Dishwasher not cleaning dishes? Clean out the dishwasher sprayer arm DIY video

Today we will show you how we cleaned out the sprayer arm on our kenmore dishwasher. Our dishwasher was not cleaning the dishes. We took out the sprayer arms and noticed they were all clogged. We will show you how we unclogged the sprayer arms in our kenmore dishwasher. It is common to have clogged filters or sprayers. We tried to clean the filter and sprayer arm to get our dishwasher to clean the dishes again. It was helpful for us to clean the sprayer arm so water can release from the sprayer.If you have any questions, leave comments below and we would love to answer them. We cannot be held responsible for any problems during your repairs or installations and cannot guarantee that this fixes your problems. Please take caution and wear appropriate safety gear. If you do not have experience with this type of project, please seek help from a professional. Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of the tools, equipment, or from the information from this video is the sole responsibility of the user/viewer and not from Big Al Repairs.

[@m2759]

This was the answer to our dishes not getting clean. Can't believe the amount of junk in the spray arms especially because I put my dishes in the dishwasher pretty much already clean. I thought I needed a new dishwasher until this video. A big thank you!

[@BigAlRepairs]

I am so glad it helped! It is amazing how much junk can get clogged in the sprayers. Thanks for the nice comment! Good luck with future projects!

[@wendyhoag9637]

Thanks for this video. I found broken glass INSIDE both the top and bottom spray arms! It took a while, but I got it all out by shaking and banging them, running water through the little holes, and breaking up the pieces inside using a paperclip, xacto knife and tweezers. :)

[@BigAl-1]

@Wendy. Thanks so much for your comment. Those are some great ideas as to how to get the material out of the sprayer arm.

[@shyamavedham]

Thanks a lot. This video is a savior 🙌 it solved my dishwasher not cleaning deep dishes properly issue.

[@BigAlRepairs]

Thanks so much for the nice comment. I am glad we were able to help. Please subscribe for more DIY videos! Good luck with future projects.

[@blinddog1212]

Great video and clear, concise instructions!

[@BigAlRepairs]

Thank you so much! We appreciate the nice comment. Good luck with future projects!

[@JorgenVonStein]

Pipe cleaners or a small bottle brush / straw cleaning brush that can fit in the jets helps loosen things too. Ours had a general layer of film coating the inside of the arm.
Once loosened, I would slosh the water back and forth in the arm and use needle nose pliers to grab the bigger chunks of gunk or dish washer pod plastic.

[@BigAl-1]

Jorgensen, for your great suggestions. I wish you the best of luck with your next DIY project.

[@aneciaeden4470]

This was very helpful and easy to understand thank you 🙏🏾

[@BigAlRepairs]

Thank you for watching and for the nice comment! Good luck on your project!

[@tomgilberg8038]

I wish I could just open the upper sprayer arm. Would be so much easier!

[@BigAl-1]

@Tom Gilberg. Thanks so much for your comment. That is so true. There is no easy way to clean the sprayer arm, especially the upper are. Thanks again and hopefully you subscribe to Big Al Repairs.

[@jimsannerud6254]

There must be a way to open it up. I just haven't figured out how to do it yet without breaking it.

[@davidmurdockdk650]

Has anyone tried high pressure air? I'm heading to the to the tire shop.

[@cloudlessmoon]

Thanks great information much appreciated.😊

[@kennykasi]

Wow this saved me from buying a new dishwasher. Thank you

[@BigAl-1]

@ Kenny Miller Thanks for your comment. Good luck with your next diy project and hopefully you subscribe to big Al Repairs.

[@adrianagflores5587]

I use a long straw cleaning brush and Zap bleach spray.

[@BigAlRepairs]

Good tip!

[@lindlamb8691]

I didn't know you could do that. Mine was definitely clogged

[@BigAl-1]

@Lind. Thanks so much for your comment. And best of luck with all your DIY projects.

[@moandadamhymbert336]

Helpful

[@BigAl-1]

Thanks for your comment. Hopefully you subscribe to Big Al repairs.

[@natelambson9677]

Great and cheap fix to poorly performing dishwasher.

[@BigAl-1]

Thanks so much for your comment!

[@UPTHETOWN]

It's not plastic

[@BigAl-1]

Thanks for the clarification. It sure looks and feels like some kind of plastic.

[@hashkat]

It's brutal you can't just open the arms up

[@BigAlRepairs]

SO BRUTAL! Frustrating that they get clogged and you can't open them up. Thanks for the comment!

[@rafikicloud7113]

Kind of.

[@BigAl-1]

Kind of?