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W10837249 Dishwasher Lower Spray Arm Replacement for Whirlpool
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- Direct replacement for Whirlpool W10837249, fits Kenmore, KitchenAid, and Maytag dishwashers built on the Whirlpool platform.
- Common fix when dishes on the bottom rack come out dirty or the arm wont spin freely.
- Upgraded design with reinforced pivot to outlast the original plastic part.
- Installs in under 5 minutes, lifts off and the new one snaps on.
- No tools needed.
Prices are accurate as of the date of publication and are subject to change.
What the W10837249 does
The W10837249 is the lower spray arm that rotates underneath the bottom rack and sprays wash water up through the dishes. When the original plastic pivot wears out, the arm wobbles or stops spinning, and the bottom rack of dishes comes out dirty.
Symptoms when this part fails
- Bottom rack dishes come out dirty or with food residue
- Lower spray arm wobbles or doesn't spin freely when pushed by hand
- Spray arm visibly cracked or warped
- Some spray holes blocked even after cleaning
Compatibility
Fits the Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag family. Specifically:
- Whirlpool dishwashers WDT, WDF, WDP, WDP series built 2014 to present
- KitchenAid KDTM, KDFE, KDPE series
- Maytag MDB series (Whirlpool platform)
- Some JennAir JDB series
Also replaces: WPW10837249, AP6037035, PS11770258
Tools you'll need
- None (pulls off and clicks on)
Difficulty: Beginner · Time: Under 5 minutes
How to install the W10837249, step by step
- Open the dishwasher and pull the bottom rack all the way out
- Lift the bottom rack out of the dishwasher (most rolls right out)
- The lower spray arm is now exposed, snap the old one straight up off the pivot
- Place the new spray arm onto the pivot, push down until it clicks
- Spin the new arm by hand to confirm it rotates freely
- Replace the bottom rack and run a normal cycle
Related troubleshooting
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