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Need a Maytag Dishwasher Part or Where to Find it
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Post# 609452   7/10/2012 at 16:34 (4,279 days old) by Megs104 ()        

We have a very old Maytag Dishwasher that I am absolutely in love with. There's nothing out there like it anymore, and the belt snapped today. My heart broke! We've searched online for a replacement, but can't find anything. If anyone has any ideas or is able to get us this part, it would be much appreciated.

Model #WUWC300 Maytag Dishwasher (portable)

Part #911471 Belt 240-50

could possibly be a Whirlpool belt

Thanks in advance.

Megan





Post# 609455 , Reply# 1   7/10/2012 at 16:55 (4,279 days old) by APPLIGUY (Oakton Va.)        
YEA!!!!! MEGAN!!!!!

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I am so glad you are not subscribing to the new is better philosophy that is so prevalent these days.......you need to shoot an email to Combo52 aka John Lefever.....you will find his email address on the members profile page. He is a really nice guy and I am sure he can tell you what belt might to use as a substitute. In the meantime can anyone else help ???????PAT COFFEY

Post# 609458 , Reply# 2   7/10/2012 at 17:31 (4,279 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
MT DW Belt

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Is Whirlpool pt# 902115 and should still be available, if it has been discontinued call Larry @ Modern Parts in Ohio and he will probably have a substitute 216-661-6966 John.

Post# 609459 , Reply# 3   7/10/2012 at 17:33 (4,279 days old) by Kenmore71 (Minneapolis, MN)        

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Perhaps I'm mistaken Megan, but I think you have the wrong part number for that belt if we are thinking the same dishwasher. The WU(WC)300 uses the same silicone belt that all belt-drive Reverse Rack Maytags used from 1975 until the late 80s. I just did a part search for the WU/WC300 and the ORIGINAL part number comes up as 9-2115. FSP (Whirlpool) usually recodes that to 902115. Upon further investigation, the new number is 6-9021150. Dey Appliance lists it as in-stock at $35. You may be able to find it a tad cheaper other places, but this particular belt is not too hard to find YET. Also, make sure you apply some of the poly-lube when you install the new belt. You'll be amazed at how much quieter the DW runs, especially when its draining!

Post# 609465 , Reply# 4   7/10/2012 at 18:12 (4,279 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
MT DW Belt

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Thanks for the part number update Mark, these belts are actually made of urethane material not silicone, but silicone grease is applied because of all the noise problems that the urethane belts caused. Maytag cheeped out when they designed this DW as it was already an expensive machine to build because they had to put an extra shaft and bearing assembly in the pump that was usually taken care of by the motors bearings. If the had built it correctly they would have used a V-belt with a spring tensioned idler pulley and it would have lasted the life of the DW and never made a sound, despite Maytag's claims their DWs never enjoyed great reliability.

If this type design were being built today they would use a stretch poly-vee belt like those used in FL washers, this type of drive is virtually silent and very durable, but of coarse appliances are far more durable than those made in the 1970s and 80s. Just look how much more durable today's cars and trucks are today compared to that time period, not many of us are driving 1980s cars everyday LOL.


Post# 609567 , Reply# 5   7/11/2012 at 07:48 (4,278 days old) by Megs104 ()        
Thank you so much!

Never did I think I would find such a helpful group of people...about dishwashers! You all are absolutely amazing and have made it possible for me to hang on to my wonderful, old dishwasher. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.

Megan


Post# 609668 , Reply# 6   7/11/2012 at 14:57 (4,278 days old) by Volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH)        
Call me.

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I work for Cincinnati Appliance Parts and we have that belt in stock. I can sell it to you for a smidge under $20.00 or so and then shipping of $10.50 if you cannot find it locally.

(513) 221-1195, ask for Dave,
Dave


Post# 821869 , Reply# 7   5/3/2015 at 11:03 (3,252 days old) by rp1399 ()        
Boxes of NOS maytag parts

I've got a box of NOS Maytag parts, many discontinued new in the factory packages. I'm listing with pictures on eBay under my acct Lemmes however should someone be interested in a batch of them to get a washer or dryer running again, contact me so we can work out a bundle. Saved these parts and know that someone an really use them.

Thank You
Steve


CLICK HERE TO GO TO rp1399's LINK on eBay


Post# 821919 , Reply# 8   5/3/2015 at 19:16 (3,252 days old) by electronicontrl (Grand Rapids, MI)        
Maytag belt-drive dishwasher

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Congrats on searching for a fix for your Maytag dishwasher. I hope you are able to find the belt for a reasonable price.
When I was a junior in HS (1980) we got a WC700 in harvest wheat. We loved that machine! It is still in place but is seldom used since my 80 year old dad washes dished by hand. However I use it when I go back there. Over the years I replaced the belt, water valve, door switch, rinse-aid solenoid and the fan motor.

My house initially had a WU482 but I now have the Jenn-Air cousin direct drive model DWU9905. I also added a WC401 found on CL.

Continue to enjoy your Maytag dishwasher!


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