Samsung Poor Drying / Heater or Vent Issue

Dishwasher leaves dishes wet at the end of the cycle; 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 heater element, No rinse aid, Blocked vent or fan, Using eco cycle with no heated dry

Safety: Disconnect power before testing heater or vent fan.

Check cycle settings: Ensure a heated dry option is selected and not disabled.
Use rinse aid: Fill the rinse aid dispenser to improve drying and reduce spotting.
Test heater: Run a hot cycle and open the door at the end; if the interior is cold and wet, test the heater element and replace if open.
Inspect vent: On models with a vent fan, check that the vent is not blocked and the fan operates. Replace the vent fan assembly if it does not run.

Medium 3/5

Heater Assembly

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