Kenmore Drying System Inefficiency

Dishes come out wet; poor drying performance.

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.

Possible Causes

Failed heating element, No rinse aid, Using air-dry setting, Faulty vent or fan (if equipped), Low final rinse temperature

Safety first: Disconnect power before testing heater.

Verify settings: Ensure a heated dry option is selected and not an energy-saver air-dry mode.
Use rinse aid: Fill the rinse aid dispenser to improve drying and sheeting action.
Test heater: Inspect and test the heating element for continuity; replace if open.
Check vent/fan: On models with a vent or fan, ensure it opens/runs during drying. Replace the vent or fan motor if stuck or inoperative.

Medium 3/5

Heating Element

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