How to repair a dishwasher, not draining - troubleshoot Whirlpool

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[ChasePK]

10 year later, I’m in my first home, it has the original dishwasher. This exact one, and this video just saved me a repair fee. I don’t know much you check on your old videos but just know this is still helping people to this day.

[danielbaker]

I have been a tech for 27 years and watched countless how to videos for everything under the sun. You Sir, have made the holy grail of DIY video's. Clear, easy and concise. Kudos!

[kashew]

I know this is an old video... but I swear this just saved my relationship (as well as my dishwasher) .. haha 😄 THANK YOU

[clairek]

Thank you. This saved my 15yr old Whirlpool dishwasher and I did it myself. I am a 70 yes old female.

[angiesamborski]

I can’t thank you enough for the great video .I am a 69 year old woman .I followed your instructions, removed the debris and my dishwasher is like new .Saved time and money 💰.Thank you so much

[JoeMac]

I watched this 5 years ago and again tonight to fix my dishwasher. This is an enduring YouTube classic. Thank you!

[BayleeJae]

Thank you!! I followed your steps today and got my dishwasher to drain properly. I found so much gunk inside. It was nasty!
If anyone is nervous about trying this, just do it! The only issue I had was getting the blade cover off because it was caked shut with grime. I slowly worked at it with a butter knife. But overall it was very easy.

[markpotts]

This is the best tutorial I have ever used. I was done in no time, and I am terrible at fixing things. It included all the necessary steps, good visuals, easy to follow directions. Thanks Adam!

[kayheckt]

Thank you! Your instructions were very clear. My husband had no faith that I could fix our dishwasher. He kept telling me to "Call the guy!" I propped my iPad on the counter and replayed until I finished. He was astonished at my success. Saving the cost of a service call... Nice. The expression on my husband's
face... Priceless! Thanks again!

[dieteh]

Well, VICTORY!! Me! A married mother of two teenagers and a retired military man fixed the dishwasher! Your video was awesome. The impeller blade wasn’t spinning! Floss was wrapped around it! The dishwasher has been “broken for 3 years! Maybe 3 1/2. I fixed it. Thank you!

[Frussh]

Thank you for this sir! 8 years later and this helped me clean everything. God bless people posting random videos years and years ago that help people out in the future.

[nickz]

My dishwasher hadn't been cleaned in YEARS. Finally figured out how to clean the filter. Thank you.

[ronjay]

Just finished cleaning out my dishwasher, and I have to tell you this video is incredibly easy to watch and learn from. Your guidance and calm, reassuring tone made this DIY tutorial an A+ in my books. Thanks Adam!

[rccagraduation]

I am an ecstatic that I found this video. I am a "haying" widow, i.e. haying season just started in NE PA and the dishwasher has been acting up for a while and it finally has gotten so bad that this lady had to take care of it herself. I disassembled it all the way down as you showed. THANKS so very much for the information.

[johnrakoci]

Thanks!! Very good instructions! When unscrewing the wing nut screw holding the spray arm, you explained that it unscrews to the right - opposite of 99% of most screws. Many of us would try to unscrew the normal way to the left, which would break it. Also, saying you need a T-15 driver was again very helpful.

[IrishLincoln]

Thank you very much for this excellent video. I was able to follow it precisely.
My dishwasher is as good as new and runs like the day I bought it after following your directions. I have a Whirlpool Gold Quiet Partner III.

My own advice to anyone watching: DO NOT use any detergent pellets with the gelatin wrappers (The clear packets that dissolve). The wrappers melt, which is convenient, but I found out after opening the chopper cover that the gelatin will eventually clog the entire chopper and filter. Use liquid detergent or powder or powder in pellet form with no wrappers. It will definitely extend the life of your dishwasher by doing so.

[ourcasa]

Top shelf! This is among the best DIY repair videos out there--for any product. Thorough, clear, with just enough helpful tips and no extraneous info. Good job!

[vanessaschmidt]

This video SAVED MY LIFE!! Came home to a wet floor and standing water in the bottom of the dishwasher...on the same day my husband left for a 3-week trip! This video walked me right through everything! THANK YOU!!

[gtrjoe]

Thank you so very much - I've done 675 guitar lessons on YT and your video made everyone worth the effort. My wife nagged me into checking into the drain problem and your video solved our issue. I won a big kiss and you won my appreciation! My Very Best ~ Joe

[ronnamydorr]

I watched a number of videos and read posts with step-by-step instructions on how to handle a dishwasher that doesn't drain but yours was the only one that started at square-one, to first check the drains and the hoses. It was just a small piece of a ceramic bowl that chipped off and was blocking the hose that went into the air gap. So easy and you saved me $50 - $100. I can see why your videos are popular, they're good. Over 1M on this one alone. Think of all the people like me that you helped and saved us money. I'm a new fan! :)