GE Dishwasher Lower Rack (WD28X34744) (Replaces WD28X26099, WD28X26103)

The lower rack is the main dish-holding basket that sits on the bottom level of your dishwasher and rolls in and out on wheel assemblies along the lower tracks. It holds plates, pots, pans, and larger items in position during the wash cycle so water and detergent can reach all surfaces effectively.

Important Compatibility Note: Part number WD28X34744 is the current manufacturer-approved replacement for the following discontinued part number(s): WD28X26099, WD28X26103. If your appliance documentation or old part uses any of these numbers, this is the correct, updated component for your repair.

Lower racks wear out over time from repeated loading and unloading, exposure to heat and moisture, and contact with heavy cookware. The vinyl coating on the rack tines can chip or crack, leaving bare metal that rusts and can transfer rust stains to dishes, and the rack wheels or glides can break, making it difficult to slide the rack smoothly in and out.

These symptoms can help you decide if a lower rack issue matches your problem:

- Rust spots or reddish-brown stains appearing on dishes after a wash cycle

- Visible rust, corrosion, or bare metal on the rack tines or frame

- Rack rolls unevenly, wobbles, or feels difficult to slide in and out

- Chipped or peeling vinyl coating on the wire tines

- Dishes shift or tip over during the wash cycle due to bent or broken tines

- Rack catches or drags along the bottom of the dishwasher when loading

- Broken or missing tines that no longer hold dishes securely in place