Kenmore Elite dishwasher not drying
Common reasons your Kenmore Elite dishwasher is not drying
The most common reasons your Kenmore Elite dishwasher is not drying are a broken heating element, defective electronic control board or a stripped wire connector.
35% of the time it's the
Heating Element
27% of the time it's the
Electronic Control Board
8% of the time it's the
Wire Connector
30% of the time it's the
Something else
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Most common repairs needed to fix a Kenmore Elite dishwasher
Heating Element Replacement
Most dishwashers have a heating element at the bottom of the tub that helps dry dishwasher at the end of the cycle. Dishes won’t dry when a dishwasher has a broken heating element. Sometimes you can see cracks or damage on the heating element but damage isn’t always visible. When the heating element isn’t working and appears to be broken, schedule a Sears Home Services Expert to diagnose and repair your dishwasher.
Electronic Control Board Replacement
A dishwasher that is not drying dishes could have a defective electronic control board. The control board sends current to the heating element and fan (if your dishwasher has a fan) to dry the dishes at the end of the cycle. A failed relay or corrupted logic on the circuit board could prevent the control board from sending electrical current to the heating element and/or fan. Determining whether an electronic control board is defective is difficult. Have a Sears Home Services Repair Expert visit your home and fix the dishwasher when it is not drying dishes.
Wire Connector Replacement
When your dishwasher is not drying, a stripped wire connector between the electronic control board and heating element could be causing the problem. The electronic control board sends current through the wire harness to the heating element during the drying cycle. No electrical current will reach the heating element when a wire connector between those components is stripped. Also, a stripped wire on the user interface control can prevent you from selecting a heating option correctly. When the dishwasher isn’t drying, have Sears Home Services Repair Expert visit your home and fix the problem.
What to expect when you experience a Kenmore Elite dishwasher not drying issue
How is the not drying problem fixed?
Correcting most not drying problems usually involves replacing the heating element, electronic control board or wire connector. However, there are many potential causes, so a thorough diagnosis is key to fixing the problem. An accurate diagnosis is essential to understanding how much the repair will be.
Sears Home Services recommendations for a dishwasher that is not drying
When the dishwasher is not drying it can be for many reasons. To avoid replacing unneeded parts we recommend having a Sears Home Services professional perform diagnostic tests to identify the root cause of the problem. Our technicians are experienced at diagnosing all types of dishwasher failures.
What to look out for with a dishwasher not drying diagnosis
Diagnosing modern appliances without proper knowledge and training can be difficult. Without using proper diagnostic techniques, fixing your dishwasher problem will only be achieved through changing parts on a hunch. Appliances, especially in the last 10 years, have become extremely advanced, and many models have electronic parts that are difficult to test. DIY repairs on the latest appliance models are becoming increasingly difficult.
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Additional possible Kenmore Elite dishwasher symptoms you may experience
- Kenmore Elite dishwasher won't start cycle
- Kenmore Elite dishwasher won't drain
- Kenmore Elite dishwasher not working
- Kenmore Elite dishwasher not washing
- Kenmore Elite dishwasher not turning on
- Kenmore Elite dishwasher not starting
- Kenmore Elite dishwasher not draining
- Kenmore Elite dishwasher noisy
- Kenmore Elite dishwasher no water
- Kenmore Elite dishwasher no power
- Kenmore Elite dishwasher leaking from bottom
- Kenmore Elite dishwasher leaking
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