DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the top sprayer hose on a Danby dishwasher. The most common reasons for replacing the hose are poor water pressure to the dishwasher, no water reaching the dishwasher at all, or leaking.
All of the information for this dishwasher top sprayer hose replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Danby
Tools needed: 5/8" wrench, adjustable wrench, Phillip's head screwdriver, pliers
Step-By-Step Instructions1
To replace the top sprayer hose in your dishwasher, you will need to uninstall the appliance. To do this, turn off the power to your dishwasher
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Shut off the water supply valve.
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Remove the lower access panel by lifting it up from the bottom to detach.
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Use a 5/8th inch wrench or an adjustable wrench to help unthread the water supply line from the inlet valve elbow fitting be prepared for some water to spill.
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Next, use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screw securing the junction box cover. Then pull the cover off.
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Note the location of the wires then untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the wires.
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Unthread the strain relief nut if applicable and detach the strain relief from the junction box.
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Next, disconnect the drain hose from the sink drain or garbage disposer and feed it through the cabinet.
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Open the dishwasher door and remove the mounting bracket screws.
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To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the legs to lower the appliance.
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Very carefully pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet.
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Undo the fasteners so you can fully release the insulation blanket.
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Use pliers to release the clamp securing the top sprayer hose to the connecter.
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Unthread the screws securing the lower rear panel.
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Break off the pinch clamp securing the top sprayer hose to the water supply tube.
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You can now detach the old hose from the tube and fully remove it.
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Install the new top sprayer hose by sliding the spring clamp over one end.
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Attach the hose to the connecter and secure it with the clamp.
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Feed the hose through the frame.
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Slide a new clamp onto the hose attach the hose to the water supply tube and secure it with the clamp.
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Reposition the rear panel and thread the screws to secure.
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Remember to secure the circulation pump bracket to the rear panel.
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Reposition the insulation blanket and secure the fasteners.
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Make sure the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall then gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
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Adjust the leveling legs if necessary.
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Replace the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
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Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or disposer.
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Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
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Fully position the wire strain relief in the junction box and secure the strain relief nut if applicable.
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Connect the wires using the wire nuts.
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Align the cover and replace the screw to secure.
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Reconnect the water supply line to the inlet valve elbow fitting.
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Realign the lower access panel and snap it into place.
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With the repair completed, turn the water supply back on as well as the power and your dishwasher should be ready for use.