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Portable Dishwasher Unicouple
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Post# 338379   3/28/2009 at 18:02 (5,505 days old) by jakeseacrest (Massachusetts)        

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Hi guys. My KDC60A dishwasher hose keeps popping off the faucet. It'll be good for most of the cycle and then it will come flying off the faucet. The other day I had to hold it on while it was filling just to finish. What is going on? Do I need a new unicouple?




Post# 338380 , Reply# 1   3/28/2009 at 18:10 (5,505 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH)        
Check the aireator (however it is spelled)

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This inexpensive part, which screws onto the faucet, has a ring that the unicouple clips onto. If the ring gets worn away, the unicouple won't stay attached.

Just an easy thought,
Dave


Post# 338381 , Reply# 2   3/28/2009 at 18:21 (5,505 days old) by autowasherfreak ()        

I'm sort of having the same problem. I have problems getting mine to stay when I first hook it up. Once it's on it stays on. The adapter has had lot of use, not just for the dishwasher, but when I had my Whirlpool portable washer was well. The next time I'm at the hardware store, I'm going to get a new adapter.

Post# 338387 , Reply# 3   3/28/2009 at 18:43 (5,505 days old) by launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)        
Time For A New Adapter

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Had same problem a few years ago, and a new adapter solved the problem.

The faucet adapter is used for both the washing machine and dishwasher hoses, thus gets a fair amount of "on and off" use. Sooner or later surfaces wear down and no longer "grip".

L.


Post# 338456 , Reply# 4   3/28/2009 at 21:49 (5,505 days old) by jakeseacrest (Massachusetts)        

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Thanks guys...I was hoping it was an easy fix.

Post# 338484 , Reply# 5   3/28/2009 at 22:46 (5,505 days old) by soberleaf ()        
where to find

know lowes has em, we have em at home depot too, come in two sizes, large or small, all my kitchenaid portables and my frigidaire dish mobile use the large size. about 5 bucks i think.

Post# 338568 , Reply# 6   3/29/2009 at 12:29 (5,504 days old) by everythingold (Grand Rapids, Michigan)        

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The assembly on the dishwasher that connects to the faucet can break too. I cut them off bad machines, so I have a few spares. As far as I know, you can't buy the assembly. matt

Post# 338597 , Reply# 7   3/29/2009 at 14:56 (5,504 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA)        

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Connector rebuild kits might still be available. The Maytag portable dishwashers have collar kits for rebuilding the dogs, o-rings, etc,. so I would imagine other brands have them, too.

RCD


Post# 338797 , Reply# 8   3/30/2009 at 11:37 (5,503 days old) by jakeseacrest (Massachusetts)        

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I found an old aerator under my sink from god knows where? Maybe the previous Kenmore...anyway it fits and seems to be holding up through the main wash. Thanks everyone!


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