YEECHUN DD81-02148A Dishwasher Heating Element for Samsung Models

If you’re replacing a damaged heating element, the YEECHUN DD81-02148A is intended for select Samsung dishwasher models. It handles water heating and dish drying as part of the wash cycle. Is your dishwasher one of the listed models, and does its existing part match? Checking both details can help you avoid ordering a similar-looking element that does not fit.

Quick sizing guide

This is a replacement component, not a complete dishwasher repair kit. The listing gives product dimensions of 14 x 14 x 3 inches, while the product title also mentions 14.56'*14.17', the listing does not clarify how those measurements relate to the element itself. For fit, use the part number on the old element as a key check, then compare its shape and size with the replacement. The seller also advises checking the distance between the element and the dishwasher bottom and keeping the installed element level. If that adjustment is unfamiliar, a repair professional can help assess the fit before installation.

Compatibility is listed for models including DW80N3030UB/AA-00, DW80N3030US/AA-00, DW80M2020US/AA, DW80R2031UG/AA-00, DW80CG4021SRAA, and DW80CG4051SRAA. Other suffix variations appear in the full compatibility list below. Match your dishwasher’s complete model designation rather than relying on a shared model-family name, the listing specifically warns that heating elements can look alike without being interchangeable.

Strengths

The main appeal is its clearly identified replacement reference: DD81-02148A. That gives shoppers a concrete starting point when comparing the existing part with the new one, rather than choosing an element based only on appearance. The listed nickel-chromium alloy construction is intended to withstand high temperatures and distribute heat, while composite plastic nuts are included for the connection. These are product details, not a guarantee of repair results.

For a dishwasher that has a confirmed heating-element fault, replacing this component is a more targeted repair approach than shopping for a whole appliance. It is intended to support water heating and drying, but the listing does not establish that every heating or drying problem is caused by the element. Worth considering if your dishwasher model and old part number match the information provided. Better avoided if you cannot confirm the model or the replacement’s physical fit.

Technical overview

• Name: Dishwasher heating element assembly
• Type: Replacement part
• Reference: DD81-02148A
• Material: Nickel-chromium alloy, composite plastic nuts
• Dimensions: 14 x 14 x 3 inches (listed product dimensions)
• Compatibility: Select Samsung dishwasher models, including DW80N3030UB/AA-00, DW80N3030US/AA-00, DW80N3030UW/AA-00, DW80M2020US/AA, DW80R2031US/AA-00, DW80R2031UG/AA-00, DW80R2031US/AC-00, DW80CG4021SRAA, and DW80CG4051SRAA
• What’s included: One heating element replacement
• Replaces: AP6244334, PS12085592, EAP12085592

Should you buy it?

This part makes the most sense when you have identified the heating element as the part to replace and verified both the dishwasher’s full model number and the existing element reference. The listed compatibility covers specific Samsung models, not every dishwasher from the brand, so a general match to “Samsung” is not enough. Check the old element’s size and number before ordering, and treat the stated product dimensions as listing information rather than a substitute for measuring the component. If the diagnosis is uncertain, identifying the cause of the heating issue first is a more reliable next step than replacing a part by guesswork.