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Replacing the heater in an Indesit washing machine

replacement ten in an indesit typewriterDamage to the heating element in any washing machine, including the Indesit brand, is detected immediately. After the first wash with a broken heating element, you will see that the laundry is dirty, as it was washed in cold water.

In modern machines, the washing process with a broken part may not start at all. What to do in case of such a malfunction? Everything is simple - replace the heating element with a new one yourself, according to the instructions.

Where is the heater

Replacing the ten in Indesit brand washing machines is quite simple, if you know how to hold a screwdriver and use a multimeter. Different cars have different ways to get to heating elementdisassembling the technique. Italian manufacturers took care of their consumers and installed the heater in such a way that you can get to it by opening the back cover of the machine.

That is why such repairs are simple. The only drawback is the disconnection of the washing machine from all communications. This is necessary in order to deploy the machine back side for repair work.

What you need to replace

Replacing the heater on an Indesit washing machine will require a minimum of tools from you, as a rule, two screwdrivers are enough: a flat and curly one and a key with a head. You also need a multimeter or tester to check the operation of the heater. And, of course, the original spare part.

Important! Do not take parts made in China, you will not save on this, just spend the extra money, and soon replace the heater again.

The original Italian-made heating element, depending on the model of the washing machine, costs from 700 to 1000 rubles, maybe a little more. Better save on the work of the master and try to remove and replace the heater yourself. Of course, if the car is under warranty, then call a specialist service center, such repairs will be free.

Work order

And finally, we describe the procedure for replacing the ten.

  1. Disconnect the car from the network, sewer, water supply.
  2. Turn the machine toward you with the back wall.
  3. Unscrew the bolts around the perimeter of the cover with a curly screwdriver.
  4. Below, under the tank, find the contacts coming from the heater, and attach the probes of the multimeter to them. Normally, the resistance should be 25-35 ohms, otherwise the part is defective.
    check ten with a multimeter
  5. Disconnect all wires with terminals, remembering their position.
  6. Using a wrench with a head, unscrew the nut on the bolt, the end of which protrudes directly in the center of the heater base.
    loosen the ten bolt
  7. Gently tap the bolt so that it goes inside the hole.
  8. Pick up the heater base with a flat screwdriver and pull it out towards you.
  9. Take a new heating element and rearrange the temperature sensor in it, which must be removed from the old heating element.
    new Indesit washing machine heater
  10. Use a rag to clean the seat under the heater from debris.
  11. Put the heating element in place and fasten with a bolt.
  12. Connect the wires and close the back cover of the washing machine.
  13. Connect the machine to communications.

So, as you can see, it is not difficult to remove and replace the heating element. After replacement, check the operability of the equipment. Good luck

   

3 reader comments

  1. Gravatar Victor Victor:

    Thank you, everything is clear.

  2. Gravatar Ivan Ivan:

    Thank you, everything is intelligible and understandable, but what is the power of the heating element?

  3. Gravatar Irina Irina:

    Look at the power at the old heating element with this one and buy it. We have 1.7.

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