Door Balance Link Kit
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Product Description
If your dishwasher door is not opening or closing properly, it may be time to install a new balance kit. This part helps to support the weight of the door as it opens and closes. You should also check on the condition of the door springs as well, as they work with the balance kit and may also need to be replaced when you do this repair. This genuine OEM parts kit includes two door balance links and two door balance mounts with wheels, which will replace both the left and righthand sides. If you do need to replace the springs, please note that these are sold separately and are not part of this kit. Installing the parts is a simple job, however you will need access to both sides of your dishwasher. This will require pulling it out from under your counter or cabinets. You will need a 5/16 nut driver to remove and replace the new balance mounts, and you may need a Philips screwdriver to remove the mounting hardware in order to pull your dishwasher out to work on. This kit can also be known as a door spring cable kit, or the door cable kit.
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Works with the following brandsKitchenAid, Kenmore, Whirlpool, Maytag
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Works with the following productsDishwasher
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Fixes the following symptomsDoor latch failure, Door won’t close, Noisy, Leaking
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Part Number Cross ReferencePart# 8194001 replaces these:AP3775412, 1059756, 8194001, 8194001, 8194001VP, 8270018, 8270021, 8270022, 8524474, 8535568, W10158291
Product Description
If your dishwasher door is not opening or closing properly, it may be time to install a new balance kit. This part helps to support the weight of the door as it opens and closes. You should also check on the condition of the door springs as well, as they work with the balance kit and may also need to be replaced when you do this repair. This genuine OEM parts kit includes two door balance links and two door balance mounts with wheels, which will replace both the left and righthand sides. If you do need to replace the springs, please note that these are sold separately and are not part of this kit. Installing the parts is a simple job, however you will need access to both sides of your dishwasher. This will require pulling it out from under your counter or cabinets. You will need a 5/16 nut driver to remove and replace the new balance mounts, and you may need a Philips screwdriver to remove the mounting hardware in order to pull your dishwasher out to work on. This kit can also be known as a door spring cable kit, or the door cable kit.
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Works with the following brands:KitchenAid, Kenmore, Whirlpool, Maytag
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Works with the following products:Dishwasher
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Fixes the following symptoms:Door latch failure, Door won’t close, Noisy, Leaking
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Part# 8194001 replaces these:AP3775412, 1059756, 8194001, 8194001, 8194001VP, 8270018 ... Show more , 8270021, 8270022, 8524474, 8535568, W10158291 Show less
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Replacing your Door Balance Link Kit

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Customer:Rex from Fuquay-Varina, NC
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Parts Used:8194001
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Difficulty Level:A Bit Difficult
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
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Customer:Robert from Cotopaxi, CO
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Parts Used:8194001
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver
2) Slide dishwasher out.
3) Replace all parts on both left and right sides with parts in kit.
4) Note: The replacement parts had upper and lower pullys on the pivot. This is MUCH BETTER than the original parts which only had lower pullys. The problem was the string would wear through at the upper surface of the pivot where it rubbed the plastic. The upper pully fixes this.
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Customer:Julie from San Diego, CA
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable)
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Customer:Kenneth E from Ellenwood, GA
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Parts Used:8194001
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Difficulty Level:Very Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:
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Customer:James from Avonmore, PA
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Parts Used:8194001
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers, Socket set
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Customer:Gregg from Castle Rock, CO
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Parts Used:8194001
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver
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Customer:Paul from Palmyra, VA
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Socket set
2. Noticed that the nylon cord door balance link was broken and the door spring was lying on the floor.
3. Attached the new nylon cord to one end of the spring and then reattached the other end of the spring to the frame.
4. Threaded cord through pulleys and attached the oval end of cord to the door hook. (Hint: this step is made easier by placing a slotted screwdriver into the oval end and pulling it over top of the door hook and then let the oval end slide onto the door hook.
5. Slide the dishwasher back into place and screw the top of it into the counter.
I replaced both sides so that this problem will not occur for another 8 years. I am sending back the springs which are not needed.
So, either an $18.00 part and 20 minutes of time, or a $250.00 service call. You decide!
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Customer:Joseph from Mission Viejo, CA
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Parts Used:8194001
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Pliers, Screw drivers
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Customer:Giorgio from Pepperell, MA
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Parts Used:8194001
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
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Customer:RICHARD from TOWSON, MD
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Parts Used:8194001
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
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Manufacturer Part Number: 8194001