Dishmaster K1078 Hot Water Valve

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Hot water valve stem replacement includes K0858 Torque-free Valve End and K1075 Hot Valve Stem Bushing

Instructions - Older Models

1078 valve stem 1226 x 1227 x 1228 x 261

Disappointed - Redesigned and now manufactured to raise profits rather than ease of repair

Very disappointed. About a year ago, we purchased a new Dishmaster, which started leaking and apparently needed new washers. Unlike our Dishmaster of 40 or 50 years ago, which had valves manufactured to permit the easy replacement of the washers for a few cent (washers were held by small screws), there has been a re-design - apparently to prevent replacement of the washers (which now are permanently attached by a non-removable plastic pins) and rip off the consumers by requiring the complete replacement of the entire valve assembly (now made of cheap plastic instead of brass) for more than $40 (for the pair of hot and cold). For shame.

Not so! The valve stem ends are easily, and affordably, replaceable:
https://dishmasterfaucet.com/collections/dishmaster-faucet-m76-imperial-four-parts/products/dishmaster-faucet-k0858-torque-free-valve-ends

If you choose to replace only the washer, it is available at your local hardware store: 1/4 R (9/16 OD) bibb washer, flat, non-beveled

The valve stems are made of brass, not plastic. And, it is unlikely that any parts needed to be replaced at all. The handles simply needed a quick adjustment as covered in the installation instructions and the maintenance section of the manual. See this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sz8l5eREsBg

For future reference, lots of how-to instructions and videos are available here: https://dishmasterfaucet.com/pages/m76-imperial-four-support

Call us toll-free 1-800-521-9234 for assistance via phone.

Very pleased

Excellent,

Directions were simple and straightforward

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