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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairFrigidaire Dishwasher Condensation Tube Replacement 5304475612
Frigidaire Dishwasher Condensation Tube Replacement 5304475612
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Total Parts Cost
$41.58Estimated Savings
$112.5007:25
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the condensation tube on Frigidaire dishwashers. The most common reason for replacing the tube is the dishwasher leaking.
All of the information in this condensation tube replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire
Tools used: 5/8 inch wrench, phillips head screwdriver
All of the information in this condensation tube replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire
Tools used: 5/8 inch wrench, phillips head screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace the condensation tube in your dishwasher, you will need to uninstall the appliance. To do this, turn off the power to your dishwasher
2
Shut off the water supply valve.
3
Use a 5/8th inch wrench to unthread the water supply line fitting from the shut-off valve – be prepared for some water to spill.
4
Use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws to release the lower access panel.
5
Unthread the screws securing the inner access panel.
6
Lift up the panel to detach.
7
Remove the nut and bolt securing the grounding wire to fully remove the panel.
8
Next, unthread the screw securing the junction box cover. Then 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 drain 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 front legs to lower the appliance.
14
Now, very carefully pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet.
15
Move the insulation out of the way.
16
Release the spring clamp securing the condensation tube to the sump and pull the tube off.
17
Release the clamp securing the tube to the air duct and pull the old tube free.
18
Prepare the new condensation tube for installation by sliding spring clamps on each end.
19
Now feed the new tube under the dishwasher.
20
Attach one end of the tube to the air duct and secure it with the spring clamp.
21
Attach the opposite end to the sump and secure the clamp.
22
Realign the insulation.
23
Make sure the water supply line and drain hose are accessible through the cabinet wall then gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
24
Adjust the leveling legs if necessary.
25
Replace the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
26
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or disposer.
27
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
28
Fully position the wire strain relief in the junction box and secure the strain relief nut.
29
Connect the wires using the wire nuts.
30
Align the cover and replace the screw to secure.
31
Secure the grounding wire to the inner access panel with the nut and bolt.
32
Set the panel in place and rethread the screws to secure.
33
Realign the outer access panel and secure it with the screws.
34
Feed the water supply line through the cabinet and reattach it to the shut-off valve.
35
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 condensation tube on Frigidaire dishwashers. The most common reason for replacing the tube is the dishwasher leaking.
All of the information in this condensation tube replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire
Tools used: 5/8 inch wrench, phillips head screwdriver
All of the information in this condensation tube replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire
Tools used: 5/8 inch wrench, phillips head screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the condensation tube in your dishwasher, you will need to uninstall the appliance. To do this, turn off the power to your dishwasher
2
Shut off the water supply valve.
3
Use a 5/8th inch wrench to unthread the water supply line fitting from the shut-off valve – be prepared for some water to spill.
4
Use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws to release the lower access panel.
5
Unthread the screws securing the inner access panel.
6
Lift up the panel to detach.
7
Remove the nut and bolt securing the grounding wire to fully remove the panel.
8
Next, unthread the screw securing the junction box cover. Then 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 drain 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 front legs to lower the appliance.
14
Now, very carefully pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet.
15
Move the insulation out of the way.
16
Release the spring clamp securing the condensation tube to the sump and pull the tube off.
17
Release the clamp securing the tube to the air duct and pull the old tube free.
18
Prepare the new condensation tube for installation by sliding spring clamps on each end.
19
Now feed the new tube under the dishwasher.
20
Attach one end of the tube to the air duct and secure it with the spring clamp.
21
Attach the opposite end to the sump and secure the clamp.
22
Realign the insulation.
23
Make sure the water supply line and drain hose are accessible through the cabinet wall then gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
24
Adjust the leveling legs if necessary.
25
Replace the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
26
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or disposer.
27
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
28
Fully position the wire strain relief in the junction box and secure the strain relief nut.
29
Connect the wires using the wire nuts.
30
Align the cover and replace the screw to secure.
31
Secure the grounding wire to the inner access panel with the nut and bolt.
32
Set the panel in place and rethread the screws to secure.
33
Realign the outer access panel and secure it with the screws.
34
Feed the water supply line through the cabinet and reattach it to the shut-off valve.
35
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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