Where to buy dishwasher parts

A dishwasher is made up of a number of parts, from doors to internal plumbing to a filter to a soap dispenser to internal racks that your dishes and glasses and silverware sit in. The right place to buy dishwasher parts can vary somewhat, depending on the specific part that you need and the specific problem that your dishwasher is having at the time.

From the manuacturer

Often, the single best place to buy dish washers parts is from your manufacturer. When you buy directly from the manufacturer, you are sure to get parts that are meant for your domestic appliance and this will actually specifically fit the dishwasher that you have in your home.
Third-party alternatives If you buy third-party alternatives to the manufacturer parts, then you may always be taking a chance that the parts won't be exactly right or won't fit correctly.
The warranty If your product is still under warranty by the manufacturer, then buying third-party parts or parts other than from the manufacturer, is an even bigger risk as putting in those parts could actually void your warranty. In general, this means that it is always best to contact the manufacturer, or an authorised reseller or repair man for the manufacturer as your first call, when something goes wrong and you need a particular part to solve.

Other options

You do have other options for dish washer dyer parts if you find yourself unable to find manufacturer parts, such as for a discontinued or older item, or if you simply do not want to pay the premium extra cost that manufacturers sometimes charge for parts. Salvage parts You can consider salvage parts, which means that you buy from a machine which has been broken, but that still has a functional part that you need.
This is often the cheapest way to get real manufacturer parts. Third-party parts from home improvement and warehouse stores
You can also buy third-party parts from a wide variety of different places, like home improvement and warehouse stores. In some cases, such as if the part is just tubing or an air gap or a replacement rack for your silverware, buying a third-party part has little risk to you and can save you big money.