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This morning the wife called me at work. The dishwasher, a nice Kenmore Ultra Wash model 665.16369301, had left a brown liquid on the kitchen floor. Two weeks ago the electronic air filter were out and in the dishwasher for cleaning and when all was over a couple of the tungston wires were missing. I took thing apart after she tried to make it run for me and the motor sounds siezed up.
So here I am. She want a new dishwasher but ..... 20 year old eledtronic air filter need new wires and I can only guess that the food chopper and screen well Something is binding up the works.
If I rebuild the works what will it take how much will it run me and do we try to match the front with our raised panel and kit up on a new one?
Happy holidays!
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Remove the toe panel and check for a water leak.
Does the pump motor makes any noises?
Gene.
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Water on floor was a rusty brown. Motor sounded like a loaded transformer. Down where cutter (that does not turn by hand and screen are the cutter impeller coupling does not turn; The black mating piece that is pump part of this non positive displacement pump . Will cancel cycle and drain via the other pump on the side of the sump.
Tom
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After a quick review of the parts drawing the impeller kit has a washer packing and seal with the impeller. The motor lets say wobbles as the bushing in the motor grows like a Mexican pot plant in the hot sun on a river bank. So our Whirlpools new factory didn't include a new balancing station in the motor assembly line and what the hey I almost got 5 years out of this nice unit. The Mexicans well the have a dollar a day and the CEO's company jets for trips to Mexican resorts.
Disposable? I don't think so. Under $200.00 for sump, motor and some seals if I check around?
Some of this is local purchase no doubt.
Yes?
What all do I need? Are new Motors better than the ones made 5 years ago?
I am a tech. Can do this correctly the first time. I also know what the accountants left out of the Quality checklist. A job for a worker in QC at $5.00 a day.
Tom:cool:
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Hi Tom, You do not need the whole assembly, just a new motor which is a little above a $100. If the rest of the dishwasher is in a good shape, then it's probably worth it. - The part number for the motor assembly is AP3179651 Gene.
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Hi Gene
That part... I see why you say yhat is the thing. The seal packing and washer must be behind the impeller.
I need now I have to hear what the Sears Service guy wants to sell. The ya whos on the phone said a $205.00 service agreement for a year would be all it took. The wife is in control until there is a bait and switch and I walk the guy to the property line.
I bet this motor come rignt off after the unit is on it's side.
I know who gets th parts order and I am not running around town to get it.
Any advice in the removal and replacement procedure?
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You can find the complete instructions in the tech sheets. Gene.
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Got it.
Wash pump problem confirms it.
Found all the steps.
Looks like a piece of cake.
Thanks
Tom
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Everybody must make a living but... Jim was a nice guy but one inflated price of a motor installed... over $400.00
We are having major work done on the house siding and the likes even though it is snowing and cold. I got the right guy and they are always in demand.
I just ordered the part.
Jim told me about gettng more room with the door panel off. I think I like the idea.
Will see when the time comes.
You have been a big help.
Tom
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You are welcome. Happy Holidays!
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