Whirlpool Dishwasher Lower Dishrack Assembly W10728159

OEM dishwasher lower dishrack assembly. The rack is supplied without rollers; existing rollers must be transferred or ordered separately. The current version does not include a space for the small-items basket.

❓ Is This the Right Part?

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

• ✔ Your dishwasher runs normally — wash and rinse cycles complete without error codes
• ✔ The dishwasher tub and door are intact — the rack mounting rails are undamaged
• ✔ The rack wheels and axles have been inspected — the issue is the rack itself, not the wheel assemblies
• ✔ The spray arm below the lower rack is confirmed unblocked and rotating correctly
• ✔ ONLY problem is rusted tines, broken tines, dishes shifting or chipping, or rust stains on dishware

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🔧 Common Symptoms

• Rust stains appearing on plates, glasses, or the dishwasher tub — most common rack failure symptom
• Rack tines broken, bent, or missing — dishes tip over or fall during the wash cycle
• Vinyl rack coating worn through — bare wire exposed and actively rusting
• Dishes chipping from contact with broken tines or other items during the cycle
• Rack not rolling smoothly or derailing from the mounting rails
• Rack frame bent or deformed — rack no longer sits level in the dishwasher tub

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

✔ In most cases, replacing this lower dishrack eliminates rust staining and restores full dish loading capacity immediately.

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Part Details

• Part Number: W10728159
• Part Type: Lower Dishrack Assembly
• Manufacturer: Whirlpool
• Appliance Type: Dishwasher

⚙️ Installation

Skill Level: EASY — 5–10 minutes. No tools required and no power disconnect needed for this repair. Pull the old lower rack out of the dishwasher completely, transfer any wheel assemblies or axle caps from the old rack to the new W10728159 rack if they are not pre-installed, then slide the new rack onto the mounting rails and confirm it rolls smoothly to the full-open and full-closed positions. Load dishes and run a test cycle to confirm the rack stays on the rails and dishes are held securely throughout the cycle.

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