Ge Dishwasher: not heating

Based on 21 community discussions Community Analysis

⚡ Quick Answer: Most common fix for not heating: Reset the thermal cut-off (TCO) (65.0% DIY success rate)

Common Causes

  • Heating element failure (6 mentions)
  • Thermal cut-off switch issue (4 mentions)
  • Control board malfunction (3 mentions)
  • Flood switch malfunction (3 mentions)
  • Turbidity sensor failure (2 mentions)

Top Solutions

  1. Reset the thermal cut-off (TCO)

    Success rate: 14.0% DIY: Yes Easy

  2. Replace the heating element

    Success rate: 10.0% DIY: Maybe Medium

  3. Check and possibly replace the flood switch assembly

    Success rate: 5.0% DIY: Yes Medium

  4. Check the control board for timer or relay issues

    Success rate: 5.0% DIY: Yes Medium

  5. Reset the dishwasher by pressing the red button under the heating element

    Success rate: 5.0% DIY: Yes Easy

Can I Fix This Myself?

65.0% DIY Success Rate

DIY

Analysis based on 20 community discussions
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Community Discussions

No heat/hot water

Resetting the thermal cutout resolved the heating issue.

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won't dry the dishes

The issue was a thermal cut-off switch that needed to be reset.

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not heating up

Reset the thermal cut off (TCO) by pressing the reset button underneath the unit.

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won't heat up water

Replaced the flood switch assembly, which also serves as the water temperature thermistor.

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not heating

Reset the dishwasher by pressing the red button located at the 2 o'clock position under the heating element.

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