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Maytag Dishwasher error code

Maytag Dishwasher Error NO-HEAT

Turn off power at the circuit breaker.

Turn off power at the circuit breaker.

ModerateStart with 5-15 minutes of safe checks
⚠️ CHECK WARRANTY / AGE$100 - $250 Range
Maytag dishwasher repair guide for error NO-HEAT
Error codeNO-HEATDishwasher

Start here before buying a part or taking the appliance apart.

  1. 1
    Turn off power at the circuit breaker

    Turn off power at the circuit breaker.

  2. 2
    Remove the lower access panel to access the

    Remove the lower access panel to access the heating components.

  3. 3
    Test the heating element for continuity with a

    Test the heating element for continuity with a multimeter.

A quick explanation

What does NO-HEAT mean?

Turn off power at the circuit breaker.

The answer you came for

How to fix Maytag dishwasher error NO-HEAT

Start with the safest checks and work from simple to technical.

  1. 1

    Turn off power at the circuit breaker

    Turn off power at the circuit breaker.

  2. 2

    Remove the lower access panel to access the

    Remove the lower access panel to access the heating components.

  3. 3

    Test the heating element for continuity with a

    Test the heating element for continuity with a multimeter.

  4. 4

    Check the high-limit thermostat for proper operation

    Check the high-limit thermostat for proper operation.

  5. 5

    Test the temperature sensor resistance at room temperature

    Test the temperature sensor resistance at room temperature.

  6. 6

    Inspect all wiring connections for corrosion or damage

    Inspect all wiring connections for corrosion or damage.

  7. 7

    Check the control board output to the heating

    Check the control board output to the heating circuit.

  8. 8

    Verify proper water fill level (insufficient water can

    Verify proper water fill level (insufficient water can cause heating errors).

  9. 9

    If components test good, suspect control board failure

    If components test good, suspect control board failure.

  10. 10

    Restore power and test the heating cycle with

    Restore power and test the heating cycle with a temperature probe.

Read the additional checks from the current guide

How to Fix Dishwasher Error Turn off power at the circuit breaker.Remove the lower access panel to access the heating components.Test the heating element for continuity with a multimeter.Check the high-limit thermostat for proper operation.Test the temperature sensor resistance at room temperature.Inspect all wiring connections for corrosion or damage.Check the control board output to the heating circuit.Verify proper water fill level (insufficient water can cause heating errors).If components test good, suspect control board failure.Restore power and test the heating cycle with a temperature probe. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases through links on this page.

If the code comes back

Do not keep replacing parts based only on the code. Repeat the safe checks above. If the fault remains, stop and arrange qualified service rather than ordering from the code alone.

Recommended part

Recommended part for this error code

Part listed in the current guide

OEM candidate: W10518394

Price noted in the current guide: $40-200

Why this part is shown: It is associated with Maytag Dishwasher error NO-HEAT in the current guide. The error code alone does not prove this part has failed.

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Safety first

Disconnect power before opening panels or touching internal parts.

When to stop
  • Stop if you see burned wiring, melted connectors, water near electrical parts, or a gas smell.
  • Do not perform live-voltage testing unless you are trained and equipped for it.
  • Use the exact model manual or service information before replacing electronic controls.

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