[lazamae]

I have a 3 year old Frigidaire Dishwasher by Electrolux that has started leaking. I looked under the washer, and the leak is coming from where one side of the heating element connects. To replace the heating element, I would have to pay $50 and I am not sure if that will fix it. The element works fine, but it is leaking somewhere around the connection. What other options do I have? Silicone?

[Admin / APP Team]

Take a look at this element photo. See those rubber washers? That's what you need. Unfortunately, they are not sold separately, but maybe you can find something similar at a hardware store. I would not recommend using silicone.

[edhurst]

My neighbor's Frigidaire dishwasher started leaking around the heating element contacts on the bottom. The two nuts that hold the element and gasket down were cracking and would not tighten. I replaced the nuts and the leak went away. Same deal on my Frigidaire dishwasher. It started leaking around the element contacts so I had to replace the nuts. Frigidaire must have a problem! I notified their customer service but have not received a reply yet.

[lsutigerplumb]

Originally Posted by edhurst

My neighbor's Frigidaire dishwasher started leaking around the heating element contacts on the bottom. The two nuts that hold the element and gasket down were cracking and would not tighten. I replaced the nuts and the leak went away. Same deal on my Frigidaire dishwasher. It started leaking around the element contacts so I had to replace the nuts. Frigidaire must have a problem! I notified their customer service but have not received a reply yet.

I have this problem with my 1 year old Frigidaire. Does anyone know where I can find the nuts for the heater element? The leak is very bad and the nuts will not tigten. Thanks for any help!

[kawfeeman]

if you goto Frigidaire.com and find the customer support tab, usually you can find a parts manual with your model # .. those nuts should be readily available either directly from Frigidaire or from your local appliance parts store..

[Admin / APP Team]

Enter your model number in our Part Search ( http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/ ), then click on the Heating Element diagram. You should see all the parts related to it, including element nuts.