How To Fix Frigidaire Dishwasher Upper Spray Arm

How to Fix a Frigidaire Dishwasher Upper Spray Arm

If your Frigidaire dishwasher isn't cleaning dishes as well as it used to, the problem could be a faulty upper spray arm. The upper spray arm is responsible for spraying water onto the top rack of dishes, and if it's not working properly, the dishes in the top rack won't get clean.

There are a few things that can cause the upper spray arm to stop working. The most common problem is that the spray arm is clogged with food debris. Other potential problems include a faulty spray arm motor, a damaged spray arm, or a problem with the water supply to the spray arm.

In this article, we'll show you how to troubleshoot and fix a Frigidaire dishwasher upper spray arm. We'll cover everything from cleaning the spray arm to replacing the motor.

How to Clean the Upper Spray Arm

The first step in troubleshooting a faulty upper spray arm is to clean it. To clean the spray arm, follow these steps:

1. Turn off the water supply to the dishwasher. 2. Remove the upper rack from the dishwasher. 3. Locate the upper spray arm. It's usually located in the center of the dishwasher, under the upper rack. 4. Unscrew the spray arm from the dishwasher. 5. Use a small brush or toothpick to clean any food debris from the spray arm. 6. Rinse the spray arm with clean water. 7. Reinstall the spray arm in the dishwasher. 8. Turn on the water supply to the dishwasher.

How to Replace the Upper Spray Arm Motor

If cleaning the spray arm doesn't fix the problem, the next step is to check the motor. The motor is located at the bottom of the spray arm. To replace the motor, follow these steps:

1. Turn off the water supply to the dishwasher. 2. Remove the upper rack from the dishwasher. 3. Locate the upper spray arm. It's usually located in the center of the dishwasher, under the upper rack. 4. Unscrew the spray arm from the dishwasher. 5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the motor. 6. Remove the motor from the spray arm. 7. Install the new motor on the spray arm. 8. Connect the electrical connector to the motor. 9. Reinstall the spray arm in the dishwasher. 10. Turn on the water supply to the dishwasher.

How to Replace the Upper Spray Arm

If cleaning the spray arm and replacing the motor doesn't fix the problem, the last step is to replace the spray arm. To replace the spray arm, follow these steps: