Dishwasher Repair

jmkitson · #1 (**permalink**) 11-07-2009, 02:45 PM

I just had my dishwasher apart to repair a motor bearing. Probably had a few more parts off than needed. When I reassembled, I am getting a water leak from the pressure switch. It did not seem to be a water tight fit when I put it back on. Is it supposed to be sealed with some type of glue or something?

denman · #2 (**permalink**) 11-08-2009, 05:03 AM

Is it supposed to be sealed with some type of glue or something?
No if it fails in the future you would not be able to get it off.

I hate the spring clamps often they will not reseal correctly unless you get it in it's original position. Sometimes not even then.

Where ever possible I replace them with a screw clamp.

Always a possibility that it now has a hairline crack/cut.

jmkitson · #3 (**permalink**) 11-08-2009, 03:46 PM

It is not leaking where the hose clamps on. It is leaking where the pressure switch or soil sensor fits on. That piece is held on by a screw. I guess I need a new pressure switch/soil sensor?

jmkitson · #4 (**permalink**) 11-08-2009, 03:52 PM

Check out this part. Part Details - WHIRLPOOL Switch, pressure, part number: AP3182693
Where that fits on the sump assembly is where it leaks, not the hose onto that piece.

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Dishwasher Repair

I just had my dishwasher apart to repair a motor bearing. Probably had a few more parts off than needed.