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Why does my dishwasher door drop open too fast?

less than a minute readApr 20Lyle Weischwill
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Tension springs connected to the door hinges help control how fast your dishwasher’s door drops when you open it.

When the door drops without any resistance, a tension spring may be broken or disconnected. Follow the steps in our How to replace a dishwasher door spring repair guide to reconnect a disconnected dishwasher door spring or replace a broken spring.

If a dishwasher door spring is broken, replace both springs at the same time to ensure that the control tension is the same on both sides of the door.

Check the dishwasher door hinges while examining the door springs. Replace damaged or broken door hinges, because they can contribute to the dishwasher door falling open too fast.


These repairs may help solve your dishwasher problem

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Replace the dishwasher door hinge spring

A door hinge spring attaches to each side of the dishwasher door hinges. The door springs provides tension when the dishwasher door opens so it doesn't drop down too quickly. If a spring is broken, the door drops without control, and the door springs need to be replaced. Replace both springs so the sides have equal tension.

Dishwasher door hinge spring

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Apr 01
By Lyle Weischwill
How to replace a dishwasher door spring

If your dishwasher door falls open too quickly, chances are the door spring is broken. This easy-to-…

Repair time and Difficulty

 30 minutes or less
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Replace the dishwasher door hinge

The dishwasher door hinge is attached to a spring. It pivots on a pin to allow the door to open and close in a controlled manner. If the door hinge is damaged, it won't allow the door to open and close properly. In that situation, replace the door hinge.

Dishwasher door hinge

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