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Customer Questions and Answers for Heating Element Assembly by Ge

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Part Number: OEM20950548
Manufacturer Part Number: WD05X26780

The Heating Element Assembly is an OEM part for GE dishwashers. This part heats the air during the drying cycle, ensuring that dishes come out dry and free of water spots.

Causes of a bad heating element can include mineral buildup from hard water, electrical issues such as a short circuit or faulty wiring, or general wear and tear over time that leads to reduced efficiency or failure.

Symptoms of a bad heating element include:

  • Dishes remaining wet after the drying cycle
  • The dishwasher not heating up during the drying phase
  • The drying cycle taking longer than usual or not completing
  • Error codes related to drying issues displayed on the control panel

This OEM GE part is also compatible with Hotpoint, RCA, and some Kenmore models.

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Ken, You will want to check the wiring between the control and the heater to make sure that there is no damage to the harness. If this checks ok then you will want to check for leaks around the heater seals where it goes through the tub and check the heater for being faulty.

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Hello Huey. First disconnect the power going to the unit. Then pull the unit out about 6 to 8 inches to access the wires and nuts for the heater assembly. Remove the wires and nuts, and lift the old heater out of the dishwasher. Reinstall in reverse order. Hope this helps.

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Hello Wesley. Try cleaning the float in the unit and see if the water fills as it should. If not, you will need to replace the water valve in the unit.

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Hello Bob. Warranty will need to be checked with the manufacturer. Test the heater and thermostat and see if they are closed for continuity. If so, then they are good and you need to replace the control in the unit.

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Pat, You will want to check the drain pump to make sure that there is no clog. The failure will most likely be either the drain solenoid or the motor.

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Hello John. The heater WD05X26780 should read closed for continuity, which is what you are seeing on the analog meters. Sounds like the heaters are good. Hope this helps.

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Hello Pedro. Check and make sure nothing is next to the heater and is melting in the unit. Also, make sure the element is not burnt into on the dishwasher. If something has melted onto the element WD05X26780, you will need to replace the element in the unit. Hope this helps.

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Hello Richard. First disconnect the power going to the unit. Then pull the unit out about 6 to 8 inches to access the wires and nuts for the heater assembly. Remove the wires and nuts, and lift the old heater out of the dishwasher. Reinstall in reverse order. Hope this helps.

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