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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairGE Dishwasher Door Spring Replacement #WD03X20316
GE Dishwasher Door Spring Replacement #WD03X20316
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Total Parts Cost
$17.68Estimated Savings
$112.5005:54
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the door springs on GE dishwashers. The most common reason for replacing the door springs is when one is broken, causing the dishwasher door to fall open when unlatched. They should always be replaced in pairs, even if only one breaks, because they wear at the same rate.
All of the information in this door spring replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE
Tools used: 1/4” socket or nut driver, channel-lock pliers, 5/16” socket or nut driver, pliers
All of the information in this door spring replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE
Tools used: 1/4” socket or nut driver, channel-lock pliers, 5/16” socket or nut driver, pliers
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace a door spring on your dishwasher, you will need to uninstall the appliance first.
2
To do this, turn off the power to your dishwasher and shut off the water supply valve.
3
Use a quarter inch socket or nut driver to remove the screws securing the lower access panel.
4
Remove the panel along with any insulation.
5
Use channel lock pliers to help unthread the water supply line fitting from the inlet valve.
6
Be prepared for some water to spill.
7
Next, use a 5/16 inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screw securing the junction box cover.
8
Pull the cover off.
9
Note the location of the wires, then untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the wires.
10
Unthread the strain relief nut and detach the strain relief from the junction box.
11
Next, disconnect the drain hose from the sink or garbage disposer and feed it through the cabinet.
12
Open the dishwasher door and remove the mounting bracket screws.
13
To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the legs to lower the appliance.
14
Now, to avoid damage, very carefully pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet.
15
Use pliers to help detach the door cable from the hinge and detach the cable from the old spring.
16
Remove the old spring.
17
Install the new door spring by hooking one end onto the mounting screw.
18
Now, attach the door cable to the other end.
19
Align the cable on the pulley, then reattach it to the hinge.
20
Make sure the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall.
21
Then, gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
22
Adjust the leveling legs if necessary.
23
Replace the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
24
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or disposer.
25
Make sure the hoses elevate it above the connection point.
26
Fully position the wire strain relief in the junction box and secure the strain relief nut.
27
Connect the wires using the wire nuts.
28
Align the cover and replace the screw to secure.
29
Reconnect the water supply line to the inlet valve.
30
Replace any insulation.
31
Reposition the lower access panel and secure it with the screws.
32
With the repair completed, turn the water supply back on as well as the power, and your dishwasher should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the door springs on GE dishwashers. The most common reason for replacing the door springs is when one is broken, causing the dishwasher door to fall open when unlatched. They should always be replaced in pairs, even if only one breaks, because they wear at the same rate.
All of the information in this door spring replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE
Tools used: 1/4” socket or nut driver, channel-lock pliers, 5/16” socket or nut driver, pliers
All of the information in this door spring replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE
Tools used: 1/4” socket or nut driver, channel-lock pliers, 5/16” socket or nut driver, pliers
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace a door spring on your dishwasher, you will need to uninstall the appliance first.
2
To do this, turn off the power to your dishwasher and shut off the water supply valve.
3
Use a quarter inch socket or nut driver to remove the screws securing the lower access panel.
4
Remove the panel along with any insulation.
5
Use channel lock pliers to help unthread the water supply line fitting from the inlet valve.
6
Be prepared for some water to spill.
7
Next, use a 5/16 inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screw securing the junction box cover.
8
Pull the cover off.
9
Note the location of the wires, then untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the wires.
10
Unthread the strain relief nut and detach the strain relief from the junction box.
11
Next, disconnect the drain hose from the sink or garbage disposer and feed it through the cabinet.
12
Open the dishwasher door and remove the mounting bracket screws.
13
To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the legs to lower the appliance.
14
Now, to avoid damage, very carefully pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet.
15
Use pliers to help detach the door cable from the hinge and detach the cable from the old spring.
16
Remove the old spring.
17
Install the new door spring by hooking one end onto the mounting screw.
18
Now, attach the door cable to the other end.
19
Align the cable on the pulley, then reattach it to the hinge.
20
Make sure the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall.
21
Then, gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
22
Adjust the leveling legs if necessary.
23
Replace the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
24
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or disposer.
25
Make sure the hoses elevate it above the connection point.
26
Fully position the wire strain relief in the junction box and secure the strain relief nut.
27
Connect the wires using the wire nuts.
28
Align the cover and replace the screw to secure.
29
Reconnect the water supply line to the inlet valve.
30
Replace any insulation.
31
Reposition the lower access panel and secure it with the screws.
32
With the repair completed, turn the water supply back on as well as the power, and your dishwasher should be ready for use.
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