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Instructions for replacing the heating element in the washing machine

If you notice that the washing machine does not heat the water, then one of the likely causes of the breakdown is the failure of the heating element. In order not to pay for the work of the master and save money, we recommend that you replace this spare part yourself, because. it is quite simple to do this, having at hand a standard set of tools - wrenches and screwdrivers. In this article, we will tell readers of the site how to replace the heating element of a washing machine with your own hands. Instructions will be provided for both rear and front heater models.

Step 1 - Determine the location of the heater

The first step is to decide on which side the heating element is located at the washing machine. It is quite simple to do this - you need to move the case away from the wall, turn it around and inspect the back wall. If the lid is large, so to speak, for the entire size, then most likely the heater is located on the back side, under the tank. In this case, the technology for replacing the heating element will be greatly simplified, because to access it, you just need to unscrew the back cover of the washing machine.

If the cover is small, then it is provided only for access to the washer belt, and the heating element itself is located in front, also from below (as shown in the photo below). In this case, in order to replace the part, you will have to disassemble the front panel for repair, which is much more difficult and time consuming.

Important! As a rule, for such as Candy, Whirpool, Indesit, Ariston, Electrolux, Zanussi and Atlant, the heater is located at the back. For LG, Bosch and Samsung, the heating element is often located on the front side. For top-loading washing machines, it is possible to replace the heating element through the lower part of the front panel or the side wall, which can be removed without difficulty. However, the location does not always meet the specified standards. The model of the model is different, as they say.

Step 2 - Provide access to fasteners

When you determine where the heater is located in the washing machine, you can proceed to disassemble the case. To do this, the first step is to disconnect the equipment from the mains in order to prevent electric shock when replacing the heating element. If the location is rear, you will have to additionally disconnect the drain pipe and water supply. Also, you can not do without draining the remaining water from the washer. You can drain the water through a special drain filter or if you lower the drain hose below the level of the machine body, which can be a more problematic solution.

Next, remove the back cover. If the heating element is behind it, everything is fine, it remains to remove and replace it, which we will discuss below. If you need to remove the front cover, follow the instructions below:

  1. Remove the top cover.
  2. Remove the detergent drawer. As a rule, it is fastened with self-tapping screws and additionally fixed with a latch, which must be carefully detached.
  3. Remove the steel hoop from the seal on the hatch. It is held by a spring, which just needs to be stretched a little. After removing the hoop, carefully dismantle the seal itself, as well as the door lock, from which you want to disconnect the wires.
  4. After that, you can unscrew the front panel, which is fixed with screws and, possibly, clips.
  5. Access to replace the heating element is provided, you can proceed to the main process.

Step 3 - Change the heating element

So, all that remains is to replace the heating element in the washing machine yourself. It's not difficult, because. The heater is held by only one nut. Before unscrewing this nut (1), it is necessary to disconnect the power terminals, grounding and wires from the temperature sensor.

In order not to confuse anything after replacement, we recommend that you first take a picture of how everything is connected.

To unscrew the nut that holds the heating element, it is best to use a socket wrench. If this is not the case, carob will do. Unscrew the nut almost to the end, then press the pin (2) inward, which will allow you to remove the part from the seat. Then we unscrew the nut completely and, loosening the heating element to the sides, we take it out carefully.

Before proceeding with the replacement of the heating element of the washing machine, we recommend that you check it again. The verification method is provided in the video below:

How to check the operation of the heater

If the heater is really out of order, it must be replaced with a new one. The master tells about how to change the heating element of a washing machine at home in a video lesson:

Master class on replacing the heating element