can't find parts for a Kenmore dishwasher

[Homerboy]

Did it ever occur to you to pay a professional to repair your dishwasher?

Did it ever occur to you sometimes it's worth the effort? I like to do things with my hands. I like to learn how things work. Taking them apart and putting them back together. And if I can do it for a fraction of the cost, why wouldn't I?

I like the fact that you posted last night, then 9hrs later you post again with a snide comment.

 

[Homerboy]

Buy a new dishwasher. Screw fighting a loosing battle for a month.

Yeah. I think I'm at that point. Ironically, we've been shopping for a new range and I really want a new fridge too. So, it looks like it just makes sense to get a whole new set of kitchen appliances. Gotta hold off a bit first and pay off some other bills before drop more money.

 

[BoomerD]

Yeah. I think I'm at that point. Ironically, we've been shopping for a new range and I really want a new fridge too. So, it looks like it just makes sense to get a whole new set of kitchen appliances. Gotta hold off a bit first and pay off some other bills before drop more money.

If your dishwasher is pissing on your floor...sounds like maybe that one should be first...

 

[Micrornd]

Yeah. I think I'm at that point. Ironically, we've been shopping for a new range and I really want a new fridge too. So, it looks like it just makes sense to get a whole new set of kitchen appliances. Gotta hold off a bit first and pay off some other bills before drop more money.

Most of the big box stores have package deals in the spring, either outright or rebates.
Maybe wash the dishes by hand till then ?

 

[JEDIYoda]

Did it ever occur to you sometimes it's worth the effort? I like to do things with my hands. I like to learn how things work. Taking them apart and putting them back together. And if I can do it for a fraction of the cost, why wouldn't I?

I like the fact that you posted last night, then 9hrs later you post again with a snide comment.

It has been a month, so obviously your in no hurry!! Carry on!!

 

[Scarpozzi]

It looks to be surging when the sprayer arm goes around. You replaced the seal, but it looks like it's got a gap or the door isn't lined up right. Another thought....could water be getting behind the soap dispenser and inside the door itself?

 

[Homerboy]

It looks to be surging when the sprayer arm goes around. You replaced the seal, but it looks like it's got a gap or the door isn't lined up right. Another thought....could water be getting behind the soap dispenser and inside the door itself?

Yeah it's clearly as the arm comes around and hits the door. While I can't see any gap or anything, there's clearly one there. As you suggested, the door must have gotten out of alignment or something. I'm just going to have to live with it until we replace everything I guess. As well, it was a good learning experience.

 

[Homerboy]

Most of the big box stores have package deals in the spring, either outright or rebates.
Maybe wash the dishes by hand till then ?

Yeah - quite honestly they always seem to have "deals" on appliances. We can sill use the dishwasher - just have to put a bowl under the one corner and keep the kick plate off. Honestly, it's not that big of deal so who knows how long we'll draw this out

 

[Scarpozzi]

Yeah it's clearly as the arm comes around and hits the door. While I can't see any gap or anything, there's clearly one there. As you suggested, the door must have gotten out of alignment or something. I'm just going to have to live with it until we replace everything I guess. As well, it was a good learning experience.

I have kids and they have fallen over my dishwasher door a few times because they weren't paying attention. It didn't bend anything, but I was just thinking there would definitely be a possibility that if something happened to either the hinge or the latch, it may not be compressing the seal enough to work properly.

Here's a suggestion from Sears....it's suggesting to check the sprayer arm for cracks or a loose tube:

If the door seal is okay and the water leaks only from the bottom of the door, the problem could be that a cracked spray arm or a loose tube is creating a wave action inside the tub. The wave action will slosh water over the front lip of the tub and drip out the bottom of the door.
First open the dishwasher door and check that no dishes are blocking the spray arm so it can’t rotate fully. If the spray arm can rotate fully and isn’t cracked, check the tube connection on the pump’s water outlet opening. Spray at a loose connection can also create a wave action.
To check the connection, open the dishwasher door and remove the bottom dishrack. Release and remove the bottom spray arm. Refer to your owner's manual for directions on how to remove the spray arm if it’s different from this model. Reconnect the tube if the connection is loose. If your dishwasher is a Kenmore with the TurboZone spray arm, check the TurboZone feed tube as well.
Some dishwasher pumps have an outlet that screws on top of the pump. If you have this type of dishwasher, make sure those screws are tight. The screws in this type of pump can work loose over time. When the screws get loose, water shoots through the side of the pump outlet, creating wave action that can cause a leak.
If you can’t find the cause of the leak, we recommend having a Sears service technician examine the dishwasher. The technician may need to run the dishwasher with internal components exposed. Only a service technician with adequate training should preform these checks due to the risk of electrocution.

 

[Homerboy]

FWIW, I bit the bullet and ordered an new DW (and range) for the kitchen.
New fridge will come later - I need to find one that will fit properly
Thanks to everyone for their thoughts and suggestions