My 20-year old Admiral dishwasher is still going strong, except that last night, when I pulled the door open, I heard a loud crunch, and now the door just falls open on its own weight everytime I open it. The springy support that the door used to have is gone, and the door all of a sudden is now heavy since there is no more spring-loaded assist to keep it up. Also, all the plastic wheels that make the wire rack glide out have fallen off.
I still love this unit and despite its age, I'd like to keep it going. Can these defects still be repaired, can it qualify as a do-it-yourself project, and what parts and tools do I need? Is the broken or dislodged spring inside the heavy door wall, or is it on the inside wall of the dishwasher? Any available parts assemby diagrams?
The Admiral dishwasher is Model No. DU2406-A S/N 00916 94 0686 manufactured by the Holland Division in Sharmburg, IL.
Thanks.