Dishwasher Not Cleaning? Pump & Motor Assembly DD82-01246A – Fix Poor Wash Performance Fast

A failed pump and motor assembly is the most common cause of a Samsung dishwasher that won't clean dishes properly or has no water circulation. In most Samsung dishwashers, the pump motor drives water through the spray arms during every wash cycle. When it fails, dishes come out dirty, the wash cycle runs silently with no water movement, or the dishwasher stops mid-cycle with an error code. ⚡ Common failure point in Samsung-built dishwashers. Part DD82-01246A is the genuine OEM replacement that restores full water circulation and cleaning performance.

❓ Is This the Right Part?

This is the correct fix if ALL of the following are true:

• ✔ Dishwasher powers on and the cycle starts normally
• ✔ Water fills the tub at the beginning of the cycle
• ✔ Water supply and inlet valve confirmed OK
• ✔ ONLY problem is no spray, poor cleaning, or pump noise/failure

Not sure? Send us your model number — we'll confirm before you order.

🔧 Common Symptoms

• Dishes come out dirty or with food residue after a full cycle
• No water spraying from the spray arms during wash
• Dishwasher runs silently — motor hum absent during wash phase
• Loud grinding, humming, or buzzing from the pump area
• Dishwasher stops mid-cycle or displays a water circulation error

✔ If these symptoms match, this is the most likely failed component in the system.

✔ In most cases, replacing this pump and motor assembly restores normal wash performance immediately.

📦 Part Details

• Part Number: DD82-01246A
• Type: Dishwasher Pump and Motor Assembly – OEM Samsung
• Replaces: AP5917576, PS9497786
• Brands: Samsung

⚙️ Installation

Skill Level: ADVANCED — 60–90 minutes. Disconnect power and water supply before servicing. The pump and motor assembly is located at the base of the dishwasher tub and requires removing the lower spray arm, filter assembly, and sump cover to access. Torque all mounting screws to spec and ensure the pump seal seats fully before reassembly.

✓ Compatible Models

Confirmed compatible with DW80H9930US, DW80H9940US, DW80H9950US, DW80H9970US, DW80H9930MO, DW80H9970MO, DW80J7550US, DW80J7550UG, DW80J7550UW, DW80J9945US, DW80J9945MO, DW80M9550US, DW80M9550UG, DW80M9960US, DW80M9960UG, DW80M9990US, DW80M9990UM plus additional Samsung dishwasher models. Contact us to verify your model number before ordering.

🔗 Model-Specific Repair Pages

DW80H9930US/AA-00 | DW80H9930US/AA-01 | DW80H9940US/AA-00 | DW80H9940US/AA-01 | DW80H9950US/AA-00 | DW80H9950US/AA-01 | DW80H9970US/AA-00 | DW80H9970US/AA-01 | DW80H9970US/AA-02 | DW80H9930MO/AA-00 | DW80H9970MO/AA-00 | DW80J7550US/AA-00 | DW80J7550US/AA-01 | DW80J7550UG/AA-00 | DW80J7550UG/AA-01 | DW80J7550UG/AA-02 | DW80J7550UW/AA-00 | DW80J7550UW/AA-01 | DW80J9945US/AA-00 | DW80J9945US/AA-01 | DW80J9945MO/AA | DW80M9550US/AA-00 | DW80M9550UG/AA-00 | DW80M9960US/AA | DW80M9960UG/AA-00 | DW80M9990US/AA | DW80M9990UM/AA

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