Champion Extended Cycle Time / Heat-Up or Fill Delay

Cycle times are much longer than normal, even though no error codes are displayed.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Low incoming water temperature, Insufficient water pressure, Scaling on heaters reducing efficiency, Faulty temperature sensing causing extended heating

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Use caution when measuring temperatures and pressures; hot water and high pressure may be present.

Normalizing cycle time:

  • Check supply temperature: Ensure incoming hot water meets Champion’s minimum temperature specification.
  • Verify water pressure: Confirm supply pressure is within the recommended range.
  • Descale heaters and tank: Perform a descaling procedure to remove mineral buildup from heaters and internal surfaces.
  • Check temperature sensors: Verify that wash and rinse temperature probes are reading accurately and not causing unnecessary heat-up delays.

When to call a technician: If cycle times remain extended, a technician should evaluate heater performance and control logic.

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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Champion Wash Tank Heating Element
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