The element heating assembly is found at the bottom of the dishwasher tub, and helps to warm the water in the wash cycle, and dry the dishes afterward. If the water does not heat up during the wash cycle, or the dishes are not being dried properly, you may need to replace the element heating assembly in your dishwasher. This element heating assembly is horseshoe-shaped and is sold individually. To replace your heating assembly, first make sure it has cooled down, then simply slide the connecting tabs out. Replace with a new heating element and your problem should be solved.
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This part fixes the following symptoms:
Not drying dishes properly | Not cleaning dishes properly | Leaking
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Michael P - February 22, 2024
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A Surprising Upgrade!
I was just looking for a like, kind, and quality replacement but what I received was an upgraded model. It works great and offers a far better seal! Highly recommend!!
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Tom M - June 4, 2023
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The part was an exact match, the install was done in less than an hour, and SUPRISE, it worked!!
there were no problems with the package, it was well wrapped in bubble wrap, the install went well , no leaks and the first load of dishes were dry. Thanks for helping make it easy on an old guy.
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BRUCE H - March 2, 2023
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perfect fit, and went in easy
this unit fit perfectly and was simple to install
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Dave O - November 3, 2022
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Highly Recommend
It was the right part to fix the issue with my dishwasher and installation was a breeze.
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Gayle B - April 8, 2021
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Exactly what needed to fix dishwasher
It arrived in good time. Didn’t take terribly long to install. Dishwasher works great again.
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Carl M - February 15, 2021
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Worked as projected
Part came on time and worked perfectly
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Daniel M - January 23, 2021
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Perfect part and fast shipping!
I will always check part select for anything I need before going elsewhere!
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Dennis V - January 15, 2021
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Big Finish
Easy to install, should have installed first instead of the heating element.
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Robert S - September 2, 2020
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didn't work
Easy to install. Dishes still don't dry.
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Kevin H - March 21, 2020
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don't know
installed the part, but yet something else is wrong. appliance guru said to use this GE dishwasher as a flower pot in the far corner of the yard. i may just throw the whole thing in the ditch out back.
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Dishwasher was not drying
I followed the U tube instructions already put out part select.
Larry from STERLING, CO
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver
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Dishwasher was not heating up when running and the heated dry was not working either
The dishwasher was not heating anymore. I suspected it was the float/flood switch, so I got that ordered. I went ahead and ordered the element also and I'm glad I did! Even though the element was good, when I tested it I loosened the nut holding the element in. When I retightened it there was NO WAY for me to get it watertight again and i
... Read moret kept dripping out the bottom. Mine was made in 2019, and the gaskets on the element that came with it were a terrible design - the metal flange on the element was about as big as the hole in the middle of the gasket so water just leaked between the gasket "donut" hole and the element with no way to seal. The element I bought for this repair just in case had a totally redesigned gasket that sealed right up and didn't have the same design issue. So beware, if you are fiddling with the element in your process, be sure the gasket will reseal - or just have an extra new element in case it is the old (bad) design.
The flood switch was easy to find (with dishwasher on its back) in a white housing under the black circular sump.
Getting the actual switch out of that housing took some doing. I ended up using 4 small kebab sticks - toothpicks might work better- all 4 tabs have to be pulled out at the same time.
So I ended up changing out both the element (which was good but started leaking) and the float switch.
IMPORTANT!!! Before you put the dishwasher back in, you probably need to reset the thermal cutoff (TCO) on the back of the dishwasher. Follow the wire up from the element and it is the first thing it goes to. There should be a small (3mm) black button that has popped out. Press that back in. With your repair (float switch or element) it should start heating again - at least mine did.
Doesn't complete dry cycle, no clean light, random noises as if door was closing
After replacing UI board, I replaced the mainboard. still did not solve the problem. The element tested good and I had removed the flood switch, rinsed and blew it out so it rattled but the damage was done. Replacing it made the dishwasher heat water and heated during dry cycle. Removed fine filter, removed course filter, removed two
... Read morescrews with nut driver, removed flood sensor and then reversed. A year or so ago, the dishwasher flooded for no apparent reason, wondering if that was the beginning end of the switch!
Took out the old heating assembly and installed the new one this did not solve my problem and I ended up buying a new dishwasher and returned the part Spent as much in shipping to get the part and return it as the part cost itself Next time I will just replace the dishwasher in the first place.
Nicholas from CONCORD, NH
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Wrench (Adjustable)
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No heat in both water and air
Followed troubleshooting procedure to determine that defective Flood Switch caused the problem and not the Heating Element. Replaced only the Flood Switch. I also replaced a deteriorated door gasket.
De-installed dishwasher from cabinet, removed door, and tipped unit over with back of tub resting on floor.
I follow
... Read moreed the document referenced here for the troubleshooting and repair procedures: GE Appliances Technical Service Guide, 2012 GE Dishwasher, 31-9226.pdf available on web.
Turned off pier at breaker. Removed dishwasher from under counter after disconnecting water line from dishwasher and drain tube from under sink. You might get a little residual water but not much. Removed old flood switch took about 2 minutes. Replaced with new flood switch. Then tilted dishwasher back to get to plastic nuts that hold dow
... Read moren heating element. Set unit back down and removed old heating element then replace it with new one. Replace plastic nuts that hold element. Exact parts makes job easy. Them put water hose back on an put washer back in place hooked drain hose back up. Turned water and power back on. Tested unit worked perfectly. Hardest part of job was putting the dishwasher back into counter and getting the Instalation back on top. Parts replacement time was about 10 minutes. Disconnecting and reconnecting and replacing dishwasher 40 minutes. But I wouldn’t pay anyone to do this because it’s really not difficult.
Dry cycle was not working and dishes weren't getting dry.
Unplugged the dishwasher and turned off the water. In order to pull the dishwasher out I had to remove disconnect the waterline. Opened the dishwasher door to remove the screws attached under the counter holding the dishwasher in place. Once removed I pulled the dishwasher out of the under counter pocket far enough that I could access
... Read morethe rear connections to the heating element. Carefully disconnected the wires connected to the heating element and then loosened the large nuts securing the heating element. Once the nuts were removed I disengaged the element from the holders and removed it from the dishwasher. Installed the new element in place engaging it into the holders inside the dishwasher. Then moved back to the rear of the dishwasher installing the nuts that were removed earlier on the new element and reconnected the cables.
I ordered my new heating element prior to checking the continuity of the old one. I checked the continuity of the old one once it was removed and it was ok, not great but still acceptable so I knew the new element wasn't going to fix the issue, but installed it anyways. My issue was actually the float switch, so if you want to be sure of your issue, remove the current heating element from your dishwasher and check the continuity before ordering if you want to save some money.
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Heath from PARKER, CO
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
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Dish washer not heating water not drying dishes.
Parts Select has excellent video instruction. they are way better than I could describe. the repair went smoothly. the heating element wasn't the issue. and it's may not be yours either. I found that the flood switch was the problem part number PS8690623. It's located under the filter screen in the bottom Yes that long grey plastic thing
... Read moreunder the screen. It's held in by two 1/4 inch screws. Use a wet dry vacuum or towels to dry up the water in the sump. ABOVE ALL don't drop the screws. You'll be taking the pump apart if you do. Gently lift out the flood switch. There will be wires plugged into the base. With a flat screwdriver gently pop off the white plug from the green base. The plug only goes on one way reassemble in reverse order.
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Richard from SPRING HILL, FL
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench set
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Dishwasher not heating/drying
Replaced heating element. This was the path of least resistance but the problem persisted. I tried resetting the dishwasher but still nothing. My last resort is the circuit board. I checked the relays on the old board and they are fine so it must be something else on the circuit board. The dishwasher is not really that old (4 years)
... Read moreand everything else is fine. Just ordered the board so I really hope this fixes the problem.
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Cynthia from LAUDERHILL, FL
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
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The dishes were not dry after the wash cycle
Open the washer, remove the bottom dish rack, then twist off the bottom water sprayer. Use a screwdriver to remove the mounting/ stabilizing screws so you can slide out the dishwasher. Close the dishwasher and slide it out. Underneath at the back there are two wires powering the drying element, carefully remove them. Use an adjustable wre
... Read morench to remove the two plastic mounting nuts for the drying element. Open the washer and remove the old drying element, and insert the new element. Reassemble the dishwasher in the reverse order if disassembly.
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Daniel from JACKSONVILLE, AL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
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Gary
April 27, 2023
will a continuity test tell if the element is bad?
For model number GDT580SSF2SS
Hi Gary, thank you for the question. Yes, a continuity test can tell if the element is bad. You may need to use a multimeter to test the element. Select the dial knob at the lowest ohm reading possible. Touch both ends of the probe to eliminate errors. The reading should be close to zero. Now, attach these probes to the two ends of the heating element. If the reading is between 10 and 30 ohms, this means that the heating element has continuity. We hope this helps!
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Scott
September 6, 2023
There is a small leak where the heating element goes through the floor of the dishwasher. Can I replace the washers on the heating element? Can I order the heating element washers?
For model number Gdt545pfj6ds
Hello Scott, thank you for your question! The part you are looking for is not sold separately, it only comes as a part of the heating element, part number PS16729156. Glad to be of help!
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Daniel
August 15, 2023
Does my dishwasher model have a thermostat for the heating element ?
I cant find it in the parts diagram . I have not pulled out the dishwasher yet but I can see the wires from the element at the back.
For model number GDT535PSJ0SS
Hello Daniel, thank you for contacting us. According to our research, your model does not come with the thermostat. Your model contains an electronic control board, part number PS12726418, manages the functions of the dishwasher such as washing, draining and drying. We hope this helps!
