes, use hot water and vinegar to clean them from the inside out.
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I have different model which is a bit easier to take apart, I had cleaned it before but never knew to take off the cap. When I did this time I found a Yogurt Drink petra-pak top, a Zip Tie, a bunch of dog hair from previous tenants. Once that was cleared I put it through a test wash and it's working better than it has since we moved in. Thanks for posting!
Wow,
Nicely done😊👍
A year back, this video prevented me from replacing my dishwasher. The "blade"/fan behind the plastic housing at 4:28 was replaced for $10 and the upper rack was cleaning great. Back again to this video to see how I should clean the dishwasher. Thank you!
Awesome, thank you 😊
Was your lower arm working but upper arm was not? That is what I am experiencing right now.
@@kscajohnso2760 The problem I had was the food shredder which is behind a circular mesh. Mine didnt have anything to do with the arm..assuming you are talking about the arm above and below which dispenses water?
Just wanted to say thanks for making this vid. Easy to follow, and I appreciate you using a head-mounted camera (GoPro or whatever). That made it really easy to see what you're trying to show. Cheers!
Thanks so much😊
Great video! Took it apart, cleaned out the sediment and debris. Runs like new!!!
Wow,
Very cool😎😎😎
Do you have a video for cleaning the circulation pump? I did this a week back but the upper rack still has some soap residue on the dishes.
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Good cleaning advice, plus you should plunge your kitchen sink that is attached in case that is backing up the DW drain. If cleaning all this still results in the water filling and draining, but the washer arms don't move (remember their position), AND if the DW is 5 or more years old, it is likely the circulation pump. I replaced controller board, water inlet valve, cleaned thoroughly, no joy. I replaced the circulation pump using a great RUclips, and voila! It cleans like new, strong spray getting it all clean. Good luck!
Nice job and great info.👍
Easy to follow. Found out bottom of washer got sticky labels from glass jars. Once cleaned, upper rack now has lots of water flow.
I followed your video. Fantastic detail. Thank you. One question, at almost the end of your video you mentioned adjusting the float assembly, mushroom looking thing. I didnt see how or where you you adjusted the float assembly. Could you by chance clarify this for me please? Im thinking its located in the front right corner?
Thanks Sunny,
That’s right. That’s the float.
Can’t adjust it, but replacing the fill valve should do the trick👍
I was convinced this is what I needed to do. However, I have a slightly different model and I’m not seeing how to open up the bottom assembly. It all looks like it’s sealed in with rubber and plastic. No screws. Model WDT730PAHZ0. Are you familiar with this model and do you have any suggestions? Thanks!
Thanks for the video - very helpful. My dishwasher did not have too much debris in it and after I reassembled it, the upper rack is still not getting very clean. Is it possible that the pump motor is weak or the pump itself is just worn out and not putting out the proper pressure/volume?
Thanks Chas,
Can you open the door at 5 minutes and check the water level in relation to the round heater element .
Maybe it’s not filling enough.
@@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance Thanks for the reply! After 5 minutes the water level is approximately 1" below the top of the heater element. Is that acceptable?
@@65cobra56 is that where it’s supposed to be?
@@lissielil no - it should be much higher (deeper) than that. It should fill the bottom of the dishwasher almost to the point of overflowing. My inlet valve was clogged. After I replaced it, the dishwasher filled properly and cleaned dishes like new.
This helped me so much thank you 🙏🏽
You’re welcome 😊👍
Great video!!
Thanks so much👍
Great video! Helped a lot
Thanks Kevin😊👍
Great job and thanks for the video!
I have a kitchen aid dishwasher and I've noticed the spray arm gets caught on the tube on the rack that supplies the water so it won't spin.
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Would you fix a 15 year old whirlpool that isn't cleaning on the top rack or would you just replace it? I'm thinking about the cost of having a repairman come out and do what you just did versus just buying a new one. Great video!
At 15 years or they might just replace the dishwasher because it’s likely that other components will start to fail.
You may have replaced your DW by now, but the fixes he showed here are in the category of annual maintenance, and worth doing before replacing your older DW. After all, even a new dishwasher can develop these issues inside of the first year depending on how it's used... as he notes, rinsing off food beforehand will keep internals from getting clogged and add life to the machine, and that is sage advice. Dishwashers are not miracle machines, and if you obstruct a pump with debris it can block or even break an impeller. Small bits of food and even clumps of powdered soaps can build up and interfere with performance.
If you had a bad circulation pump, drain pump or control panel on a 15 year old DW it might be a good time to replace it, but it sounds like for the most part that yours works, and by cleaning out the sump area as he showed (a set if torx bits for your drill can be under $5), also cleaning the spray wands, and for a 1/2 hour invested you may find significantly better results, and there may be many years more life in your older DW. You might also unclip the spray wands and along with cleaning out the spray holes, use hot water and vinegar to clean them from the inside out.
@@fasolagri2115 thank you for the information!
Great video. Thanks
Thanks so Much Jake👍
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Two tone sub. Very nice!
Thanks so much Glen👍
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Thank you!
You’re welcome😊👍
Thank you so much
You’re welcome Chris😊
Have you ever seen a mid arm catch on the rack and if so how would you fix it?