Parts reference
Dishwasher parts
Poor cleaning is nearly always maintenance rather than a broken part: blocked spray holes, a filter nobody has ever taken out, or water arriving lukewarm. When a part has genuinely failed, drain pumps and door latches dominate, and the circulation motor is the one repair that can outprice the machine.
- Parts priced
- 10
- Price band
- $10–$330
- Suppliers stocking
- 5
- Repair guides
- 12
Find your dishwasher model number first
No supplier can sell you the right part without it, and the name printed on the front of the appliance is not it.
On the edge of the inner door
Open the door and look at the side or top edge of the door panel itself — the surface you only see when the door is open. This is where most brands put it.
On the tub rim
Same door-open view, but on the frame of the tub rather than the door. Check the left rim first.
Behind the lower kick plate
Two screws release the toe panel. The tag is on the frame or on the side of the tub behind it.
What the tag looks like
Typically 10 to 14 characters, and on several brands there is a shorter number printed on the door frame that is a series code, not the model. If a supplier's search returns nothing, you have probably read the series code — go back and take the longer string.
What fails on a dishwasher
Ordered most-replaced first. Prices are typical retail ranges for the part alone — not quotes, and not including labour. Confirm the part against your model number before you order.
| Part | What you notice | Install | Typical price | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drain pump | Standing water in the sump at the end of every cycle, often with a buzz at the drain step. | moderate1–2 hours | $35–$120Either works | 8–12 years |
| Spray arm | Top rack comes out dirty, or grit sprayed back onto everything. | easy10–20 minutes | $15–$55Aftermarket is fine | 5–10 years |
| Door latch and switch assembly | Cycle will not start, or stops the moment the door is nudged. | easy30–60 minutes | $20–$80Either works | 6–12 years |
| Water inlet valve | Too little water in the tub, a long fill, or an F7/E4 style fill fault. | moderate45–90 minutes | $20–$75Either works | 8–12 years |
| Heating element | Dishes come out wet and plastics stay soaked after a full heated-dry cycle. | moderate1–2 hours | $25–$85Either works | 8–14 years |
| Float switch | Machine will not fill even though water is available at the tap. | easy20–40 minutes | $10–$35Aftermarket is fine | 10+ years |
| Door gasket or tub seal | Water trickling down the front of the door or pooling at the toe kick. | easy30–60 minutes | $20–$75Buy OEM | 6–12 years |
| Rack roller and adjuster kit | Upper rack sags, jams, or drops on one side when you pull it out loaded. | easy15–30 minutes | $12–$50Either works | 5–10 years |
| Detergent dispenser | The door of the dispenser stays shut through the cycle, or opens and the tablet does not dissolve. | moderate1–2 hours | $30–$100Buy OEM | 8–12 years |
| Circulation pump and motor | Cycle runs full length with no wash sound and the dishes come out exactly as they went in. | advanced3–4 hours | $90–$330Buy OEM | 8–14 years |
Easy · 5
Moderate · 4
Advanced · 1
5 of these 10 parts need nothing more than a screwdriver. Before you accept a repair quote on a dishwasher, it is worth knowing which tier the part sits in — the labour is usually the larger half of the bill.
OEM or aftermarket for a dishwasher
Paying OEM for everything is waste. Saving on the wrong part costs you the repair twice.
The door gasket and the sump seal are worth buying OEM; every leak complaint that follows a repair traces back to a seal that was almost the right profile. Spray arms, rack rollers, float switches, inlet valves and drain pumps are all safely aftermarket. Control boards are OEM only in practice — the aftermarket ones are usually refurbished originals anyway.
- Buy OEM on this appliance
- Door gasket or tub seal, Detergent dispenser, Circulation pump and motor
- Aftermarket is fine
- Spray arm, Float switch
- Either works — buy on price
- Drain pump, Door latch and switch assembly, Water inlet valve, Heating element, Rack roller and adjuster kit
- Still under warranty?
- Call the manufacturer before you buy anything. A covered repair costs nothing, and fitting a part yourself first can complicate the claim.
Where to buy dishwasher parts
Shipping and returns are the terms each supplier publishes; where none is stated, we say so rather than guess. We are not affiliated with any of them and earn nothing from these listings.
| Supplier | Shipping | Returns | Part finder |
|---|---|---|---|
| PartSelectpartselect.com1-888-738-4871 | Free over $49 | 365 days | Model number search |
| RepairClinicrepairclinic.com1-800-269-2609 | Not listed | 365 days | Symptom-based finder |
| Appliance Parts Prosappliancepartspros.com1-877-477-7278 | Same-day dispatch | Not listed | Parts diagrams by model |
| Sears Parts Directsearspartsdirect.com1-800-252-1698 | Not listed | Not listed | Model lookup with exploded diagrams |
| Amazon Appliance Partsamazon.com1-888-280-4331 | Prime next-day | Easy returns, no window stated | Keyword search and reviews |
Guides that use these parts
Tools, safety warnings and the steps in order, before you spend anything.
easy
Dishwasher Not Cleaning
easy
Dishwasher Not Draining
moderate
Dishwasher Leaking
easy
Dishwasher Not Drying Dishes
easy
Dishwasher Soap Dispenser Not Opening
easy
Dishwasher Spray Arm Not Spinning
moderate
Dishwasher Door Won't Latch or Stay Closed
moderate
Dishwasher Won't Start
moderate
Dishwasher Not Filling With Water
easy
Dishwasher Smells Bad
easy
White Film on Dishes
moderate
Dishwasher Making Noise
Next steps
Not sure the dishwasher is worth the part?
Check what it is still worth before you spend. The Appliance Blue Book takes its age, brand tier and condition and tells you whether a repair still makes sense — or points you at someone local who can quote the job properly.