Whirlpool Dishwasher Drain Pump (W11412291)

The Whirlpool Dishwasher Drain Pump moves used water out of the tub and through the drain hose during the drain portions of the cycle. It helps prevent standing water and supports proper rinsing by clearing water between wash steps.

Drain pumps can fail from wear in the motor, damage to the impeller, or debris such as glass, food particles, or labels that jam the pump. Leaks at the pump housing or seal can also occur over time. Electrical faults in the motor windings can stop the pump from running or cause it to run intermittently.

These symptoms can help you decide if the drain pump is the part you need:

• Water remains in the bottom of the dishwasher after the cycle ends
• The dishwasher hums during drain but does not remove water
• Intermittent draining or slow draining
• Gurgling sounds at the end of the cycle with little or no water leaving the tub
• Cycle stops mid-cycle or ends with water left behind
• Burning smell or unusual loud grinding or rattling from the pump area
• Water leaking from the pump area under the dishwasher