🍽️ Dishwasher not drying dishes

EasyStep-by-step troubleshooting guide — 6 steps, Dishwasher, Easy difficulty.

⚠️ Common Causes

Heating element failed, rinse aid depleted, final rinse temp too low, vent fan failed (heat-exchange models), door opened too soon

Check rinse aid — fill rinse aid dispenser. Without rinse aid, water sheets poorly and leaves spots
✓ Expected: Rinse aid filled
Enable heated dry option — some wash cycles skip heated dry. Verify setting is on
✓ Expected: Heated dry enabled
Test heating element — should read 10-40Ω. If open, element is dead and won't heat water for drying
✓ Expected: 10-40Ω
Check final rinse temperature — should reach 120-150°F. If water is too cool, add hot water at wall or fix water heater
✓ Expected: 120-150°F
For Bosch: check condensation dry — Bosch uses heat exchange, not element. Door should stay closed for 30 min after cycle ends
✓ Expected: Door remains closed
Arrange dishes properly — bowls should face down for drainage. Overlapping = trapped water
✓ Expected: Dishes properly arranged