Maytag Drying System Inefficiency

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

Heater not energizing, No rinse aid, Plastic items retaining water, User selecting air-dry or eco modes, Vent fan failure (if equipped)

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety First: Disconnect power before testing heater or fan components.

Steps:

  • Use rinse aid: Ensure the rinse aid dispenser is filled and set to an appropriate dosage.
  • Select heated dry: Choose a cycle with Heated Dry or Extended Dry enabled.
  • Load properly: Angle dishes to allow water to run off; avoid nesting bowls.
  • Check heater: If dishes are stone-cold and no steam is present during dry, test the heating element and high-limit thermostat and replace if faulty.
  • Vent fan: On models with a vent fan, verify it runs during dry; replace the vent fan assembly if failed.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Heating Element
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