The dishwasher's job is not only to wash, but also to ensure that the dishes are dry and ready to use at the end of the programme. However, if the dishes remain wet, this is a sign that there is an anomaly in the drying system or in the use of the machine. Ignoring the problem can mean higher energy costs, unhygienic conditions and the need for machine repairs in the long term.
Common causes and solutions
1. Lack of flushing agent or incorrect dosage
The flushing agent is an essential part of the drying process. It helps the water droplets to run off the dishes.
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Symptoms: the dishes remain speckled with large water droplets.
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Solution: check the level of the flushing agent and adjust the dosage. This is often enough to improve the drying result considerably.
2. Heater failure
On traditional machines, the heater is responsible for drying.
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Symptoms: Dishes are wet and cold after the programme, no steam is produced.
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Reason: the heater is damaged by scale or electrically burnt out.
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Solution: replacement of the heater. This is a technically complex job that requires a professional.
3. Fan and air circulation problems
Many models have a separate fan that directs hot air or removes moisture.
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Symptoms: the machine stops working, but there is too much damp steam inside.
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Solution: fan and air duct cleaning or fan replacement.
4. Control Block (PCB) faults
If the drying phase does not start or stops too early, the problem may lie in the control unit.
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Reason: a damaged battery, relay or other electronic component.
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Solution: diagnostics and, if necessary, repair or replacement of the control unit.
5. Specificities of use and placement of dishes
Even a technically sound machine may not give a good drying result if the dishes have been placed incorrectly.
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Common mistakes: Dishes are too tightly packed together, plastic parts do not retain heat and collect water, the machine is opened too late after the end of the programme.
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Solution: place the dishes so that the water can drain freely and open the machine immediately after the programme is finished to let the steam out.
When to contact a technician?
If the addition or correct placement of a flushing agent does not change the result, the problem indicates mechanical or electronic components in the machine. Troubleshooting a drying-related fault requires accurate measurements and safe working practices - it's not a job to try out at home.
1master is the official maintenance partner of Electrolux, AEG and Zanussi, and we also regularly repair Bosch, Whirlpool, Samsung and other brands. Our technicians quickly find the cause of the breakdown and restore the machine's reliability.
If your dishwasher is no longer drying your dishes properly, book an appointment. 1meister.ee via. We'll make sure your machine finishes the job the way it should - with clean, dry dishes.