GE Permatuf

[pavintagefan]

I'm having a leaking issue with my KitchenAid KDI-21 dishwasher. I'm planning on removing it and finding out what's going on (it's leaking badly from above, where the supply fixture routes to the upper sprayer).
I really like this machine and hopefully it is an easy fix. If not, I'm checking out some replacement ideas and came across a very nice GE Permatuf dishwasher on marketplace for $100.



What's the general opinion on these?
Thanks much,

 

[phillymatt53]

My Kitchenaid KDC-19 dishwasher had a small leak too, located underneath where the hose for the upper spray arm connects to the pump housing.
Apparently, the fitting is press-fitted to the pump housing and I suppose through the years the rubber connector my have shrunk due to aging.
Removing the top of the pump housing, the top housing merely presses against the rubber connector.
Cleaning the area and the mating surfaces, I used some carefully applied Permatex "Red" gasket sealer, which is good for over 600 degrees once cured.
I allowed the sealer to cure for a couple of days.
No more leaks

Just locate the specific area, clean any residue, and the sealer should eliminate the leak.
$10 bucks for a tube of Permatex is better than spending $100 on another machine, which might have hidden problems.

 

[pavintagefan]

My Kitchenaid KDC-19 dishwasher had a small leak too, located underneath where the hose for the upper spray arm connects to the pump housing.
Apparently, the fitting is press-fitted to the pump housing and I suppose through the years the rubber connector my have shrunk due to aging.
Removing the top of the pump housing, the top housing merely presses against the rubber connector.
Cleaning the area and the mating surfaces, I used some carefully applied Permatex "Red" gasket sealer, which is good for over 600 degrees once cured.
I allowed the sealer to cure for a couple of days.
No more leaks

Just locate the specific area, clean any residue, and the sealer should eliminate the leak.
$10 bucks for a tube of Permatex is better than spending $100 on another machine, which might have hidden problems.

Thanks, I'm planning on removing it and seeing what's going on, but preparing for worst case scenario...