Thread Number: 91258
/ Tag: Vintage Dishwashers
Kitchenaid KDI-18 cleaning poorly. Need new wash arm support? |
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Post# 1157710 , Reply# 1   8/24/2022 at 01:05 (582 days old) by qsd-dan (West)   |   | |
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You need a new wash arm support part# 4162724. There's a few on Ebay right now. 2 of them are RobertShaw units, I have never used them before, only Hobart and Whirlpool.
Once the new wash arm support is installed, check for lateral play in the brass/bronze wash arm bearing. If there's play, you need a new wash arm. I would highly recommend installing a new seal and drain impeller kit (435102). When the seal goes bad, it leaks water down the motor shaft and takes out the motor bearings. A new Emerson style motor is very expensive. Here's where things get interesting: One used to be able to get the 435102 seal and impeller drain kit for $60 but now Hobart wants nearly $500. Not sure what the F- is up with that BS! Maybe the kit has been discontinued. However, I just looked up the old part# (240366) and found some going for $10 each. GRAB ONE PRONTO! https://www.ebay.com/itm/124047854609QUE... Next item to check is the spray arm water delivery tube that runs between the upper wash arm and and the rear rack. This tube deteriorates overtime and causes a massive loss of pressure. Remove and carefully inspect. The tube should also fit snug. This part has been discontinued as of earlier this year so that will be another difficult to find part in the future. Part# 4171544. |
Post# 1158213 , Reply# 4   8/29/2022 at 20:51 (576 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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Post# 1158215 , Reply# 5   8/29/2022 at 21:04 (576 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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