Whirlpool Dishwasher - How To Fix Detergent Drawer

[@bcjama]

This was a great help, thanks!! Just want to add a helpful tip: When you insert the small end of the spring into the cover make sure it goes all the way in. The metal arm should be flush against the cover. If the spring arm isn't flush you can still get the cover back on but it doesn't operate correctly.

[@DIYPinto]

Thanks for the info!

[@IrisKotmel]

I couldn’t get it to open up when pressing the open button until I read your comment. Thank you!!

[@allinadaysshred]

Excellent comment! If that short end isn’t pushed all the way into the alignment hole, you are going to have issues. The spring wire sits flush to the cover when it’s inserted all the way.

[@tennsbar8]

Your "small tip" was a life saver! Thank you so much!

[@d1end259]

Thanks so much for the tip, that was exactly the problem I was having

[@angeliebergstrom7013]

I don’t exactly have the same type of dishwasher but this really helped me!! Couldn’t close the dishwasher dispenser for over 6 months (not sure how clean my dishes turned out during this time) but after watching this video I managed to fix it in under two minutes. Thank you!

[@kathysaalfeld7982]

Thanks so much. I’ve been having a problem with the detergent dispenser for a month and would never have figured it out without this video!!

[@greg-carmentoo-a-foo6001]

What a lifesaver!!! I am so grateful that this demonstration was posted. It saved me time and money as all that was needed was to simply put the spring back into place. Thanks for sharing! :D

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[@melissanolan2972]

God bless you!! 😊 I've been needing to fix this for months. It's been so annoying having dirty dishes! I looked everywhere for a video. Thank you so much for showing this!!

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[@richardames6327]

Thanks Worked out great .. Didn't realize the soap door was removable! ... Found my gasket was completely out and jammed inside ... Lined it up and pushed it under the tiny retainer tabs with a jewelers screw driver ... just like new! Put the spring back in and works like a charm! .. Almost ordered the entire soap dispenser replace was almost $80 .. glad I checked youtube and found your video!

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[@Painter1311]

I asked and you provided 2 years later!!! Thank you so much!!!

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[@billyhellmaker]

This kind of thing in the past might have cost me a new dishwasher (wife). I ordered the unit and fixed the sliding door. Big thanks!

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[@bg2xbass]

Thanks for this. One thing to note is that inside the hole that holds the spring arm on the sliding dispenser door there is another smaller hole. You need to press the spring arm into this smaller hole for it to work properly. The spring should stay in place on the sliding dispenser door while you insert it on the main door without having to hold it. The dispenser door won't fully slide open if you don't do this.

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[@tommywalls1167]

Thanks, the seal on our door had come loose. I called Whirlpool, talked to one person who passed me off to a number no one would answer, while listening to music on hold I searched on KZbin and found your video. Thank yo so much on all the spring was what I did not know how to put back until I watched your video!!!!!:)

[@peterzafian5601]

Thanks much! My gasket came loose and you vid was a lifesaver/money saver. As another responder stated, make sure the short arm of the spring needs to be completely inserted into the smaller hole within the door small hole and must sit flush with the gasket or else the door won't open properly

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[@angelosaladino9244]

Thanks!

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[@user-op9ys2zb5z]

Dear DIY Pinto, Thanks for posting this video demonstration! It was a big help and saved me from hand washing a big load of dishes this evening.

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[@carnelclarke6856]

Excellent video. I popped my dispenser cover off accidentally, and couldn't figure out how to reattach it. This info was priceless.

[@MarlaineTocatlian]

You are so wonderful! Thank you so much for posting this demonstration. I saved me so much time and money and it was easy to do once shown. Please know your time and demonstrations add value and are greatly appreciated!

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[@gregk2043]

Straight forward, as he showed and explained. Opens. I dont know about what others are talking about with the open button needing to have the spring to push off of. Thank u for this. My washer is 2021 model. The big one

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[@Rellim1861]

I have a family of 5 and a mountain of dishes. Then the spring came off. This video saved a ton of time. All fixed! Thank you!!

[@DIYPinto]

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[@thesilverballpodcast]

I appreciate this video and your patience in dealing with a little spring that is a PITA to load on this little plastic piece. I had NO idea how this was going to go in, but you helped me out. THANKS!

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[@Troy5150]

Can't believe this vid was on here, but thought I'd take a shot. Thanks so much man, fixed it!

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[@ozzyshaddick148]

Thank you! My gasket was messed up, I took it apart, and was dreading figuring out how to line up that spring. Saved me probably a ton of time!

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[@christina9207]

Fixed it in 2 seconds with your video! ...after being on hold with KitchenAid for an hour. You Rock!

[@DIYPinto]

Perfect! thank you for watching

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[@ryanshanahan6304]

Just what I needed. My gasket came loose and I didn’t put the spring back properly after reassembly, so the door wouldn’t open during cleaning. Thank you for this!

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[@IrisKotmel]

One week into owning this dishwasher and the spring was out of place. Thank you for this video!

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[@peggyduvall6727]

Genius! Thank you so much! Dispenser broke 1 day before family coming over, fixed now! I appreciate you!

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[@JudyRahn-dy9ow]

Thank you for posting this video- You just saved me a lot of money with this simple spring fix! Thank you for sharing!!

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[@Mark-o5f]

Was ready to buy a new one was watching videos on how to install it then I found your video fixed it perfectly Thanks

[@DIYPinto]

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[@jere2143]

Thank you so much. I thought I was going to have a large repair bill. I haven't run it thru a cycle yet, but with your help, it looks like I've fixed it myself.

[@DIYPinto]

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[@ardee471]

Fantastic video don't think I spent more than 15 minutes to replace the gasket and re-install. Thanks much!!

[@e.m.h.3807]

BINGO! This was making crazy for weeks and it seemed like an easy fix. I just didn’t want to risk breaking it. Thanks so much. You’ve saved me SO much headache getting the spring back in place in 5 seconds flat

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[@robertbenavidez7164]

I did mine in 4.99 seconds 😉🤣😂

[@Filiste0]

Lifesaver, has been struggling for weeks. Very easy fix! Thanks man

[@mikemclaine4591]

I wish I had found this video sooner- my gasket was hanging out for over a year. I called Whirlpool, who were only too happy to send out a repair man at considerable expense. They could not give me a tip on how to fix it myself. So easy if you know what you’re doing. Once I took off the lid, the spring came out so I needed that help too.Thank you!!

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[@lindap6245]

I'm convinced that for the 2 years I've owned the dishwasher that the gasket was never in there properly and sometimes I had to try 20 times to close the lid before starting the load. In desperation, I popped the lid off, not knowing if it was supposed to be able to come off (!) and then didn't know how to get the spring back in. Thanks for the helpful video that showed me I hadn't broken anything. I'm subscribing.

[@gerry1202]

Thanks for posting this! All the other searches were for replacing the very expensive and cheap, flimsy assembly, which involves taking the door apart. I wouldn't have known how to open the hatch.

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[@luzmariaseminario5663]

Thank you so much. I could not believe I found so easy this video. I had the rubber gasket out for 2 years. I did not know how to take out the door. So easy video to follow. One thing, it took me no time to put it back, even the spring. It took me a second. Much more faster that in the video :)

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[@LouCartier-x2h]

You are a lifesaver, my friend. Thank you. We have an LG, rather than a Whirlpool, and the long end of the spring is differerent, but your essential principles kept me going ... finally it clicked. Blessings.

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[@mmilunic]

This was a truly authentic video and I value you demonstrating trial and error!

[@terminatorgir]

So thankful for you breakdown, I got the door off and the spring shot out and I had no idea how it went

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[@Timdogg1934]

Do you know where I can order one of these springs?

[@DIYPinto]

can anyone help-out with this question?

[@theretiredmonster]

I couldn’t find just the spring

[@deemkapeemka]

There is a free one in a floor model at your local appliances store. Sure thing they can fix it under warranty after charging other socer-moms $75 for a piece of plastic.

[@dastile6825]

Thank you. In our situation, the little peg on the inside under side next to the rubber cover handle, broke in two. Unbelievable how expensive the one little piece is to purchase. But at least I saved big on not having to call a service guy cuz of your video. Thanks!

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[@CptCrackers]

Thanks!! This was the instruction I needed to pull the cover off and fix the gasket.

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[@pennycooperider6234]

THANK YOU!!!!!!! I’ve been so frustrated for months over having a gasket sticking out of my lid & the lid not staying shut 🤬.

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[@bigt5125]

Very good video. I was able to fix mine finally after watching this, but, had to make one modification that others may need to do. So I found that after I got the spring back into place, it would keep popping out after I opened and closed the tray to test it. So I quickly figured out that all I had to do was bend the spring at both ends inward toward their respective holes that the ends go into just a bit so it stays in place and it worked! Very happy!

[@DIYPinto]

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[@no77ip]

Man I'm having the same problem. Be grateful for for some more explanation about how you solved this. Works great until I shut all the way and then I'm getting caught up on the inner tab and then won't open without force

[@ginas.j.8034]

THANK YOU for making this video, I just spent an hour trying to find a video that fixed my problem, and I just kept getting videos on installing it, but nothing that was showing me how to put the spring back in! I’m glad I found your video!

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[@rmpapa-zz6vv]

Great video. Proves you can find anything on KZbin.

[@K.3PO]

Where can I find that a replacement spring?

[@DIYPinto]

@K.3PO people have been saying on amazon

[@carlcheng4129]

Thanks, it worked, make sure you fully press the short end of the pin into the hole, otherwise you may have trouble opening the draw when pressing the open button

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[@whathappened215]

This had been bugging me for so long! Literally a five minute fix job! Thank you!

[@DIYPinto]

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[@pemond33]

This video was exactly what I needed to fix my dishwasher. Thanks!

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[@gail7035]

Thank you!!!! You saved me from having a meltdown lol. Great video, could see everything you did. Other videos did not allow me to see the spring, etc.

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[@Zelfire85]

Thank you for this video. Such a easy fix saved me money.

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[@denised.9500]

Can you purchase just the door, do you know? I thought I could fix it after watching your video till I realized the locking door at the bottom is missing. Thanks.

[@happimo]

Thanks to your 3 year old video, I fixed the my dispenser drawer 😃!

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[@m.w.kaplan447]

finally fixed our dishwasher thanks to you! couldnt see the parts as they werent in the fram sometimes but got the job done

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[@bikutoi]

Great video, but where can I buy the spring? It looks like it whirlpool only sells the complete detergent dispenser (not individual springs), but I only need to replace the spring which has disappeared. Any suggestions greatly appreciated.

[@DIYPinto]

@bikutoi I'm not sure.

[@YuryIvanov-b6q]

Thanks, for the video. I have a problem with the same detergent drawer. I won't stay close. It doesn't look like something broken or missing pieces. Any idea?

[@GarySmith-co9rr]

Best vid on this. I could not figure out where the short end went. Thank you

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[@Rabidsmiley665]

This was just what I needed, thank you!

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[@wiibunny]

YOU ARE THE BEST! Thank you for the great video! Very helpful! I was able to fix my dishwasher!

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[@Jerry-xv1ie]

Great video. Exactly what I needed. Took less then a minute to fix gasket.

[@DIYPinto]

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[@ironmanjimbo]

This video saved me a fortune. Thank you so very much for explaining how to fix the door with the springs situated just right!

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[@mzimany1]

I use you video at least every 2 months. Thanks 🙏 but it is a design problem. I’m just glad I can fix it with the parts.

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[@Shahid6547]

Thank you. I did exactly what you said to reset the rubber gasket for the soap dispenser and it worked.

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[@johndonnahue8486]

CUZ! This is exactly the video I needed! You’re the man!

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[@craigrooney5029]

Perfect! Saved me replacing the whole drawer. Thank you

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[@amandarochelle1807]

this was so helpful! worked on my frigidaire 18" dishwasher with a very similarly designed latchy spring situation. thank you!!

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[@lg3589]

Thank you! I saved myself a lot of time and money and feel so good about fixing it myself.

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[@DaB1865]

Great video. I too need to replace the just the door. Where can the door and the spring be purchased? Thanks!

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[@rogeliomedina3777]

Many thanks for the video, your instructions were very helpful!

[@spkennyva]

Very helpful! Saved me money and time! Worked perfectly on my 2017 KitchenAid model.

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[@timcoury1862]

The only problem here is, you don’t put the short end of spring in that hole. You place it in the back of the channel to the area left of small hole. This allows the “open” button to actually push up on wire to open it properly. If you place wire in hole, this does give the feel that it is working but catches wire on that moving part under lid when you try to open and you have to start all over again.

[@scourgetsc]

Agreed.

[@chrismcdermott6518]

Also agree. If you put the short end of spring in hole, it will dislodge first time.

[@sstocker31]

triple agree

[@whathappened215]

Disagree. I've opened and closed mine about 10 times. This could change after I run a cycle, I guess, but it's working just fine right now.

[@JL-bo2zb]

This. The arm of the spring needs to go on the underside lever of the open button. Otherwise, the open button has nothing to keep it lifted. I tried both ends of the springs in the holes, and while the lid would latch - it wouldn't spring open when the button was pushed.

[@robertbenavidez7164]

THIS VIDEO, WAS VERY HELPFUL Thanks for sharing this important information!

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[@visigrog]

Thanks a lot, exactly what was needed to fix my dishwasher.

[@sevengrapes]

Super helpful. I got this fixed in minutes with no cussing.

[@DIYPinto]

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[@Sarah-tg2nk]

Lifesaver! Hopefully it works fine during the next wash! ☺️

[@JohannaByrne9]

Thank you! Took me a couple minutes to fix it.

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[@tanyachilds5019]

Thanks for the how-to. Done....and done, thanks to your direction!!

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[@Bitey_Cat]

Thank you, I was going nuts trying to figure out what went where. 🤪🥴 This vid was a fantastic help and I really appreciate it! 🏆

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[@meilleuramismom]

Thank you so much! Saved me lots of frustration

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[@gerrilank9496]

Thank you. Fixed it in 1 minute.

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[@Hazar_Habri]

Thank you I was able to put it back from the first time after watching you

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[@charlyesquivel8180]

Got a part number for the spring? Or where can I find a replacement spring?

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Charly I do not have the part number. did you ever figure it out?

[@charlyesquivel8180]

@@DIYPinto yea I got it

[@davidgunnells]

@@charlyesquivel8180 where did you find a replacement spring?

[@samsimmons6214]

@@charlyesquivel8180 What is it (the part #)?? Seems like a lot of us are in the same boat - we just need the spring but Whirlpool wants us to buy the whole dispenser!

[@gordongrecko]

Thank you for posting this!!!! Easy fix with the help of your video.

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[@nimblename]

Dude. Exactly what I needed, thank you!! Also, when the spring went flying… I felt that 😂

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[@gwenhuckabey3419]

I have the Kenmore Elite and it worked perfectly!! Thank you again!!!!!

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[@thadfelton9302]

Thanks for the how to video! Do you have a suggestion on where I can order another replacement spring?

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[@georgecolombo]

This was extremely helpful. Thanks so much for posting this.

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[@justinderks2577]

Help! This video is exactly what I need but the problem is I have no idea where my original spring went. Whirlpool will not sell the individual spring and wants to sell me the entire detergent compartment as a piece which is over $100. It seems like such a simple fix based on the video. Any idea where I can find a replacement spring?? Thanks. -Justin

[@davidgunnells]

I have the same problem. Were you able to find a replacement spring?

[@reebie6067]

Awesome. Try getting this information from KitchenAid. They wanted to sell me a $164 replacement dispenser. It literally took me less than 2 minutes to push the gasket back into place and return the spring to its proper place. Thanks

[@Teamster4Life]

Thank you so much for this video, I had this exact issue and your video helped walk me through fixing it

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[@laurastevens9800]

Yesssss! Thank you for this information! I fixed it in 5 seconds!

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[@anandsubramanian7427]

Thanks a lot. This helped save lot of time and you made it easy!

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[@vPeteWalker]

This was a humongous help! Thank you so much!

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[@JoelWelter]

Thanks! I just fixed my dispenser. Saved me from buying a new dishwasher, I'm sure.

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[@duke3422]

I just fixed it according to your youtube. Thanks.

[@ashfamilyvideos]

Great video. However my issue is that the door doesnt stay closed and locked. I noticed that the grey little stopper with the hook latch that i see on yours is no longer on mine. It must of fell off . I wonder if there is another fix for that without replacing the entire detergent drawer?

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[@mikeheyfron2526]

​@DIYPinto that is where I'm at

[@dblhelx]

Thanks! Simple video but helped me 100% thank you, sir

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[@farianaz1047]

Thank you so much because of this video i saved someone bucks and did it myself. many thanks 😊

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[@davidsalas5751]

You’re a hero, thanks for the help

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[@lauradasti5558]

I think my spring needs to be replaced . It’s really bent out of shape. Can I order a new spring piece without ordering the whole mechanism?

[@HiwattGuitarsDDR]

I just reassembled mine after watching this. It has a very cheap feel, which does not instill much confidence in it holding up over the long term. I think it was that rubber seal that became partially detached and dislodged the spring and the "OPEN" latch. If not for the mesh filter, these parts would likely have gone down the drain and possibly jam the drain pump or become lodged in the drain hose.

[@jaycos9048]

Thanks. I followed your directions and it worked but I may have a different problem. I cannot get the door to stay closed when I slide it forward. Is there a fix for that?

[@jaycos9048]

This is the model number that I have WDT730PAHZ