Frigidaire Poor Drying / Vent or Heater Issue

Dishes come out wet; poor drying performance even with heated dry selected.

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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

Failed heating element, Faulty vent fan or vent door, Rinse aid not used, Low final rinse temperature

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety First: Turn off power before accessing heater or vent components.

  • 1. Use rinse aid: Ensure the rinse aid dispenser is filled; this greatly improves drying.
  • 2. Select heated dry: Confirm that a cycle with heated dry is selected on the control panel.
  • 3. Check vent operation: During drying, feel for warm, moist air at the vent. If none, inspect the vent fan and door for proper operation and replace the vent assembly if needed.
  • 4. Test heating element: Follow the i60 heating element test steps. Replace the Frigidaire heater if open.

Also avoid opening the door immediately at cycle end; allow a few minutes for residual heat to aid drying.

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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Heating Element
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