Teng serves to heat the liquid. If we talk about a washing machine, then the washing process takes place at a certain temperature, which you set on the instrument panel. It is the heater that heats the water in the washing machine to the desired temperature.

Due to the fact that water can be hard and with impurities, when heated, scale forms, which over time, if the heating element is not cleaned, leads to a breakdown of the device. It can fail for other reasons as well. Therefore, if you notice that the water in the washing machine does not heat up, the heating element may have broken. This needs to be checked and, if necessary, buy another. True, you need to know how to replace a heating element in a washing machine without the help of specialists. Where is it located and how can I check if it works or is broken? Let's find out.

Where is TEN

To replace this element, you need to know where it is located. Naturally, there are many different washing machines, but, as a rule, the heating element is located at the bottom of the tank. But how to get to it already depends on the model. On some machines it is behind the front panel, on others it is behind the back cover. Sometimes it can be on the side of machines with side loading.

To determine exactly where you have it, first remove the back cover and look under the tank. It is easier to unscrew, so it will be the first. If the heating element is located there - excellent, you can proceed to its removal. When it is not there, you need to unscrew the front panel. We can say that the first stage was successful. It remains only to take it out, check it, and, if necessary, replace it. Let's see how to do it step by step. And to simplify your task, the article will describe two methods for disassembling cars. The first is when the ten is in front, the other is when it is located behind.

Here are some rules to follow, regardless of the brand of the device:

• If the machine is connected to the mains, be sure to turn it off by pulling the plug from the socket.
• Drain all the water completely, use the drain filter to do this, or drain the water through the hose, lowering it below the level of the machine.
• Some water may remain, so have a basin, rag, or mop handy.

This completes the preparatory work. For further work you will need:

1. Screwdriver.
2. Open-end wrench or socket wrench 8 or 10.

That's all, as you can see, special specialized tools are not required, due to the simplicity of work, everything can be done by hand.

Teng front

As we said earlier, often in all models the heater is located behind the back cover. But if you have a Bosh, LG or Samsung device, behind the back panel you will find only a drive belt that attaches to the motor. The heater itself is located in front, under the drum. So, let's consider the work in stages.

That's all. Ten has been successfully replaced. Since the brand is different, the fasteners can be in different places, but the procedure and principle are the same for everyone.

It happens that replacing the heater does not solve the problem, so at the stages of disassembly, you need to check the heater itself. You can check it with an ohmmeter. If the device shows infinite resistance, it burned out. If not, you need to check if everything is in order with the wires, if there are any other damages.

Ten behind

Indesit, Whirlpool and similar models must be dismantled from the rear. This option is much easier and faster.

1. Expand the machine.
2. Disconnect power, drain and water.
3. Loosen the screws with a screwdriver and remove the cover.
4. At the bottom of the tank is our heating element. Disconnect all wires.
5. Unscrew the nut with a socket wrench, but not completely, push the bolt inward and remove the heating element.
6. The rubber seal can get in the way, preventing you from pulling out the element, so loosen it by gradually pulling it out.
7. Clean the tank and put the new heater back in. The sealing gum can be lubricated with dishwashing detergent so that the appliance fits well.
8. Connect all wires and screw on the cover. Then bring the communications and check the machine.

Top loading machines must be unscrewed from the side. The process is exactly the same, only the location of the cover that needs to be unscrewed changes.

That's all. Now your washing machine is ready for the next wash. As you can see, the process of replacing the heating element is very fast and not difficult at all. You can safely take the necessary tools and get to work right now!

Video

See how the heater changes in the Indesit washing machine: