How to Replace a Dishwasher Door Gasket

Puddles under the dishwasher are more distressing.It seems that potentially expensive repairs are not bad enough, and at the same time, all of these dirty dishes may have to be done by hand.If you \'ve managed to trace the leak to the doormat, believe it or not, it\'s your lucky day.This part is quite cheap, and replacing the dishwasher door mat is the simplest one in home appliance maintenance.Open the dishwasher door and remove the rack.Find the door washer, which is a soft rubber seal that runs in a recessed passage on the top and both sides of the dishwasher tub.Grab one end of the washer with a finger or a pair of needlesnose pliers.Remove the old washer by pulling the old washer out of the recessed channel.Pay attention to the direction of the gasket when removing the gasket, so you can install the new gasket with the correct side.Clean the passage and dishwasher door with a paper towel or soft rag.Make sure there are no remaining shards in the Channel.Keep the new washer in the middle so that an equal number is hung on both sides.Starting from the top center of the dishwasher, push the center of the washer into the channel with your finger.Continue pressing the washer into the channel at the top and then down along the side of the dishwasher tub.Push the other side of the gasket into the channel in the same way.Check the end of the gasket to ensure that no more than 3/4 is extended from the channel on each side.Trim with a tool knife if necessary.Put the shelf below back in the dishwasher.Close the door and lock it.Leave the door closed and locked for at least three hours, giving the new washer time to meet the requirements of the door.Run the dishwasher and check for leaks.