Replace Whirlpool Dishwasher Drain Pump

If the drain pump motor is not working the dishwasher won t drain.

Replace whirlpool dishwasher drain pump.

Whenever the dishwasher stop draining i had to take a shop vacuum to clear to pump and the drain line then it worked for a week or so then repeat. This video provides step by step instructions for replacing the pump and motor assembly on whirlpool dishwashers. To determine if the drain pump is defective check the pump motor for continuity using a multimeter. Then follow this step by step guide to replacing the part.

Just order a new drain pump which is part wp661658 for most whirlpool and kenmore dishwashers. The same basic procedure can be used to replace the drain pump in some ge frigidaire electrolux samsung and lg dishwashers. Whirlpool undercounter dishwasher gu3600xtvy1 my repair advice. I replaced the pump drain.

The most common reason for replacing the pu. If the motor does not have continuity or if is getting power but won t run replace the drain pump. How to replace your whirlpool dishwasher s drain pump. But fixing it is a repair you can make by yourself.

The drain pump uses an impeller to force water through the drain hose. Unplug the dishwasher and turn off the water supply. These instructions are for kenmore whirlpool kitchenaid maytag jennair and amana dishwashers. My assumption was that it was to weak.