Thursday, March 8, 2012

Why Won't My Dishes Dry at the End of the Wash Cycle?

Dishwashers are one of the greatest inventions of our time. They save us time and energy – cleaning and sanitizing our dishes efficiently without the need of a bottle of Dawn and elbow grease. It can be frustrating, however, when your dishes come out clean but need to be dried before placing them back into the cupboard. Why won’t my dishes dry?

There are a few possible reasons why your dishes are not drying at the end of your cycle. Before calling a repairman, try a few of these quick fixes:



Rinse Aid: Have you tried a rinse aid with your dishwasher? Rinse Aids are a great an inexpensive way to ensure your dishes come out dry and sparkling clean. Moisture accumulates on your dishes each cycle; the rinse aid prevents the moisture build-up that leaves your dishes covered in water.

Overload: If your dishwasher is filled to the brim, it will prevent your dishes from drying. There needs to be enough space in your dishwasher to allow air to circulate freely throughout the unit.

Air vs. Heated Dry: Many dishwashers have an option to use a heated dry cycle. Enabling heated dry may be a simple way to solve your drying issue.

Thermostat Sensor: Dishwashers have a temperature sensor that monitors and controls the washing and drying functions. If your thermostat sensor is not working correctly, the unit may not dry your dishes. The easiest way to determine if your thermostat is the culprit is to run your dishwasher on the hottest cycle and open it mid-wash. If you can’t feel the heat – your temperature sensor probably isn’t working correctly. Be sure to open carefully- if your temperature sensor is working correctly the steam emitted will be very hot!

Heating Element: You know that horseshoe shaped mechanism at the bottom of your dishwasher? That is your heating element and it is responsible for warming the contents in your washer. If it looks damaged, give your local repairman a call.

Fan: Many brands and models of dishwashers have a drying fan that assists in the circulation of hot air throughout your dishes. Look in your unit’s user manual to see where your fan, if any, is located and check it for any signs of damage. These fans also occasionally accumulate debris – wiping down the fan with a damp cloth usually does the trick.

Contents: What you are putting into your dishwasher also has an effect on your drying cycle. Ceramic and glass dishes retain heat and dry much better than plastic dishware. Try putting your Tupperware on the top shelf next time.

If your dishwasher continually fails to dry your dishes you may need to call a repairman to come inspect the unit. Many times the unit’s control board will need to be replaced.



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