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Thanks, John. Thanks, John, too. I tried Kroil penetrating oil yesterday, and couple of drops more today, but the wash pump impeller remained stuck (until the hammer, chisel, and pliers intervened). I assume some chlorine-based agent had been used in the machine at some time, with the...

Couple of hammers, couple of punches, couple of chisels... I hammered a two-inch-wide chisel under the wash pump impeller, which snapped the wash pump impeller off its integrally molded shaft collar. I tapped on the shaft collar using a small punch, and it moved downward slightly, so its grip...

My trusty old Kitchenaid KDS-20 dishwasher isn't draining properly, leaving water in the bottom of the tub. I removed the drain line from the dishwasher and the garbage disposal and blew through it, so it's not clogged. I removed the drain solenoid valve, and it is free of obstructions. It...