Frigidaire Model FFBD2404NS0A leaking from door vent

[jopa]

Model Number

FFBD2404NS0A

Brand

Frigidaire

Age

6-10 years

Hi. I think my dishwasher is leaking from the steam vent in the door. I've been noticing small puddles after a cycle so I put a camera under the door where the puddles were forming. I can see water trickling down the inside of the door underneath where the vent is so I know the leak is coming from the top of the door and presumably the vent.

If it is an issue with the vent I had hoped I could just replace it but the part seems to have been discontinued:

Frigidaire 154423601 Active Dry Vent Assembly (AP3214759) - AppliancePartsPros.com

Includes actuator, 154423601 / AP3214759 made by Frigidaire

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This person seemed to have the same issue (https://www.applianceblog.com/mainf...1050rec2-water-leaking-from-steam-vent.85934/) and they said they covered the vent in aluminum foil and that stopped the leak before replacing it entirely. Unfortunately I have a different model so I can't use the part that they were suggested. Should I try the aluminum foil or will that cause damage?

I'm not sure what to do. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Jake]

Should I try the aluminum foil or will that cause damage?

Sure you can, it won't hurt to try it on your model as well.

Jake

 

[jopa]

Thanks! I will try that. Blocking the steam from escaping won't have any negative consequences?

 

[Jake]

That's the only concern I had as well, it may have negative consequences, if so, then you will need to go new dishwasher shopping.

Jake