Whirlpool Dishwasher Not Drying All The Way

Whirlpool dishwasher not drying dishes.

Whirlpool dishwasher not drying all the way. If your dishwasher is not drying during the appropriate cycle make sure that the rinse aid dispenser generally located on the interior door right next to the detergent dispenser is full. To test the heating element first make sure that power to your dishwasher is turned off and then check for continuity with a multi meter. The parts most likely to cause the dishwasher not drying issue. Open the dishwasher door a few inches as soon as the cycle ends.

A cup or glass placed upright in the rack will not only be full of dirty wash water at the end of a cycle but will also hamper water evaporation during the drying sequence and stop the rest of your dishes from drying as well. If the vent does not open properly the dishwasher will leave moisture on the dishes. A malfunctioning heating element may be the cause for dishes not drying. As the dishes are drying many dishwashers use a vent to let out the hot steamy air generated during the rinse cycle.

Depending on your dishwasher you may have the option to add heat during the washing rinsing or drying cycle. Unplug your dishwasher before attempting this test. The methods on this page to fix a dishwasher not drying your dishes work on all brands of dishwashers including bosch maytag samsung ge kenmore frigidaire and whirlpool.