Crosley Poor Drying / Vent or Heater Issue

Dishes remain wet at the end of the cycle; poor drying performance.

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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

Rinse aid empty, Failed heating element, Faulty vent fan or vent door, Using air-dry cycle instead of heated dry

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Disconnect power before testing heater or vent components.

  • Check cycle settings: Ensure a heated dry option is selected and not an energy-saver air-dry mode.
  • Fill rinse aid: Confirm the rinse aid dispenser is full and set to an appropriate level.
  • Test heating element: Access the element from below and test for continuity. Replace if open.
  • Inspect vent and fan: Check that the vent outlet is not blocked and that the vent fan (if equipped) runs during drying. Replace the vent assembly if the fan is not operating.
  • Load dishes properly: Avoid nesting items and ensure plastic items are on the top rack to improve drying.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Heating Element
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