Frigidaire dishwasher heating element
#1
10-06-17, 03:30 PM
Frigidaire dishwasher heating element
I have a Frigidaire dishwasher (Model MDB122LBS0) that is not drying the dishes well. It looks to me that the heating element isn't getting above 100 degrees F. How hot should it get?
#3
10-06-17, 04:01 PM
Group Moderator
I don't really know how hot it should get. I never measured it before. I know the new replacement heating element for your dishwasher is 850 watts.
I check the element with an ohmmeter if I question if it's working.
I check the element with an ohmmeter if I question if it's working.
#5
10-06-17, 04:54 PM
Group Moderator
There is no set resistance. I'd expect somewhere around 20 ohms. Be sure to disconnect the dishwasher from power before testing.
You may also have a high heat thermostat. If you have one it will be near the heating coil connections. You'll need to remove the lower kickplate for access to the connections. While you are down there look for the tech sheet. It may be in a little bag or folded up but it will be there. It has diagnostic help on it.
You may also have a high heat thermostat. If you have one it will be near the heating coil connections. You'll need to remove the lower kickplate for access to the connections. While you are down there look for the tech sheet. It may be in a little bag or folded up but it will be there. It has diagnostic help on it.
