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Maytag dishwasher door spring repair.
With a 5 16 nut driver or hex socket remove the screw from the tensioner.
Unhook the spring from the rear leg of the dishwasher.
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Using pliers release the spring from the rear bracket.
The most common reason for replacing the dishwasher door spring is when it is broken or damaged.
If this occurs one or both springs should be replaced.
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If the door closes by itself move the tensioner to a higher number hole and replace screw.
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The new tension spring usually should be in the same position to provide the proper opening closing tension.
The spring ensures that your dishwasher door does not fall open too quickly.
Remove any item that is protruding outside the rack.
For some issues such as a broken dishwasher door spring or gasket you ll also need to pay to replace the parts.
The cost of a replacement depends on the parts as well as the make and model of the dishwasher.
1 2 or 3 in the front leg of the dishwasher.
The screw can be put into one of three holes.
Check both racks for items that may be stuck and protruding.
This will cause the door to not shut or seal properly.
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If a white piece of plastic known as the spring link connects the top of the spring to a notch in the dishwasher door hinge move the spring link to another notch on the door.
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This part consists of one spring.
Some replacement parts are relatively inexpensive while others can really add to your total bill.
All of the information for this dishwasher door spring replacement video is applicable to the following brands.
To replace the spring you will need to pull the dishwasher about six inches to a foot out from the cabinet.