I have a Kenmore Dishwasher that leaks water when run. It seems to run perfectly but leaks water. I suspect it’s due to having not run at all for 8 months while we weren’t living in the house. Other than the leak, it runs perfectly. The water is dripping from the bottom of the motor so I suspect, (correct me if I’m wrong), it’s the impeller shaft seal. Can I replace this seal and carry on or will it require more than that?
Also, is there a write-up anyone knows about to accomplish that task?
There is a seal kit part way down the page. If you click on the picture a new page will open with more views and then you can click on them to expand them.
Basically a picture is worth a thousand words.
Looks like instructions are included.
If I cross match WD19X10032 (#6 item in the above link), it comes back with the same number as the kit shown is the ApplancePartsPros link.
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Can I replace this seal and carry on or will it require more than that?[/COLOR]
Cannot say but if it is the motor/pump seal this should fix it.
NOTE: Be sure to add a couple quarts of water to the unit before firing it up. These pumps do not like to run when dry, they can burn up the pump seal.
Also, is there a write-up anyone knows about to accomplish that task?
See above.
Also a turkey baster or sponge comes in handy to get most of the water out of the unit before disconnecting. Saves on mopping up a mess. Remove the sump cover to get at it. Be careful as there is often broken glass in the sump.