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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairFrigidaire Dishwasher Drain Pump Replacement (part A00126401)
Frigidaire Dishwasher Drain Pump Replacement (part A00126401)
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$99.94Estimated Savings
$112.5007:16
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the drain pump on Frigidaire dishwasher model #FGID2466QF7A. The most common reason for replacing the drain pump is when the dishwasher is leaking from the motor area.
All of the information for this drain pump replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire & Electrolux
Tools needed: Quarter-inch socket, Phillips-head screwdriver, Channel-lock pliers, T-20 Torx bit, flathead screwdriver, & a small flat-head screwdriver.
All of the information for this drain pump replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire & Electrolux
Tools needed: Quarter-inch socket, Phillips-head screwdriver, Channel-lock pliers, T-20 Torx bit, flathead screwdriver, & a small flat-head screwdriver.
Step By Step Instructions
1
Frigidaire Dishwasher - Model FGID2466QF7A
2
Dishwasher Drain Pump Replacement
3
Tools & Assistance Needed
4
"You will need a quarter-inch socket or a phillips-head screwdriver, channel-lock pliers, a quarter-inch socket or a T-20 Torx bit, a towel or blanket, and a small flat-head screwdriver for this procedure, and you may need assistance."
5
"To replace the drain pump in your dishwasher, you will need to fully uninstall the appliance."
6
Be sure to turn off the power to the appliance.
7
Shut off the water supply valve.
8
"Using a quarter-inch socket or a phillips-head screwdriver, unthread the two mounting screws securing the lower access panels."
9
Set the panels aside.
10
Use channel-lock pliers to unthread the water supply line elbow fitting from the inlet valve - be prepared for some water to spill.
11
Use a quarter-inch socket or a T-20 Torx bit to unthread the screw to release the junction box cover.
12
"Note the orientation of the power wires, then untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the wires."
13
Unthread the screw to release the grounding wire.
14
Unthread the strain relief nut and detach the strain relief and power wires from the junction box.
15
Disconnect the drain hose from the sink drain or garbage disposer and feed it through the cabinet.
16
"Unthread the mounting screws securing the dishwasher to the countertop, cabinet, or floor."
17
"To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the legs to lower the appliance."
18
Gently pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet.
19
Tip the appliance back and rest the rear panel on a towel or blanket.
20
"Note the orientation of the wires connected to the circulation motor, then disconnect them."
21
You can use a small flat-head screwdriver to help detach the circulation motor cover.
22
"Note the orientation of the drain pump wires, then disconnect them."
23
Use a T-20 Torx bit to unthread the three mounting screws securing the drain pump to the sump.
24
"With the screws unthreaded, you can pull the old pump free."
25
Prepare the new drain pump for installation by applying some lubricant to the gasket.
26
Align the pump with the sump housing and push it into place.
27
Thread the three mounting screws.
28
Connect the drain pump wires to the appropriate terminals.
29
Replace the circulation motor cover and reconnect the wire connecters to the motor terminals.
30
Return the dishwasher to its upright position.
31
"Confirm that the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall, then gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet."
32
Adjust the leveling legs if necessary.
33
"Rethread the screws to secure the appliance to the countertop, cabinet, or floor."
34
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or disposer.
35
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
36
"Fully position the wires and strain relief in the junction box, then thread and tighten the strain relief nut."
37
Secure the grounding wire with the screw.
38
Join the black wires together and the white wires together and secure them with the wire nuts.
39
"With the wires positioned inside the junction box, realign the cover and rethread the screw to secure."
40
Reconnect the water supply line fitting to the inlet valve.
41
Realign the two access panels.
42
Secure with the two mounting screws.
43
Turn the water supply back on as well as the power.
44
Congrats! Your dishwasher is ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the drain pump on Frigidaire dishwasher model #FGID2466QF7A. The most common reason for replacing the drain pump is when the dishwasher is leaking from the motor area.
All of the information for this drain pump replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire & Electrolux
Tools needed: Quarter-inch socket, Phillips-head screwdriver, Channel-lock pliers, T-20 Torx bit, flathead screwdriver, & a small flat-head screwdriver.
All of the information for this drain pump replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire & Electrolux
Tools needed: Quarter-inch socket, Phillips-head screwdriver, Channel-lock pliers, T-20 Torx bit, flathead screwdriver, & a small flat-head screwdriver.
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Frigidaire Dishwasher - Model FGID2466QF7A
2
Dishwasher Drain Pump Replacement
3
Tools & Assistance Needed
4
"You will need a quarter-inch socket or a phillips-head screwdriver, channel-lock pliers, a quarter-inch socket or a T-20 Torx bit, a towel or blanket, and a small flat-head screwdriver for this procedure, and you may need assistance."
5
"To replace the drain pump in your dishwasher, you will need to fully uninstall the appliance."
6
Be sure to turn off the power to the appliance.
7
Shut off the water supply valve.
8
"Using a quarter-inch socket or a phillips-head screwdriver, unthread the two mounting screws securing the lower access panels."
9
Set the panels aside.
10
Use channel-lock pliers to unthread the water supply line elbow fitting from the inlet valve - be prepared for some water to spill.
11
Use a quarter-inch socket or a T-20 Torx bit to unthread the screw to release the junction box cover.
12
"Note the orientation of the power wires, then untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the wires."
13
Unthread the screw to release the grounding wire.
14
Unthread the strain relief nut and detach the strain relief and power wires from the junction box.
15
Disconnect the drain hose from the sink drain or garbage disposer and feed it through the cabinet.
16
"Unthread the mounting screws securing the dishwasher to the countertop, cabinet, or floor."
17
"To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the legs to lower the appliance."
18
Gently pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet.
19
Tip the appliance back and rest the rear panel on a towel or blanket.
20
"Note the orientation of the wires connected to the circulation motor, then disconnect them."
21
You can use a small flat-head screwdriver to help detach the circulation motor cover.
22
"Note the orientation of the drain pump wires, then disconnect them."
23
Use a T-20 Torx bit to unthread the three mounting screws securing the drain pump to the sump.
24
"With the screws unthreaded, you can pull the old pump free."
25
Prepare the new drain pump for installation by applying some lubricant to the gasket.
26
Align the pump with the sump housing and push it into place.
27
Thread the three mounting screws.
28
Connect the drain pump wires to the appropriate terminals.
29
Replace the circulation motor cover and reconnect the wire connecters to the motor terminals.
30
Return the dishwasher to its upright position.
31
"Confirm that the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall, then gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet."
32
Adjust the leveling legs if necessary.
33
"Rethread the screws to secure the appliance to the countertop, cabinet, or floor."
34
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or disposer.
35
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
36
"Fully position the wires and strain relief in the junction box, then thread and tighten the strain relief nut."
37
Secure the grounding wire with the screw.
38
Join the black wires together and the white wires together and secure them with the wire nuts.
39
"With the wires positioned inside the junction box, realign the cover and rethread the screw to secure."
40
Reconnect the water supply line fitting to the inlet valve.
41
Realign the two access panels.
42
Secure with the two mounting screws.
43
Turn the water supply back on as well as the power.
44
Congrats! Your dishwasher is ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Drain Pump
$99.94
Total$0.00
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