Cheap In Chitown for Model Number Bosch dishwasher SHX33M05UC/50 My dishwasher is 10+ years old. It cycles, splashes water, dispenses detergent, and drains just fine. The problem is that it does not heat properly, so dishes don't get clean. I cranked up the temp on the water heater and ran it good and hot (so hot it was uncomfortable) at the sink next to the DW before starting the DW -- after filling, the water was barely room temp. I let the cycle continue and checked the temp several times throughout: it was gettting marginally warmer, but never warmer than lukewarm-ish (below body temp). I know I could replace the whole heating+pump assembly, but that's on the expensive side (+$200), and I'd rather not waste the money if that's not the problem. So how do I TEST other/cheaper components involved in heating to make sure they're working? In particular, I'm thinking of these parts: Thermistor #00165281; Turbidity Sensor #00165279; Float Switch #00165256. Anything else I should be looking at (and how do I test it)? If those are all good: How do I test the heating pump to make sure it's actually the problem (vs, say, the control board)? Appreciate any help you can give me! p.s. Yes, I have a decent multimeter.
Answer Cheap In Chitown, You will want to check the temperature sensor on the unit as it could have failed and would cause the heater to not work. The part number is 00165281. Also, check to make sure that there is 120 vac getting to the heater during the cydle. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Tuesday, September 6, 2022