Replacing the heating element in a washing machine LG, Samsung, Atlas , Indesit, Ariston, Zanuss, Whirpool, Siemens, Samsung, Candy, Electrolux

Tan called an element of the washing machine, is responsible for the heating of water during the washing process.It is in the bottom of the tank and often fails.Even high-quality Bosch machine may need to replace the heating element, not to mention the cost of such brands like LG, Samsung, or Atlanta.At the same time to replace the heater can be called masters either decide to remove the old heater with your hands.For this purpose, one must first determine where the heater is located, and then remove it.

first difficulty awaiting owners washing machine may become available to the heater.The fact is that in some typewriters to it can be reached through the back of the case, and in others - through the front panel.To easily find out where exactly is the item we're looking for, check the machine carefully.

Look first at the back surface of its body - if the part that can be removed is quite large, it is likely to PETN can get it from the rear of the machine.If you find that you can remove the back only a small portion, it is likely the heater is at the front.If in doubt, first, remove the back cover, because it is much easier to do than to disassemble the front panel.

Note that the location of the rear heater is typical for machines of brands such as Zanussi, Candy, Hotpoint Ariston, Indesit, Electrolux and Ardo.But Bosch and Samsung manufacturers often place the heater in the front.To reach the heater in models with vertical load, must be removed from one of the side walls.

Before remove the heater, it is important to drain the water from the machine in the prepared container and ensure that the unit is disconnected from the network.

Then your actions will be such:

1. Loosen the right cover of the machine and look for the heater.
2. Disconnect the wires that are suitable for TENu.
3. Unscrew the nut, which is in the middle, and then pound into the hairpin, which was connected with the nut.To do this, push it with force or gently tap with a hammer.
4. Hooking heater (use for this knife or screwdriver), carefully remove the heater from the tank.
5. Check the details.

Naglyano, the whole process, you can see in the following video.

renovated or a new heater insert into the hole and make sure that the item has taken the same position it was in before the extraction.You need to get a tight fit.Next, hold down the heater by hand, gently tighten the nut.At the end of the wire should be returned to their place.Now will include screening washing by program providing hot water up to + 600C.If the water is heated, it is possible to fix the removed wall and return the washing machine in its place.