We repair the yogurt maker with our own hands

Like any technique, yogurt makers can break. To understand how to repair a failed device, it is necessary to understand its design and principle of operation. This will help detect and eliminate a malfunction due to which the device has stopped preparing a favorite product. In this article, we will describe how to properly repair a yogurt maker, taking into account the characteristics of its structure and the cause of failure.

How does the yogurt maker

Most yoghurt makers are a lid-closing container in which a few cups of sourdough milk are placed.In a container under the lid a constant temperature is maintained in the range from + 37ºС to + 40ºС. Creates this temperature in the tank. thermoelementplaced on a metal reflector under the tank. There is a switch on the case, and the more complex and expensive models are equipped with a thermostat and a liquid crystal display, which displays the temperature that the thermoelement creates, the operation time, the time until the end of the maturation process, and the like.

Causes of failure

The main causes of malfunction yogurtnits associated with the failure of one or more components. It may be:

• mechanical damage to one of the housing elements;
• damage to the connecting wires or plugs;
• failure of one of the electrical components, such as a switch, heater, regulator or display.

In accordance with the detected damage and the way the repair will be made should be selected.

Specialist help or repair on your own

In the absence of the necessary skills to work with household electrical appliances, or if your yogurt maker is under warranty, you should not try to make repairs yourself.This can lead to more severe damage, and a more costly recovery device. In this case, it is better to contact the store where the yoghurt maker was purchased, or the nearest service centerwhere you replace the defective product or make a quality repair.

If you are confident in your abilities and skills, it will not be superfluous to remind you of the basic safety rule when working with electrical appliances: make sure that the device is disconnected from the electrical network.

Video materials published by professional electricians and craftsmen on the Internet can be of great help in demonstrating the design, mounting and appearance of elements.

Next, we consider the basic methods of repairing a failed yogurt maker, depending on the cause of the malfunction.

Mechanical damage to the housing or broken connection

In the first case, we are talking about such elements of the body as a bath to accommodate glasses or a lid. It can be removed with glue for plastics or by conducting thermal welding of cracks. If the housing or the lid is broken and cannot be glued, it may be cheaper to purchase a new device than to try to find suitable parts.

Damage to the connecting wires or plugs are the most simple faults. If visually or with the help of a tester it was possible to determine the place of the break, simply solder the broken wire or replace the wire and plug with a working one. They can easily be purchased at electrical stores.

The failure of one of the electrical components

In this case, you will need to search for an identical serviceable item. A heater, switch or regulator can be purchased on the radio market or in an electrical goods store. Finding the right display board is harder. The search for the item can be carried out on the websites of online stores of electrical and radio products. To do this, you need to find it on the motherboard labeling. Replacement is easy with a soldering iron.

Incorrect operation of the thermoelement

Separately, it is necessary to consider the elimination of such a common problem as heatcreated by thermoelement in yogurt makers without temperature control. As a rule, these are the cheapest and most popular models.

If the yogurt in your yogurt maker is swirled, it is necessary to measure the temperature in the cup compartment with yogurt.

This can be done with the usual thermometer. If the temperature is above + 40ºС, it is necessary to adjust the thermoelement.

To do this, depending on the model, you need to open the bottom cover or housing. A metal reflector will be located on the bottom surface of the housing, on which, as a rule, the thermoelement is fixed. Using a special thermal tape or gasket made of asbestos cloth, it is necessary to isolate half of the surface of the thermoelement from the reflector. After assembly, you need to re-measure the temperature. If it is again above the norm, it is necessary to insulate even more surface of the thermoelement.

Conclusion

Now you know what breakdowns can disrupt the work of your yogurt maker and the main ways to eliminate them. Having the necessary skills to carry out such work, you can easily carry out repairs, based on the recommendations given. However, there is always the opportunity to contact the repair shop, where qualified specialists will carry out diagnostics and perform the necessary work.