Hotpoint Dishwasher Pump

Moves water around the dishwasher during the wash and pumps it out at the end.

DifficultyModerate to hard

Typical time60 to 120 minutes

ToolsScrewdrivers, Pliers, Towels and shallow tray

Safety. Unplug the dishwasher and turn the water off before you start. Keep towels and a tray ready for trapped water.

Signs it has failed

Water left in the bottom after a cycle
Dishes not being washed because the spray is weak
A loud grinding, humming or rattling from the pump
A drain-related fault code or the cycle stopping early

Check before you buy

Clean the filter and check for glass or fragments in the sump
Check the drain hose and the house waste connection for kinks or blockages
Listen for the pump humming without moving water

What replacing it fixes: if the signs above match your dishwasher and the checks point to this part, fitting a new one should clear those faults. If the symptoms continue, the cause is elsewhere (a control board, a sensor or a blocked vent or hose).

How to replace it

Unplug the dishwasher and turn off the water
Remove the lower kickboard and pull the unit out or tilt it for access
Note the hoses and wiring, release the clamps and unplug the pump
Remove the pump from its seal or bracket and fit the new one
Reassemble, run a rinse and check for leaks

Guide steps are typical for this type of part. Layouts differ between models, so follow your own manual where it differs.

Getting the right part

Dishwasher pumps differ by whether they are wash, drain or combined units. Match the part number or your model number.

Check your model number first. It is on the rating plate — usually inside the door frame, on the back or side panel, or inside the appliance. Parts that look identical often differ by model, so match the number to the listing before you order.