WD14X10009 Genuine OEM GE Dishwasher Hinge Arm Link
The WD14X10009 is a Genuine OEM GE replacement dishwasher hinge arm link compatible with an exceptionally wide range of GE, GE Profile, Café, Monogram, Hotpoint, RCA, Haier, and Kenmore GE-built dishwashers — it fits over 2,100 models. The hinge arm link is the small plastic connector that joins the door spring to the door hinge arm at the bottom of the dishwasher door. This tiny part carries a big load: it's what allows the spring to counterbalance the weight of the door — especially when the door is open with a fully loaded lower rack resting on it. Without an intact link, the spring can't do its job, and the door drops open under its own weight instead of lowering in a smooth, controlled motion.
The hinge arm link is a small piece of white plastic approximately 1-1/2" long, weighing about 0.01 lbs. It fails from ordinary wear and tear — thousands of open/close cycles gradually stress the plastic until it cracks or snaps. As a Genuine OEM part manufactured by GE to factory specifications, the WD14X10009 directly replaces AP2039321, 270839, AH259336, EA259336, and PS259336. Important: your dishwasher has a door spring and hinge arm link on BOTH the left and right sides. This part is sold individually — if one link has broken from age, the other is the same age and often not far behind, so many customers order two and replace both while the dishwasher is pulled out. Installs in 15–30 minutes with basic hand tools.
Quick Answer
The WD14X10009 Genuine OEM GE Dishwasher Hinge Arm Link fixes GE, GE Profile, Café, Monogram, Hotpoint, RCA, Haier, and Kenmore dishwashers where the door falls open instead of lowering gently, the door won't stay shut or won't latch, the door is hard to open or close, or the door slants when open. Small white plastic link ~1-1/2" long — connects the door spring to the door hinge arm. Genuine OEM. Sold individually. Replaces AP2039321, 270839, AH259336, EA259336, PS259336. Fits 2,100+ GE-platform dishwasher models. There's one link on EACH side of the door — consider ordering two.
Common Problems This Part Fixes
- Dishwasher door falls open instead of lowering in a smooth, controlled motion — no counterbalance from the spring
- Door drops down hard when opened — link broken, spring disconnected
- Door won't stay shut, or opens unexpectedly
- Door won't latch or lock properly
- Door is difficult to open or close
- Door slants or hangs unevenly when open
- Hinge arm link visibly cracked, bent, broken, or significantly worn
- Broken plastic link found lying on the floor beneath the dishwasher
- Door spring disconnected and hanging loose
Cross Reference Information
Part numbers can change over a product's lifecycle as manufacturers update designs or release new appliance models. For your convenience, we've included any known superseded, alternate, or cross-reference part numbers that match this item.
Replaces Part Numbers
This dishwasher hinge arm link directly replaces the following OEM and cross-reference part numbers:
WD14X10009, AGE24269, AP2039321, 270839, AH259336, EA259336, EAP259336, PD00023035, PS259336
If your part number is not listed above, contact our support team before ordering and we will verify compatibility.
Compatibility
This hinge arm link is compatible with an exceptionally broad range of dishwashers — over 2,100 models across the following brands:
- GE dishwashers — the vast majority of GE dishwasher models across many generations
- GE Profile dishwashers (including PDW-series models)
- Café dishwashers (select models)
- GE Monogram dishwashers (select models)
- Hotpoint dishwashers (select models)
- RCA dishwashers (select GE-built models)
- Haier dishwashers (select GE-platform models)
- Kenmore / Sears dishwashers (select GE-built models)
Important — There Are TWO Links, One Per Side: Your dishwasher door has a spring and hinge arm link on both the left and right sides. This part is sold individually. Many customers discover the second link only after reinstalling the dishwasher — and since both links are the same age and have seen the same wear, the surviving one often breaks soon after. Consider ordering two and replacing both while the dishwasher is already pulled out. Also inspect the door hinge cable at the same time; if it's frayed, kinked, or bent, replace it too.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM part manufactured by GE to factory specifications — guaranteed fit and performance
- Hinge arm link — connects the door spring to the door hinge arm, allowing the spring to counterbalance the door's weight
- Enables the dishwasher door to open in a smooth, controlled motion rather than dropping open
- Supports the door's weight even when the lower rack is fully loaded and resting on the open door
- Prevents strain on the door hinges and door misalignment
- Small white plastic link, approximately 1-1/2" long, ~0.01 lbs
- Sold individually — note there is one link on each side of the door
- Replaces AP2039321, 270839, AH259336, EA259336, and PS259336
- Fits over 2,100 dishwasher models across GE, GE Profile, Café, Monogram, Hotpoint, RCA, Haier, and Kenmore GE-built lines
- Inexpensive fix for a problem that would otherwise cost a service call — many customers report the entire repair takes about 15 minutes
- DIY repair — installs in 15–30 minutes with basic hand tools
Product Specifications
| Part Number |
WD14X10009 |
| Part Type |
Dishwasher Hinge Arm Link (Door Spring Link) |
| Condition |
Genuine OEM |
| Application |
Dishwashers (GE platform) |
| Length |
Approximately 1-1/2" |
| Weight |
Approximately 0.01 lbs |
| Color |
White |
| Material |
Plastic |
| Function |
Connects the door spring to the door hinge arm |
| Location |
Bottom of the dishwasher door hinge, both left and right sides |
| Quantity |
Sold individually (dishwasher uses TWO — one per side) |
| Model Coverage |
Over 2,100 models |
| Compatible Brands |
GE, GE Profile, Café, Monogram, Hotpoint, RCA, Haier, Kenmore |
Installation Notes
⚠️ Unplug Dishwasher and Shut Off Water Before Starting — Wear Work Gloves Disconnect power at the breaker and shut off the water supply before beginning. Wear work gloves to protect your hands. Remove the screws holding the bottom kick plate (a nut driver works well here) and the anchor screws at the top of the dishwasher that secure it to the countertop. Carefully pull the dishwasher out 8–10 inches from the cabinet to expose the door springs and hinge arm links at the bottom on both sides. (Depending on how the dishwasher is plumbed, you may be able to do this without disconnecting the water supply, drain line, or electrical — pull only as far as the connections allow, and disconnect them only if necessary for access.) Look at the hinge assembly at the bottom of the door: you'll see a steel cable with a hooked end, a spring, and the small white plastic link that ties them together. If the link is broken, it may already be lying on the floor. Remove the old link by disconnecting it from the hinge and spring — if it's cracked but still in place, you can break the remaining pieces free. Install the new WD14X10009: place the hinge arm link into the spring, hook the spring onto the clip, and seat the link into the clip on the hinge arm. Note: on some models the crimped hook opening on the steel cable is tight — if the new link won't slide in easily, a small file can carefully open the hook opening enough to accept it. Check the other side of the door while you're in there — there's a second spring and link, and if it's aged or cracked, replace it now. Push the dishwasher back into place, reinstall the anchor screws and kick plate, restore power and water, and test the door: it should now lower smoothly under spring tension rather than falling open. Tools needed: Nut driver, Phillips screwdriver, small file (occasionally), work gloves.
Frequently Asked Questions
My dishwasher door falls open instead of lowering gently — is this the part?
Almost certainly, yes. The door spring is what counterbalances the door's weight so it lowers in a controlled motion. The hinge arm link is the small plastic piece that connects that spring to the door hinge arm. When the link cracks or snaps, the spring is effectively disconnected — so the door has no counterbalance and drops open under its own weight. This is the classic symptom. To confirm, pull the dishwasher out a few inches and look at the bottom hinge area on each side: if a link is broken, you'll often find the pieces on the floor or the spring hanging loose. If both links are intact, check the door hinge cable for fraying or the spring for damage.
Should I order one or two?
Order two. Your dishwasher has a door spring and hinge arm link on both sides of the door — and this part is sold individually. Many customers order one, replace the broken link, push the dishwasher back into the cabinet, and only then realize the second link exists (and is the same age, with the same wear). Since the tedious part of the job is pulling the dishwasher out from under the counter, replacing both links while you're already in there is the smart move. At a few dollars each, having a spare on hand is cheap insurance against doing the whole job over in a few months.
Why do these little plastic links break?
Ordinary wear and tear. The hinge arm link is a small plastic component that carries a surprising amount of load — every time you open the door, it transmits the spring's counterbalancing force to the hinge arm, and that load increases dramatically when the lower rack is fully loaded and resting on the open door. Over thousands of open/close cycles across years of use, the plastic fatigues and eventually cracks or snaps. It's a consumable wear item on GE dishwashers, which is exactly why GE uses the same inexpensive part across 2,100+ models.
Do I have to disconnect the water and electrical to pull the dishwasher out?
Often not. Many customers find that removing the top anchor screws and the bottom kick plate, then sliding the dishwasher out 8–10 inches, gives enough access to reach the hinge arm links — without disconnecting the water supply, drain hose, or electrical. It depends on how much slack your installer left in those lines. Pull the dishwasher out only as far as the connections allow, and see whether you can reach the hinge area. If the lines are too short and you can't reach, you'll need to disconnect the water supply, drain tube, and electrical (turn off power and water first). Either way, the link replacement itself takes only a few minutes once you can reach it.
Should I replace the door hinge cable at the same time?
Inspect it, and replace it if it shows any damage. The door hinge cable is the steel cable that connects the door spring assembly to the door hinge — it works alongside the link and spring in the same counterbalance system. If the cable is frayed, kinked, bent, or its crimped hook end is damaged, it will fail soon and you'll be pulling the dishwasher out again. Since you already have access, this is the ideal moment to check it. Also inspect the door spring itself for stretching or breakage. Contact our support team with your model number if you need the correct cable or spring part number.
Is this a Genuine OEM or aftermarket part?
This is a Genuine OEM part manufactured by GE to factory specifications. It is the exact same hinge arm link installed in compatible GE, GE Profile, Café, Monogram, Hotpoint, RCA, Haier, and Kenmore GE-built dishwashers from the factory — guaranteed fit, materials, and performance.
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