Whirlpool 8194001 Door Balance Link Kit for Dish Washer

Whirlpool 8194001 Door Balance Link Kit for Dish Washer

Improved Design - Easy Repair
This is the second time in eight years I've replaced this door balance kit on our Kitchenaid dishwasher. If you hear a loud twang as you open the door and the door suddenly gets quite heavy, this is the part you need.

This latest kit is an improved design, as it replaces the top fixed cord guide with a second moving roller (you'll see what I mean when you compare the new and old parts). The door now opens and closes significantly smoother and easier that it ever has, even when new. And gone is the strange goose honk sound the door made as the strained cords drug across the fixed guides. It's my realistic hope that the smoother action and reduced friction will improve durability beyond the 3-4 years we've seen thus far. Only time will tell.......

The repair is an easy 30 minute job for the experienced DIYer; a bit more difficult for the novice, but definately doable. Search the web, there are a number of HOW-TOs out there. Usually only one side fails at a...

My experience > One size doesn't work for all units
I have no beef with the seller, shipping was fast and items were as described. I knew from the reviews of this product that the universal retro-fit replacement kit would most likely require some modification > depending on your actual make and model (Whirlpool or Kitchen Aid) your results may vary. If you have this unit > Kitchen Aid Model# KUD102FRSS1 Take my advice: 1: Save yourself time and aggravation and don't even bother replacing the pully's. The replacement pulleys squeal loudly and no amount of any type of lube will change that. 2: Yes, the replacement cord is about 2 inches shorter than the original - pay attention... Get yourself some lamp chain, you know the "swag type" popular in the 70's.... open a link with some pliers and attach one link of chain to the end of the cord that attaches to the spring - close it back up. This will extend the cord by about 1.5"s - and attach the link to the spring. Try the door tension; if its noisey or seems a little too tight, add an 3/4"...

Kitchenaid Door Balance Kit from Amazon
The kit shipped from Seneca River Trading, Inc. and when it arrived I noticed the cords were about 1 1/2" shorter than the original one that had not broken. I decided to try the replacement cord and pulley on the side that had broken. I found that stretching the spring the extra 1 1/2" increased the tension so much that the pulley would not turn smoothly and made a very loud noise. I replaced the pulley with the original fixed guide and the noise was eliminated so I decided to replace just the cord on the other side and hope for the best. The best lasted two weeks when both sides let loose. I wrote to Seneca River Trading, Inc. twice with no response and finally contacted Amazon. My credit card has been credited with the transaction and now I am looking for a supplier who handles a kit with chords that meet the manufactures specs. Seneca River Trading, Inc. did a great job of shipping out the order and a lousy job of customer relations.

Whirlpool 8194001 Door Balance Link Kit for Dish Washer

• Works with the following models: Whirlpool 7GU3200XTVY2, Whirlpool 7GU3800XTVY0
• Whirlpool 7GU3800XTVY2, Whirlpool DW524L1ABL0
• Whirlpool DW524L1ASS0,
• Whirlpool DW524L1AWH0
• Door balance link kit