We change the heater in the washing machine Indesit

What if washing machine stopped warming? Most likely, the problem lies in wear TENAheating coil, which is not difficult to replace. This article will tell you in detail how to change the heating element in a failed Indesit washing machine.

Causes of failure

To begin with, let's look at the reasons for the failure of the heating element. It can be:

• bulky growths scumwhich is formed due to too hard water;
• rust on the surface of the heating element due to ingress of moisture, the cause of the penetration of which is the depressurization of the tank;
• rare phenomenon - factory marriage.

All these factors lead to the fact that water during washing does not heat to the desired temperature, that is, only cold washing is possible. In some cases, the unit responds in such a way that programs involving high temperature mode, just do not start.

Thanks to advertising, there is a perception that as a result of the failure of the heating element from the bottom of the car water will flow sharply, but this is not true.

It is very easy to diagnose the problem: you just need to touch the surface of the hatch in the middle of the washing cycle. It will be cold, and the laundry after such a wash will not be stretched properly. If you have a multimeter, you can check it yourself. resistance to heating: This method will give an accurate answer to the question about the health of the heating element.

Replacing the heater on the washing machine Indesit

So, we proceed to repair.

1. Disconnect the unit from the electricity and water supply and remove the drain.
2. Turn the car around backside and spin the screws, located in a circle, to remove the metal part of the body.
   
3. Removing the cap from the bottom of the tank you will see a heating elementto which a temperature sensor, a ground terminal and power wires are connected. Using pliers, alternately remove all connections from the element.
   

4. Disconnect the heater with an Allen key.
   

5. Gently pry the part with a screwdriver along with the retaining gum, and slowly pull it out of the slot, gradually swaying from side to side. You can use any grease, for example VD-40, to facilitate the movement of heating elements.
   
6. Once you manage to remove it, you can clean the spiral from the layer of scale, if the part is still working. Full replacement is required if the heating element is blown.
   
7. Before you insert a new part in the landing slot, you can apply this trick: grease rubber base element gel for washing dishes. So you can greatly facilitate the planting of the heater in place, otherwise it will go very tight. Using other types of lubricants is detrimental to rubber seals.
   

8. Do not forget also about the correct installation of the heating element. On the surface of the tank is usually set special guide stop. It should go between the spirals of the heating element, rigidly fixing its position in the tank. Otherwise, parts of the element may be hit by a rotating drum.

That's so easy and simple, you can quite independently repair a washing machine if it stops heating water.And in order for the heater to last as long as possible, it is worthwhile to apply some simple measures to prevent its wear.

Preventing breakage of the heating element

Service specialists always remind owners that it is always easier to prevent a malfunction than to completely change a worn part. In order for the heater to last as long as possible, you should follow these simple guidelines.

1. Do not fill the drum of the machine too closely; the weight of laundry for one wash should not exceed estimated weightprovided for your model.
2. Soften the water using special laundry detergents for example Calgon.
3. Do not use cheap low-quality powder, because it is the high content of various salts and impurities in it that often disrupts your household appliances.
4. It is worth conducting periodic preventive cleaning of heating elements from scale - this can be done without disassembling the washing machine.

Thus, the replacement of the heater in the car can not be called a very difficult repair, which requires special knowledge and skills. You can easily handle it yourself, while saving on expensive maintenance.