LG Poor Drying / Vent or Rinse Aid Issue

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

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Possible Causes

Empty rinse aid dispenser, Eco cycle with low heat, Faulty heater, Vent fan not operating (on models with fan dry)

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Allow the dishwasher to cool before touching internal metal parts.

  • Use rinse aid: Fill the rinse aid dispenser and set the dosage to a higher level. Rinse aid greatly improves drying.
  • Select proper cycle: Use a cycle with heated dry or extra dry enabled. Eco cycles may not fully dry dishes.
  • Load correctly: Angle dishes so water can run off. Avoid nesting bowls and plastic items that trap water.
  • Check heater operation: If dishes are cold at the end of the cycle, the heater element may not be working and should be tested and replaced if faulty.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Heater Element
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