If your dishwasher isn’t cleaning dishes like it used to or making strange noises, this circulation pump might be the fix. It’s the part that pushes water through the spray arms during the wash cycle—not to be confused with the drain pump. A faulty pump can cause poor cleaning, leaks, or even stop the cycle altogether. This genuine part fits select Whirlpool models, so be sure to check yours before ordering. And don’t forget to unplug the dishwasher before installing!
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Replacing your Kenmore Dishwasher Motor Pump
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This part fixes the following symptoms:
Not cleaning dishes properly | Will Not Start | Leaking | Will not fill with water
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Bryon W - May 24, 2019
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Simple repair, low price, fast delivery.
Very happy to have found Part Select. This part cost considerably less than the repairman was going to charge plus it was great to not have to pay for the labour to install. The video was easy to follow and made installation a breeze! Saved me from having to replace an otherwise perfectly good dishwasher. Was also pleasantly surprised to receive the part in only one day!
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Mark N - February 21, 2026
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Replaced the Motor Pump on a Whirlpool Dishwasher
The part was an exact fit, came in great condition in a well packaged box and in a timely fashion. Appreciated the install video as well which made it much easier.
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Jon M - January 20, 2021
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Easy repairs.
Was at my door in 3 days. Fixed the problem.
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Paul S - July 9, 2019
Verified Purchase
Worked as expected
The part is exactly the same as the original. I used a hose clamp as I do not have a Pex cinch crimping tool for the enclosed clamp.
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Rob T - December 22, 2018
Verified Purchase
Works like new
I know that crimping the hose is difficult but i just removed the motor from the new housing and installed it on the old plastic housing (you will have to twist it). No leaks and is working fine. Remember to put soap on the O-ring before re-assembly.
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Greg W - July 29, 2018
Verified Purchase
Fixed the "not cleaning" issue!
Dishwasher was less and less effective in cleaning, sometimes the detergent just sat in the bottom at the end of the cycle. Sometimes it ran. Then it only ran on 1-hour clean. Then it stopped running all together. Ordered a pump, but it arrived damaged in shipping (plastic pump housing destroyed likely from impact). Customer service here was FANTASTIC in helping me out and shipped another pump right away. Pump was easy to replace, but did require pulling dishwasher out and tipping it on its side. Dishwasher working correctly again!
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Paul W - March 11, 2019
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Right part, excellent video
Not happy about buying a $200 motor for a barely 3-year-old dishwasher but at least the PartSelect made the repair process easy.
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Daniel Q - May 12, 2020
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Easy repair & correct part
Pump was exact match to the one removed & bonus was it came with a new clamp . Fast delivery , like 3 days to the post office . I would definitely use partselect again!
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Ryan E - February 20, 2019
Verified Purchase
Did the trick!
Dishwasher wasn't cleaning. I confirmed water inlet was fine (could here it filling, and inlet stream looked fine when opening door during fill) - but unit was even quieter than normal during the wash cycle. Suspected that there was no water circulation, and confirmed with a GoPro. Part was delivered next day, install was quick and easy (removing the unit from under the counter and reinstalling was the biggest part of the job) and we're not having to handwash every night again.
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Brent C - September 17, 2020
Verified Purchase
Fairly easy repair.
Video on this website that shows the motor repair was very accurate and helped a lot. My dishwasher was filling, draining, but would not do anything else. I checked that all the spray nosels were not plugged and decided (based on the symptoms from the website) that it was the motor. I suspect my motor might have failed prematurity because of the hard water in our area. Just a word of caution.
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change out the old pump with new one actually quieter running pump awesome
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Total Repair Time:
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Dishes not getting washed but water draining and filling working
Remove dishwasher from under kitchen counter. Lay down washer on it's back using some towels or other soft material to protect floor. Disconnect plug from pump motor and to get to the hose clamp easily I had to remove diverter motor. Be careful and slide diverter motor out slowly as it needs to engage the disc when putting back together. This took most of the time since I had to orient the disc slot with the diverter motor shaft that has mating tongue that goes into slot. Install pump motor but use liquid dish soap as lubricant to get hose elbow and pump inlet to slide in mating parts. Be sure to lubricate with same on tang that fits into rubber slot. Tighten elbow hose clamp with proper pliers for job. Re-install diverter motor assembly. Inspect for any oops's and install washer back under counter. Hook back up to drain, water and electric power.
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Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
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1- 2 hours
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
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Jonathan
May 16, 2019
My dishwasher fills up with water and sounds like it is working for a few minutes, but then stops making noise until it drains. The water is hot, the soap dispenses, but just sits on the bottom of the tub. The dishes are not clean at the end, but they are wet. Would this be the correct part to replace?
For model number 665.13099N4212
Hello Jonathan, thank you for your question. Yes, it sounds like water is not being circulated through the unit to turn the spray arms and wash the dishes. We would recommend replacing the circulation pump/motor PartSelect Number PS11773089. Good luck with your repair!
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Galen
February 6, 2018
Will fill with water but will not go through spray arms drains fine is it the motor/pump
For model number KDFE104DBL0
Hi Galen,
Thank you for your question. If the water is not going through the spray arms, there are some parts that you will need to check to see which one is causing the issue. You will need to check the filter, the turbidity sensor, the heating element, the push-in retainer clip, the water inlet valve, the motor pump, the pump, the spray arms and the drain hose. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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Barb
March 9, 2018
Is there a video on changing the motor pump
For model number Wdf760sadm1
Hi Barb,
Thank you for your question. There is a video on our website that you can reference on how to install the pump. The dishwasher in the video may not show exactly like the one you have, but it will give you a general idea on how to install the part. You will find the video under part number PS11753379. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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Chad
November 16, 2017
I have water entering the dishwasher but it does not seem to be making pressure. I do not hear water going through the spray bars. It drains fine. Could this be the motor/pump or the motor?
For model number WDT920SADE1
Hello Chad,
Thanks for your question. The motor and pump assembly is the more likely cause for your issue. It can also be a good idea to examine the water inlet valve, part number PS11752927, to check if that is intact.
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Hi Luwan, Thank you for the question. The most common part replaced if it is not draining would be the drain pump, PartSelect Number PS11753379.Here is a link to the video on how to do the repair. Hope this helps!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRTH3Wq_Apw
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Domenic
April 8, 2018
Water will not enter machine. Water valve is open. It did pump last load of water out. It will run through all cycles. Had a service man out who said it was the motor. Is it the diverted motor, or motor and pump? Unit is 4 years old.
For model number KDFE104DSS0
Hello Domenic, thank you for your question. If the unit is not pumping water through the unit, but is filling and draining you should replace the MOTOR-PUMP W11032770. Please enter the part number into the site for current price and availability. Good luck with your repair!
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Julie
April 4, 2019
Im not exactly sure what's happening with my dishwasher. The inside of the tub is always dirty and my kids always say that the cups smell like throw up. Nothing seems to be getting clean. Ive had to manually clean out the dishwasher from black sludge. Its pretty nasty. I paid 700 for this machine and its been nothing but a pain. Ive had 3 repair s for it and and never had it actually working properly. Please help me!
For model number KDTE204ESS3
Hello Julie, thank you for your question. We would recommend removing the filter PartSelect Number: PS11759673 and screen PartSelect Number: PS11755148 and cleaning them well. You may also want to remove the spray arms and clean them well. Reassemble the unit and run a cycle with vinegar and water. If that doesn't clean the smell, you may want to replace the circulation pump, sump and the hoses. I hope this helps!
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ALLEN
September 10, 2019
The machine drains. But it does not wash. Which pump would it be ?
For model number WDF750SAYM3
Hi Allen, If your washer fills with water but doesn't agitate, the problem is likely to be a faulty lid switch, a broken belt, or a problem with the motor. If it is a motor it likely would be the pump motor. Thank you for your question and good luck with your repair!
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Mark
June 21, 2022
Are your parts genuine OEM parts?
For model number KDTE204ESS1
Hello Mark, Thank you for the question. All the parts we sell are brand new OEM parts direct from the manufacture. We never sell used or after market. If you need help placing an order, customer service is open 7 days a week. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you!
Does this pump heat the water as it circulates it?
For model number wdf760sadm2
Hello Stephen, Thank you for contacting us. The circulation pump only circulates the water to the spray arms. For the model number that you have provided, the heating element would actually help to heat the water, but you should still make sure there is hot water flowing into the dishwasher from the fill hoses. We hope this helps and if you need help placing an order, customer service is open 7 days a week. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you!
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