Selection and repair of electrolux water heaters

Centralized provision of hot water to the population in some regions of the Russian Federation has not yet been established, so various models of water heaters are very popular among users, including Electrolux. All models of leading manufacturers of similar equipment, differing in design, design, power and installation methods, energy source for rapid heating of water, are widely represented in the stores. Our conversation will focus on the models of water heaters of the company from Sweden Electrolux.

Types of water heaters

All products of this company are divided by functioning principle on flow and accumulation, and power source for the implementation of water heating - for electric and gas.

By installation type There are water heaters:

• floor type and wall option;
• vertical or horizontal layout;
• water can be connected from above or below.

Horizontal water heater

The engineering department of the company develops products of different displacement and it is worth talking about this separately. Specialized stores have a wide selection of boilers with a displacement of 10–30 liters, 50–80 liters, or from 100 liters or more, so users can choose the unit of exactly the displacement capacity they need.

1. EWH 30 Quantum Pro. Cumulative option, power - 1.5 kW, volume - 30 liters, maximum temperature up to 75⁰C, heats up in 58 minutes, height - 570 mm, the price is 5549 rubles, warranty for a year. Can service several points at once.
   

   Electrolux EWH 30 Quantum Pro water heater

2. EWH 30 Royal. The most powerful of the model range with a volume of 30 liters is 2 kW, its height is a little less - 546 mm, the price is 9409 rubles, but the warranty is already 7 years.
3. EWH 50 Quantum. Budget cumulative unit priced from 4830 to 5450, time to reach the calculated temperature - 2 hours, power - 1.5 kW, tank volume - 50 liters, weight 17.1 kg, warranty - 5 years.
4. Centurio H. Power 2 kW, volume - 50 liters, temperature 30-75⁰C, heating time up to 60⁰C 80 minutes, shape - flat, price 9129 rubles, two-year warranty.
   

   Water heater Electrolux Centurio H

5. Centurio DL H. Maximum power 2 kW, but there is economy mode in 1 kW, flat version, tank volume 50 liters, heating elements - tubular, dimensions - 930x434x253 mm, price 15525 rubles, warranty for 12 months.
6. EWH 80 Quantum Pro. Can be purchased at a price of 7309 rubles, power not less than 1.5 kW, tank volume - 80 liters, heating time up to 60⁰C - 2.5 hours, height 758 mm, warranty up to 2 years.
7. Royal 100 H. Country of origin - China, type - boiler, power - 2.0 kW (two modes 1 and 2 kW), volume per 100 liters, shape flat, dimensions - 493х1210х290 mm, weight 23.5 kg.
   

   Water heater Electrolux Royal 100 H

Main characteristics

Briefly about the advantages of the brand Electrolux:

• simple installation and easy operation;
• the ability to connect multiple points in the house;
• there is a power adjustment from the maximum to the economic mode;
• in the manufacture of products using modern technology and quality materials.

Each user when purchasing products must take into account the following characteristics:

• temperature adjustment;
• mass and size;
• TEN material for the water heater, what material the tank and body are made of;
• maximum permissible internal pressure;
• what are the classes of protection.

Need to know! The most important parameters for any water heater are power, for different types there are also some nuances: accumulative - tank volume, flow variant - performance.

Flow options have a power of 3.5-27 kW, starting with 18 kW, they operate only from 380 V.

Instantaneous water heater

Productivity at them at water temperature from + 38⁰C - from 2.0 to 10.2 l / min.

Accumulative electric or gas products differ in the time of heating water, for the first it can last from 18 minutes to 5 hours depending on the volume (10 or 100 liters) and what kind of power they are equipped with heating elements.

For heating water storage water heaters use one or two heating elements, depending on the size of the tank, for example, 50 liters is enough and one heater. The gas variant heats any volume in less time, because it uses burners or a closed-type combustion chamber.

Flowing products are compact and light weight, they have a temperature adjustment in the range of 20-50⁰C, and the cumulative version has a large variation in temperature control 30-75⁰C, but their dimensions are much more impressive.

In flow-through heaters, the casing and the tank are made of durable plastic grades, and the storage type of water heaters uses stainless steel tanks, the casing is enameled plain steel.

Hot water cylinder

Common Malfunctions

A preventive inspection and minor repairs of Electrolux water heaters can be performed independently, you just need to carefully study the operating instructions. But the connection should be done only by professionals.

Very important! If the electric heater was installed on its own or in the course of operation the rules of use were grossly violated, then the user cannot rely on a guarantee - all time-consuming repairs will be carried out by service center masters at his expense.

Frequently encountered options for product breakdowns from Electrolux:

1. Permanent operation of built-in RCD (protective disconnecting device) - the automaton has failed, the zero and ground wires are confused when connected.
2. Plug wire connection gets very hot - contacts in the outlet loosened up, but it is better to call the master, he will make a diagnosis and reveal the true cause.
3. Flow check valve - urgent replacement or installation of a special regulator.
4. The most dangerous breakdown is tank flow, it is very difficult to repair, in most cases it is necessary to replace the tank or buy a new product.

It is necessary to carry out regular maintenance, cleaning of heating elements or their replacement, visual inspection of the thermostat and other parts, but not independently, but with the assistance of an experienced master.

Tank leakage

Cleaning the heater

The quality of water in the city's water supply system is doubtful, because of this, scale, salt and other deposits quickly form on the heating elements. It is possible to clear the heating element on its own: the order of operations is identical for a product with a volume of 50 liters or a powerful boiler with a 200-liter tank.

The action algorithm looks like this:

• disconnect the product from the network;
• shut off the water supply;
• To drain the water from the tank, put the hose on the special fitting;
• for pressure equalization it is necessary to open the tap with hot water;
• after removing the liquid, remove the tank from the fixings and place it on the floor in a position convenient for work;
• unscrew the fastening of the cover and remove it:
• we photograph the location of the wires so that there are no problems with the reverse connection;
• disconnect all wiring, turn off the fastening of the flange with the heater;
• take out the heating element from the tank and carefully but carefully, so as not to damage the enamel, flush the inner surface;
• if length magnesium anode less than 20 cm - install a new one;
• assembly is performed in the reverse order.

When the repair of the Electrolux water heaters is carried out independently, the main thing is the accuracy of all actions. It is necessary to tighten and tighten the elements of various fastenings with effort, but without fanaticism. When a screw or nut breaks, you will have to sweat to unscrew the debris, and even new ones will have to be run through special shops.

Rules of operation of electrolux water heaters

Each user must follow the basic rules for using the product.

1. Do not disconnect the product from the network without a special need, and the tank from cold water intake, because it mixes hot and cold water inside the tank, and this increases the formation of deposits.
2. After a long shutdown of the boiler rinse the tank under running water. To do this, open the faucet with cold water in the mixer and pass water through the product for 15 minutes.
3. All breakdowns of parts occur due to frequent overlapping of water entering the tank, experts say. Each such shutdown leads to a change in pressure inside the product, which contributes to a negative impact on the parts.

All Electrolux products are protected against water jets (IP 25) and heavy splashes (IPX 4).