Bosch 300 Series dishwasher not drying

The short answer

51 of 1,988 owner reviews we read describe a Bosch 300 Series dishwasher not drying dishes. Of the 11 owners who said when it started, 6 said right out of the box. The part they blame most is the heating element (12 owners).

How many owners report it
51 of the 1,988 reviews we read
When it usually starts
Right out of the box (6 of the 11 who said)
Part owners blame most
Heating element (12 owners)

We read extra 1- and 2-star reviews for this series, so these numbers show what people complain about, not how likely the dishwasher is to break.

When it started

11 of the 51 owners say how long they had the dishwasher when the problem started.

How long owners had it when the problem started

As owners describe it. Owners who did not say are left out.

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WhenOwners
Right out of the box6
First month3
1–6 months2
6–12 months0
1–2 years0
Over 2 years0

Parts owners blame

  • Heating element 12
  • Rack 3
  • Door seal 2
Parts named in the 51 reports. Many reports don't name a part.

What fixed it

1 owner describes a fix that worked, but no single fix is reported by 5 or more owners yet.

What happened after it broke

  • Got a replacement or refund 5
  • Something else 1

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Every problem reported on the 300 Series

Common questions

How common are drying problems on the Bosch 300 Series?

51 of the 1,988 Bosch 300 Series owner reviews we read describe this problem. Our sample includes extra low-star reviews, so this shows how often it comes up in complaints, not a failure rate.

When do drying problems usually begin on the Bosch 300 Series?

Of the 11 owners who say when it started: 6 right out of the box, 3 in the first month and 2 between one and six months in.

Which part is usually involved in drying problems on the Bosch 300 Series?

The parts owners name most: heating element (12), rack (3) and door seal (2). Many reports don't name a part.

What fixed drying problems on the Bosch 300 Series for other owners?

No single fix has been reported working by 5 or more owners yet. 5 had the unit replaced or refunded.