Whirlpool WDT720PADM2 leak help

[crawfman]

Model Number

WDT720PADM2

Brand

Whirlpool

Age

6-10 years

Hi there folks. I have a WDT720PADM2 that has a leak. It begins a minute or so after startup and seems to be pretty steady. I shut it off before it got too bad. It looks like it’s under where the clean out screen is (not technical name, I know). I’ve included the photo here and it’s the part that is circled. I’m new to fixing dishwashers and not sure where to start and wanting some advice before I disconnected and pulled it out. Thank you!
Wes

 

[Jake]

Hi, Its possibly leaking from the diverter sump seal, that's the most common place for it to leak on these models.

You'd need to order the sump assembly, it comes with the new diverter motor seal already installed in it for you, unfortunately that don't sell that diverter seal separately.

Here's the sump assembly for your model:
WPW10455268 Sump


There is a video in the part link that shows you how to replace the sump assembly.

Also see if you can reach your hand in and feel if its coming from the Motor to Pump seal first. It can leak there as well.

Here's the Motor to Pump seal for your model:
Motor to Sump Seal WPW10538166


There is a video in the part link that shows you how to replace the Motor to Pump seal.

Let us know what you find.