How to determine the breakdown, remove, replace, at what price and where to buy a heating element for an Electrolux washing machine?

The Swedish manufacturer of the Electrolux brand produces a wide variety of and very high-quality household appliances.

It is difficult to imagine modern homes without automatic washing machines, which greatly simplify our lives. The most important part of this technique is the heating element.

We will tell you about the heating element for the Electrolux washing machine in the article.

Device and characteristics

A tubular electric heater (TEN) is responsible for heating the water supplied through the central water supply to the washing machine. Heating is carried out thanks to a chrome alloy spiral. It is surrounded by a special powder dielectric insulator.

It has a very high thermal conductivity, necessary for the transfer of heat from the internal heating filament to the external steel coating. Contacts extend from the spiral through which voltage is applied. The process of heating water in the washing tank is monitored by a thermowell.

Manufacturers produce a wide variety of heating elements:

1. In shape they are straight, spiral, curved at an angle from 15 to 45°, W or V-shaped.
2. The most important factor in classification is power, which can be from 800 to 2500 W in household machines, and up to 6000 W in industrial machines. A lower value is considered more economical.
3. The main characteristics include the length of the heater. They produce parts from 15 to 30 cm.A part that is too long may not fit into the seat inside the machine.
4. Another important parameter is the size of the sealing rubber, as well as the presence or absence of a lip on it.

Modern Electrolux washing machines mainly use direct heaters with a power of one and a half to two kilowatts.

Signs of heater malfunction

Unfortunately, technology does not last forever. The main sign of a heating element failure is the cessation of the heating process.

You can determine the presence of defects without a tester and without even disassembling the car. It is necessary to take action if the following signals appear:

• the washing process starts, water flows, but literally after 5-7 minutes the work stops;
• the temperature does not reach the set value;
• after the equipment starts working, the plugs and the machine are knocked out;
• the body of the equipment receives electric shock;
• During operation of the machine, a pungent smell of burnt wiring appears.

If any sign is present, the equipment must be turned off immediately. Then inspect, repair or replace the heater with a new one, since its repair is impossible. Do not use faulty electrical equipment, especially if it comes into contact with water.

The causes of malfunctions may be:

1. Manufacturing defect. Any manufacturers are not immune from this, although it does not occur often.

   As a result of the periodic heating-cooling process, the heating element coil loses its properties and may burn out.The dielectric may also burn out and then the housing will be energized.

2. Scale. This reason is more common, especially when the water contains a lot of salts. Even a special filter will not save you from increased hardness.

   It is necessary to periodically add special products. Scale promotes the process of corrosion of the metal surface. The element loses its seal, which can lead to an electrical short circuit.

3. Detergents. Hand wash products should not be used in the machine, as they do not contain a special defoamer additive. Manufacturers do not recommend exceeding the amount of powder or gel. This can lead to the formation of a very dense film of surfactant, which interferes with heat transfer. As a result, the heating device overheats and fails, and energy consumption also increases.

Replacing the heating element of an Electrolux washing machine

A faulty heating element cannot be repaired. Even a non-professional can replace the part with the simplest tools.

Washing machines use water-type heaters, which are usually located under the drum, in front of it, or behind it. To find out which side the heating element is located on, but the instructions have not been preserved, you need to pay attention to the dimensions of the back cover.

You can cope with replacing a burnt-out electric heater even without experience in repairing equipment. Step-by-step instructions include the following steps:

• disconnect the machine from the power supply;
• dismantle the back wall;
• find the heating element outputs below;
• remove all wires;
• unscrew the main nut;
• press the bolt inward. carefully use a screwdriver to pry up the heater and remove it; if the part is stuck, you can carefully rock it;
• Installation of a new element occurs in the reverse order.

How to choose?

If you cannot find a heater similar to the one that failed, you must choose the right new one, taking into account the following factors:

1. Seat. This important criterion applies to devices released 10 years ago or more. It is the same for modern Electrolux machines.
2. Presence of a collar. If you replace the heating element without it with an element with it, then during the washing process it may fly out of the tank.
3. Hole for temperature sensor. A number of models have a special place with a diameter of 10 mm, which can be dismantled. Then the hole can simply be closed using a special plug.
4. Presence of a fuse. Consumers prefer models that have a temperature sensor with built-in fuses. It serves as additional protection against fire if the heater breaks down. Its presence is indicated by a special perforated symbol applied to the flanges.
5. Length. There are long, medium and short heaters. You can install a short analogue instead of a long one, but doing the opposite is unlikely to work. And if the electric heater touches the wall of the tank, it can melt, which will lead to water leakage.
6. Form. If a straight heating element was used, a part of a different shape is not suitable. This must be taken into account so that the new device fits into the car and does not touch other parts.
7. Power. Manufacturers indicate its value on the heater flange.This parameter does not play a special role, provided that it differs by no more than 10-15%. More powerful equipment will heat the water faster.
8. Manufacturer. The main manufacturer of various electrical equipment and spare parts for them is THERMOWATT. The brands IRCA and KAWAI are also considered reliable.

Buying new

Buy heating element easily and simply in one of the following ways:

• contact a specialized store;
• call an online store consultant by phone;
• place an order on the website.

The ordered goods will be delivered by courier or through a transport company. You can independently contact one of the branches or delivery points.

Call the master

Masters can also be ordered online. A call and diagnostics will cost from 300 rubles depending on the region. If you describe the faults in detail and indicate the model of the equipment, the technician will take spare parts with him and immediately carry out repairs on the spot.

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Conclusion

Depending on the frequency of washing and water quality, the heating element can last up to 10 years. And if signs of malfunction appear, you need to properly replace it with a new one. The replacement process is quite simple, but if you have no experience in repairing household appliances, it is better to contact a specialist.