{"product_id":"wd14x10009-dishwasher-genuine-hinge-arm-link","title":"WD14X10009 Dishwasher Genuine Hinge Arm Link","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.pom { font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; color: #1e293b; line-height: 1.75; }\n  .pom *, .pom *::before, .pom *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }\n  .pom h2 { font-size: 21px; font-weight: 900; color: #0f172a; margin: 0 0 12px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }\n  .pom h3 { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 900; color: #0f172a; margin: 0 0 12px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }\n  .pom-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px 22px; margin-bottom: 16px; }\n  .pom-card-blue { background: #eff6ff; border-color: #bfdbfe; }\n  .pom-card-green { background: #f0fdf4; border-color: #bbf7d0; }\n  .pom-qa { background: #eff6ff; border-left: 4px solid #1e40af; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 16px 20px; margin-bottom: 16px; }\n  .pom-qa-label { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #1e40af; margin: 0 0 6px; }\n  .pom ul { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }\n  .pom ul li { position: relative; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 16px; }\n  .pom ul li::before { content: \"\"; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 9px; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: #1e40af; }\n  .pom-list-green li::before { background: #15803d; }\n  .pom-specs-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px; }\n  .pom-specs-table tr { border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9; }\n  .pom-specs-table tr:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n  .pom-specs-table td { padding: 9px 4px; }\n  .pom-specs-table td:first-child { color: #1e293b; width: 45%; font-style: italic; }\n  .pom-specs-table td:last-child { font-weight: 700; color: #0f172a; }\n  .pom-warning { background: #fffbeb; border-left: 4px solid #f59e0b; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 15px; color: #92400e; line-height: 1.65; }\n  .pom-warning strong { display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 11px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; }\n  .pom-faq-item { margin-bottom: 16px; padding-bottom: 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9; }\n  .pom-faq-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; margin-bottom: 0; padding-bottom: 0; }\n  .pom-faq-q { font-weight: 700; color: #0f172a; margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px; }\n  .pom-faq-a { font-size: 15px; color: #334155; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; }\n  .pom-badges { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-top: 14px; }\n  .pom-badge { background: #f0fdf4; border: 1px solid #bbf7d0; color: #15803d; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 999px; }\n  .pom p { margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 16px; }\n  .pom p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; } \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWD14X10009 Genuine OEM GE Dishwasher Hinge Arm Link\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003cstrong\u003eImportant: your dishwasher has a door spring and hinge arm link on BOTH the left and right sides.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-qa\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-qa-label\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWD14X10009 Genuine OEM GE Dishwasher Hinge Arm Link\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. \u003cem\u003eThere's one link on EACH side of the door — consider ordering two.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Problems This Part Fixes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher door falls open instead of lowering in a smooth, controlled motion — no counterbalance from the spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoor drops down hard when opened — link broken, spring disconnected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoor won't stay shut, or opens unexpectedly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoor won't latch or lock properly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoor is difficult to open or close\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoor slants or hangs unevenly when open\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHinge arm link visibly cracked, bent, broken, or significantly worn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroken plastic link found lying on the floor beneath the dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoor spring disconnected and hanging loose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 17px; font-weight: 900; color: #0f172a; margin: 0 0 8px; letter-spacing: -0.01em;\"\u003eCross Reference Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #475569; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003ePart 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReplaces Part Numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dishwasher hinge arm link directly replaces the following OEM and cross-reference part numbers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: monospace; font-size: 15px; color: #0f172a; font-weight: bold; line-height: 2.2;\"\u003eWD14X10009, AGE24269, AP2039321, 270839, AH259336, EA259336, EAP259336, PD00023035, PS259336\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 4px; font-size: 15px; color: #475569;\"\u003eIf your part number is not listed above, contact our support team before ordering and we will verify compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card pom-card-blue\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hinge arm link is compatible with an exceptionally broad range of \u003cstrong\u003edishwashers\u003c\/strong\u003e — over 2,100 models across the following brands:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"pom-list-green\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGE dishwashers — the vast majority of GE dishwasher models across many generations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGE Profile dishwashers (including PDW-series models)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCafé dishwashers (select models)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGE Monogram dishwashers (select models)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHotpoint dishwashers (select models)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRCA dishwashers (select GE-built models)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHaier dishwashers (select GE-platform models)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKenmore \/ Sears dishwashers (select GE-built models)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 12px; font-size: 15px; color: #92400e; background: #fffbeb; border-left: 4px solid #f59e0b; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant — There Are TWO Links, One Per Side:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your dishwasher door has a spring and hinge arm link on \u003cstrong\u003eboth\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine OEM part manufactured by GE to factory specifications — guaranteed fit and performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHinge arm link — connects the door spring to the door hinge arm, allowing the spring to counterbalance the door's weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnables the dishwasher door to open in a smooth, controlled motion rather than dropping open\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports the door's weight even when the lower rack is fully loaded and resting on the open door\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrevents strain on the door hinges and door misalignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall white plastic link, approximately 1-1\/2\" long, ~0.01 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold individually — note there is one link on each side of the door\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaces AP2039321, 270839, AH259336, EA259336, and PS259336\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits over 2,100 dishwasher models across GE, GE Profile, Café, Monogram, Hotpoint, RCA, Haier, and Kenmore GE-built lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInexpensive fix for a problem that would otherwise cost a service call — many customers report the entire repair takes about 15 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDIY repair — installs in 15–30 minutes with basic hand tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pom-specs-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWD14X10009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDishwasher Hinge Arm Link (Door Spring Link)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenuine OEM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDishwashers (GE platform)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 1-1\/2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 0.01 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFunction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnects the door spring to the door hinge arm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLocation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottom of the dishwasher door hinge, both left and right sides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold individually (dishwasher uses TWO — one per side)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel Coverage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOver 2,100 models\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Brands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGE, GE Profile, Café, Monogram, Hotpoint, RCA, Haier, Kenmore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-warning\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Unplug Dishwasher and Shut Off Water Before Starting — Wear Work Gloves\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. \u003cstrong\u003eCheck the other side of the door while you're in there\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eMy dishwasher door falls open instead of lowering gently — is this the part?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eAlmost 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eShould I order one or two?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eOrder two. Your dishwasher has a door spring and hinge arm link on \u003cstrong\u003eboth\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eWhy do these little plastic links break?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eOrdinary 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eDo I have to disconnect the water and electrical to pull the dishwasher out?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eOften 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eShould I replace the door hinge cable at the same time?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eInspect 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eIs this a Genuine OEM or aftermarket part?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card pom-card-green\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShop With Confidence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA U.S.-based appliance parts retailer specializing in genuine OEM and high-quality replacement parts. We stock components for all major appliance brands and offer fast shipping from our U.S. warehouse. 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