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Drying doesn't work, there is no water heating

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What is the model number of your dishwasher most likely the heating element has gone south for the winter but in order to check if it has you would have to do a continuity test on the heater itself the heater is also the main thing that heats the water as well message me back with your model number and i can send you some schematics on how to remove as well as who has the part the cheapest Thanks again Rick

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