Having trouble with the upper rack wheels
in your tall tub Maytag or Amana dishwasher?
Take a close look at your rack wheels. It’s not just that one that’s come off -- they’re all broken! The top rack wheels have a design defect that causes them to fail quite quickly. One of the primary issues is that the hubs are installed with a sheet metal screw and this cracks them. To make matters worse the factory wheel hub isn't available as a replacement unit part.
Did you know?
Stainless steel is 100% recyclable. In fact, an average stainless steel object is composed of about 60% recycled material, 25% originating from end-of-life products and 35% coming from manufacturing processes.
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We're interested in helping you improve the longevity of your other appliances as well. This saves your money and our planet's environment.
If you have suggestions or information on other appliance design defects that you'd like to see corrected, please send them along. If we're able to correct the issue, you'll get free parts and extend the life of your appliance.
Contact
Feel free to contact us if you're interested in securing parts to fix your appliances once and for all.
Is there a solution?
We have a Maytag Quiet Series 300, MDB7600, and had the same issue you have. An engineer by trade, I found myself making my own hubs. Now, the last wheel replacement you’ll ever need is right here too. This is an indestructible kit of custom hubs, machine screws and lock-washers. The kit is made entirely from commercial food service high grade 300 series stainless steel.
They will never crack or rust. They operate smoothly, and the temperature extremes of the washer will never have an adverse effect upon them.
Curious about the fit? The top rack hubs are about 3/8" diameter, by 9/16" long. Refer to the pictures, they fit many dishwashers.
Your other options?
A new upper rack assembly is about $100. Another option is the rack adjuster assembly, but these are $70 (you will need both sides). Both of these options are quite wasteful since you’ll be filling your trash with a good deal of unnecessary metal and plastic.
Ordering
Stainless steel is expensive. We sell these hubs at $10 each (there are four in a set), plus shipping. PayPal payment is available, with a flat shipping charge.
U.S. Postal to Continental U.S.
U.S. Postal to Canada or Non-Continental U.S.
You will be billed immediately. Product is usually shipped within a few days of your order. Shipments inside the United States take two to four days depending on U.S. Postal delivery. Shipments to Canada may take up to 14 days.
Maytag Dishwasher Wheel Hubs