Often lost, easy to replace
Whirlpool dishwasher tub cap W10082838: get a compatible replacement
The small W10082838 cap that covers the screw holes on the side of Whirlpool-made dishwashers is a common lost part. The official part is still sold, and Partwright can also make you one in your AI chat, in the colour and quantity you choose.
What the W10082838 is
The W10082838 is a small plastic cap, about 17 by 17 mm and 8 mm tall, that covers the screw holes on the side of the dishwasher tub. It is used on dishwashers from Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Kenmore, Amana, Jenn-Air and other Whirlpool brands.
- Part number
- W10082838
- Also known as
- WPW10082838, W10795980, W10813122, 8270119, PS1734885
- Appliance
- Whirlpool dishwasher
- Fits
- Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Kenmore, Amana and Jenn-Air dishwashers that use W10082838, WPW10082838 or W10795980
Can you still buy it?
What we found when we checked in October 2026:
- Whirlpool now sells it under the newer part number W10795980, which replaces W10082838, at $11.47 plus shipping. KitchenAid Parts
- Copies on Amazon cost between about $14 and $47. Amazon
Get one made with Partwright
Partwright is an AI plugin that lets people design custom 3D parts directly in ChatGPT or Claude, with previews, and order them printed in one click. To start, go to partwright.app and add Partwright to ChatGPT or Claude. The Partwright home page has a button for each app.
Then tell your AI about the part. It designs a compatible replacement, and you see it in 3D right in the chat. The 3D preview appears right in the chat as an interactive app, using the MCP Apps standard (also called MCP UI) that Claude and ChatGPT support. You can ask for changes until it looks right, then pick a colour and order it. Our print partner prints it and ships it to your door.
Small parts like this usually print for about $2 to $5, plus shipping. You see the exact price in the preview before you order, and you only pay if you order the print.
This is a new, compatible part, not an original Whirlpool part, and it is not made or approved by Whirlpool.
What to measure first
- The size of the screw hole or the cap that is still in place
- How far the cap needs to reach into the hole
Dishwashers get hot and steamy, so ask for PETG rather than PLA.
What to say to your AI
“I lost the side cap (W10082838) that covers a screw hole on my Whirlpool dishwasher. It’s about 17 mm square and 8 mm tall. Make me two I can order printed in grey PETG.”
Questions
Is the Whirlpool W10082838 cap still sold?
Yes, under the newer part number W10795980, which replaces it. It was $11.47 plus shipping at KitchenAid Parts when we checked.
Why use Partwright for this cap?
If you need it now in a matching colour, need several, or need a slightly different size for your model, you can describe it to your AI and order it printed. It is a compatible part, not an original Whirlpool one.
What does it cost with Partwright?
Small parts like this usually print for about $2 to $5, plus shipping. You see the exact print price in the 3D preview before you order, and the full total with shipping for your address at checkout. You only pay if you order the print.