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Customer Questions and Answers for Dishwasher Vent Fan Motor Assembly by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM18065850
Manufacturer Part Number: WPW10469575

This is a vent assembly with an integrated fan motor that releases steam and moisture from the dishwasher during the drying cycle. It is typically located on the inner door panel and helps prevent excess condensation from building up inside the unit. Replace this assembly if your dishwasher is not drying dishes properly, you notice excessive moisture or water pooling after a cycle, or the vent fan is no longer running.

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For Whirlpool Dishwasher Vent Fan Motor Assembly (Part Number: OEM18065850)

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Dave S, You should read 120 volts at the dispenser solenoid when activated. As far as it not having a fan, some models are now adding a fan for the drying cycle, it appears your model does not have one.

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Jim, Yes you will need to remove the cover from the inside of the door by twisting it off and then remove the vent by rotating it.

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Hello Bill. Yes, you will need to order WPW10469575 for the vent. In most cases you can replace it without removing the control panel cover.

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Terry K for Model Number kuds301xbl

I am getting excessive amount of moisture out of the vent (Part Number: AP6021947). Could it be a problem with the vent itself? I had the outer door cover off this weekend and the sound dampening material was soaked at the bottom. I had to replace my control panel once already because of the water vapor that travels upward into it. I noticed that the vent looks like it could possibly have an extension snapped onto it. I am assuming that it be a different model for that piece but, if I were to extend that vent line down it would get he moisture away from my electronics. Any advice would be appreciated.

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Terry, With experiencing moisture between the inner and outer door panels or on the cabinets around the air inlet area of the outer door panel located near the top left side of the panel, verify that the vent damper is closing by using the service diagnostic routine. The procedure is located in the product tech sheet. Verify that wax motor seal and vent bezel seal are not pinched or missing. Verify there is no leaks around the vent bezel seal allowing moisture past the bezel and into the door panel area. Verify that vent fan motor is operating by using the service diagnostic routine. The procedure is located in the product tech sheet.

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