While the dishwasher gasket is soaking, clean the door of the appliance thoroughly. The warm water will soften the dishwasher gasket while making it easy to work with, while the dishwashing liquid should eliminate a lot of the friction that could make replacing it difficult. Take the replacement dishwasher gasket and soak it in a tub of warm water with several drops of dishwashing liquid in it. Otherwise you can use a pair of pliers to pull it completely off the dishwasher. If there are brackets, loosen them with a screwdriver, but avoid removing them completely. Some are pressed into place, whereas others are kept into place by small brackets. Another alternative is to take the old gasket along with the model number of your appliance to a home improvement center and replace it with a similar part.Д«egin by removing the old dishwasher gasket. These replacement parts are often sold online directly from the manufacturer, which ensures the proper fit for your appliance. If you are unsure which one you need contact the manufacturer of your appliance.

Luckily this job is something that most homeowners can complete on their own.Д«efore beginning make sure you have the appropriate dishwasher gasket as a replacement. The rubber of the dishwasher gasket often wears away or becomes stiff, preventing it from making an appropriate seal with the surrounding appliance. Replacing a faulty dishwasher gasket can remove the need to replace the entire appliance.

How to replace a dishwasher gasket