Repair · Dishwashers

Dishwasher heating element replacement in Ottawa

The element (or an inline heater) warms the water and, on some models, dries the dishes.

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  • 15+ yearsof technician experience
  • Insured technicianslicensed for gas work
  • Satisfaction guaranteed90-day warranty on replaced parts
  • Free diagnosticwhen you go ahead with the repair

Signs it has failed

  • Cold water through the cycle
  • Wet dishes
  • Cycle runs very long

How we confirm it first

The element and thermistor are tested.

What the repair involves

Replaced from inside the tub or below.

Why it fails

Elements burn out with age and from scale build-up, which insulates them and makes them run hotter.

How to make it last

On hard or well water, use rinse aid and a descaling cleaner every couple of months.

Repair or replace?

Usually worth it.

Two appliance control boards on a workbench with a multimeter
Bench-testing control boards before replacing anything · RepairWell job photo

What it costs

Free diagnostic when you approve the repair and it's completed; otherwise $89 + tax for a home electric appliance. The written finding shows the part, labour and total before any work. Replaced parts carry a 90-day warranty.

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