How To Replace A Dishwasher Drain Pump

[@erinbaumbach888]

I was looking for a video to show home how to check the sump pump and I ran across you video. I was looking at the guy speaking and remembered we sat next to each other on a plane ride a few years ago! I invited you and your family out to church. Thank you for the helpful video :)

[@handymanjourney]

Hey so awesome! I remember our conversation! Thanks for reaching out! 😃

[@wvubee]

This helped me a ton!!! I can’t believe I did it! Thanks!!!

[@handymanjourney]

💪💪 I am so glad this was helpful!

[@johnwquick3616]

You mentioned the possibility of cross threading. I have found that holding the fitting/line in proper position and turning the fitting backwards while applying moderate pressure, you can feel the threads "drop" whenever you are in the correct starting point to begin tighting. Best way to prevent cross threading for myself

[@sainttimothy2230]

Maybe you should get your own channel, chief

[@cvillarrealb]

Please read. My experience. Water not drained. I checked hoses. They looked clean and clear. So I wasn’t worry about it. Following the video I decided to buy a multimeter. Checked the water pump for continuity and “Everything ok” like 26 ohms. I still decided to order a new pump from Amazon for $29. Installed it and it works flawlessly. My dishwasher was pretty noisy when new because it has a new and strong draining pump. Last days it was doing very quiet cycles due to, what techs call it, a “tired pump”. Now. At least in my Whirlpool model, I didn’t have to disconnect or remove it from its place and put it upside down. I only remove a plastic cover from the bottom front and squeezed my hands through it. Very ease. First. Disconnect the power. Vacuum all the water. Using pliers, Disconnect the plastic drain hose that goes to the pump. And then. With a mirror. Locate the clip that goes on the other side of the pump. Press it and rotate the pump and voila. Clean and make sure there’s nothing obstructed. Disconnect the electrical plug and connect the new one. Easy peasy. I hope this helps. Salud 🍻🍻🍻

[@handymanjourney]

Awesome! Thanks for the comment!

[@cvillarrealb]

Thanks for the video 🙏

[@speednahead]

This is a good one for the fb group.

[@handymanjourney]

Yes definitely!

[@johnwquick3616]

From experience I found it best to place hose clamp back to original position. Guided by indentations from previous use.

[@moleracing]

Works similar for a Neff too, thanks

[@garyhawthorne3159]

dose the pump have to have water pressure to work or work with its own flow

[@chivis244]

Hi Alan what type of dust mask you use?

[@LoudMouthRach]

Which pump did you use exactly. I’m working on the same model.

[@michaellaframboise7646]

Thanks

[@amybarnes4259]

Hi! Is The drain pump universal? I don’t see the link for it in the comments. I have a whirlpool and I’ve found some On Amazon, but I’m just curious of the variance if any. Thank you!!

[@danlewis3538]

What did you charge for this?

[@handymanjourney]

No clue, it's been so long but probably charged 2 hours

[@Boogan-D]

I always tell them that it's time to replace the dishwasher. Remember the best handyman advice you will ever get... *REPLACE, DON'T REPAIR* whenever you can. I get $129 labor to replace a dishwasher, plus optional $20 to haul off the old dishwasher. I can change a dishwasher out in about 20 minutes. Old appliance repairs invite "be-backs," warranty calls, and take a lot of valuable time chasing parts. It's better to sell them a new appliance. Take the old appliance to your shop, repair/refurb it, at your leisure, and then sell it on Craigslist with a 30 day warranty to a stranger, not a client. Make money the easy way. Right now, I have 2 Ranges, 6 Dryers, 3 washers, and 1 refrigerator stacked up in my sideline appliance department. -

[@handymanjourney]

That's awesome Tom! This is a rental and I did tell the client we should replace the dishwasher and he said he wanted to try to replace the pump instead so that's what I did. Worked out good!

[@PrettyGoodLookin]

@@handymanjourney Where did you order the Pump/ Motor from ?

[@louiedangelo3843]

In NY thats about $350 part and labor to replace a pump.

[@amybarnes4259]

Same in AZ

[@max_ishere]

I'd rather pay someone to do what I just had to go through... This process of repairing I went through sucked too much. Well at least I didn't have to pay anyone that's a win

[@x5lover]

Why disconnect water inlet line?

[@handymanjourney]

If you can do it without then go for it!

[@speednahead]

The propeller blades on the pump may have been broken.

[@handymanjourney]

Ya something went wrong in that pump for sure! Thanks for your comment!

[@mariopetrik6379]

I'll rather buy a new dishwasher

[@handymanjourney]

You can definitely do that, thanks for tuning in!