Circulation Pump & Motor Assembly

Circulation Pump & Motor Assembly

Olivia from OH

Dishwasher no water to spray arms, thus broken circulation pump

Screwdriver, Pliers

I had removed the circulation pump prior to ordering a new one, to confirm it was broken and not just clogged needing a cleaning. The new part came with everything attached to it, the diverter, circulation pump, two filters, hoses and gaskets, all just one assembled big unit. I thought it would be easier to just pull the pump off the new part and fit it into the removed pump gap. The problem was, dishwashers apparently use specialized small pinch clamps, not available at big box stores nor any worm clamps in the small size needed. Once I got two small worm clamps at an appliance store, it was easier to replace the pump only, leaving the extra pieces for future repairs, if ever needed. The seller's shipping was extremely fast, which made everything less disruptive in the home without a dishwasher.

Circulation Pump & Motor Assembly

Timothy from WA

Circulation pump failed. Dishwasher would fill and drain but not spray dishes.

Phillips head screwdriver, channel locks (for hose clamps), 4" crescent wrench (disconnect supply tubing) miniature flat head screwdriver (to unlock electrical connectors), nut driver

I pulled out the dishwasher, removed the old circulation pump and found that the pump was not spinning freely. Although I could have just replaced the circulation pump, for ~ $10 additional I was able to purchase entire pump/sump/diverter valve assembly, and most importantly it was readily available in stock. Parts Dr. provided excellent response to my order and I had it on Monday Jan. 3 after placing my order on on 12/30. If you are comfortable with minor wiring, plumbing (getting rubber seals to seat), replacing the pump/sump assembly is not technically difficult (Youtube has good tutorials). Removing the dishwasher, the racks, and setting it on its back then reinstalling took more time than the actual component replacement. You do have to reinstall the "drain" pump from the old sump to the new so use some caution to avoid damaging its wiring or rubber o-ring when it is swapped. The job took about an hour.

Circulation Pump & Motor Assembly

Richard from MI

Wash program makes 5 very faint clicks or attempts to start recirc pump, but no pump or water comes, nothing. After 5 or 10 mins the program abandons the wash cycle. I could not get any diagnostic light on my model.

Hand tools

Need to lube the big circle sump seal to snug it in. Watch your hands on the sheet metal edges. Had to glue in a drain plug into new sump (circuit was not used on my model). New parts work a treat !