Eric H York , PA September 16, 2014 Heating element was bad Turned off power to dishwasher. Removed front bottom cover of dishwasher and removed the wires going to each end of the heating element. unscrewed the two nuts holding the faulty heating element in place. Then removed bottmo dish rack and spinning washer arm from inside the dishwasher. Removed old heating element and replaced with new one. Installed in reverse order (tightened two nuts, connected wires, etc.). Turned power on as last step and was off and running...or should I say washing. Read More... 13 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers, Wrench Set
Kenneth H Morgantown , PA February 03, 2015 Appliance: Frigidaire Frg(V0) FDP635RFR3 The metal flanges on the heater element had worn away so that the rubber washer would not fit tight and leaked Replaced the heater element, per the video. Also had to connect a new terminal to one of the heater element wires. Once the heater was again connected electrically, the washer completed the entire wash cycle without hesitation. (During the time that the heater element was non-functional, the control "dial" would stop near the bottom, about half way through the cycle, and had to be advanced "one click" manually). The Heater Terminal Shield goes over the Heating Element Nut better if you subject the plastic to very hot water first. The entire repair cost about 1/10th the prices we were seeing for a new portable dishwasher washer. Read More... 10 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Adjustable Wrench, Pliers
Walter R Bridgeport , CT February 24, 2016 Heating element was burned out Removed old heating element and installed new one in. Watched you tube video and was very helpful. Quick and easy, saved me some money and hassle. Read More... 4 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Adjustable Wrench, Screwdrivers
John G Horizon City , TX March 29, 2020 Appliance: Frigidaire Dishwasher FDB520RHB2A The dishwasher wouldn't dry the dishes I replaced the heating element and the thermostat because I didn't know which one could be the problem and the dishwasher is 10 years old, so I figured I would just do them both. The parts arrived in two days after I ordered them. The videos were helpful, but when I got the washer pulled out, I found the the wiring to the coil was burned up. My wife told me that she had smelled something burning a while back. Thanks for letting me know. So I had to cut off the old connector and directly connect the wire to the prong. We are on lock down, but luckily I had electrical tape on hand. Anyway, after putting it all together, it works great again. My wife was ecstatic and was very appreciative, if you know what I mean. Read More... 2 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers, Wrench Set
Steve M Lakeland , FL September 20, 2014 Heat element on a frigidaire dishwasher due to a water leak Replaced heating element and repaired harness and installed 2 new nuts Read More... 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers, Wrench Set