Kitchenaid dishwasher KDI-16 blower housing hole

[leon88]

I have a smallish hole in the blower housing. I can see the red hot heater element through it during the dry cycle.

It's not so bad that I feel like replacing it but is there a recommended repair to stabilize or keep it from getting worse? I'm sure this is pretty common and wondering what others have done. High heat paint or metal tape?

 

[eronie]

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Clean the blower wheel shouldn't be getting that hot.

 

[combo52]

Rusted Heater Housing On A KDI-16

Cleaning the blower wheel with a toothbrush will help but it is still normal for the element to glow red.

You can remove the heater assembly and patch the hole by screwing a piece of metal over it or replacing the housing with a better one [ we have lots of good used ones around ].

You can also use it as is, Foil tape would not work as it gets too hot for the adhesive.

John L.

 

[leon88]

Where can I get a good used housing?

 

[tomturbomatic]

From John, Combo52