Replacing the heating element in a washing machine

The heating element is the heating element of the washing machine. It is located in the tank of the machine. Or rather, in its lower part. Household appliances are produced in various countries. There are quite a few companies that make it. And their design may also differ. So, in some models the heating element is located on the front side of the machine. And for others it’s the opposite. Let's look at both options.

How to get to the heating element in washing machines of various brands?

As already written above, access to the heating element can be obtained from the front for some machines and from the back for others. In order to understand where he hid from us, it is necessary to look at the design of our car. If, when examining the back of the housing, we noticed that the removable part is large and occupies the main or entire area of ​​the wall, then it is likely that the heating element is located at the back.

If our inspection showed that the removable part at the back of the machine is small, then it is unlikely that the heating element is located behind it. Most likely it's in the front. If we decide that it is at the back, then we will remove the back of the case. And if you come to the conclusion that it’s in the front, then the front. By the way, If you are in doubt about the location of this part, it is better to first remove the cover from the back. It is much easier to take off and put on than the front one. Therefore, to finally make sure, you can open it to check and examine the insides of the machine.

You can use another method to determine the location. Typically, the heating element is located on the back of equipment from the following manufacturers: Zanussi, Kandy, Electrolux, Ariston, Indesit, Ardo.

In machines from Hans, we can get to the part we need through the base panel.On top-loading machines from this manufacturer, it may be located on the side. By the way, in other vertical washing machines you can get to the heating element through the side of the body.

How to remove the heating element of a washing machine?

In order to remove the heating element, we need to empty the water from the tank. To do this, we can either place the drain hose at floor level or twist the drain pump filter.

By the way, in order to remove leaked water, you can prepare a rag in advance or place a small container. Next, we will need to disconnect the wires that are attached to the heating element. Then twist the nut, which is located in the middle. And we need to drive the remaining threaded rod, the one on which the nut was located, inside. To do this, you can press it hard or gently tap it with a hammer. Then we need to pick up the heating element with a screwdriver or knife and carefully pull it out of the tank.

After we removed the heating element, we only had to check its functionality. If it is faulty, then we simply replace it with a new one.

How to install the heating element?

• We take out our new (or working old) heating element and carefully insert it into the hole.
• It is necessary to check its position. It must be the same as the previous heating element. No bending or anything like that. Its fit should be tight.
• Having fixed our part with your hand, slowly tighten the nut.
• The heating element needs to be securely fastened, but if you overdo it, you can squeeze it out of its place.
• Then put the wires back in place.
• After this we perform a test wash. You can run a program with heating up to 60 degrees.

If everything is in order, then put the removed housing wall back on and return the machine to its usual place.Wash for your health!

By the way, for those who perceive video better, we have posted a video in which the entire process of replacing the heating element is filmed. See:

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