The main reasons why the Indesit washing machine does not heat the water when washing
The Indesit washing machine, despite all its reliability, can sometimes malfunction and require repair.
If the problem is related to the lack of heating of the water, then there is no way to do without fixing it. Sometimes you can even fix it yourself.
What are the reasons that the Indesit washing machine does not heat the water when washing, and how to fix the problem, we will tell you in the article.
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Why doesn't it heat up?
In order to bring the Indesit washing machine into working condition, it is necessary to carry out diagnostics. The reason for the lack of heating may be one of the following situations:
- selection (random or special) of a program that does not provide heating;
- failure of the heating element;
- temperature sensor failure;
- violation of electrical contacts;
- breakdown of the pressure switch;
- control module failure.
Each reason requires a separate approach to solving the issue. And it starts with diagnosis.
Diagnosis of Indesit washing machine malfunctions and solutions to the problem
You should start searching for what exactly influenced the lack of heating from the simplest options, gradually moving on to nodes that are difficult to analyze.
Does it really not heat up?
First you need to make sure that the water does not really heat up during washing.. The fact that the washed clothes are cold does not mean anything.
After processing in the machine, it is also rinsed and wrung out, and remains in the washing machine for some time after the wash is finished.
You can check the timing of heating during the washing process. To do this, just wait until intensive heating begins according to the program, and carefully touch the sunroof glass with your hand.
The heating process can be noticed by the more intense rotation of the counter during operation of the washing machine.
Operating mode and selection of settings
You should also check which program mode is selected and what the heating temperature is. Many modes (for example, washing wool) involve processing at a low temperature of 30? C. This may give the impression that there is no heating, but this is not the case. If you need to wash at high temperatures, you must select the appropriate mode.
Failure of the heating element
If the heating element breaks, it must be replaced. It is possible to access the heating element from the rear wall through the service hatch. Before opening the washing machine, you must first turn off the power and turn off the water supply tap.
Most often, the breakdown is caused by the poor quality of tap water entering the tank. At the same time, lime begins to form on the tubular heating element, and over time the item becomes unusable. The heating element can also be damaged by foreign objects falling into the drum and the use of unsuitable detergents.
The solution to the problem is to replace the heating element with a new, similar one.. After installation, you need to connect the wires.
Why the washing machine does not heat the water when washing, the video will tell you:
Problems with the thermostat
If the temperature sensor fails, the washing machine “does not understand” that the temperature has not reached the required value. If a part breaks, it is replaced with a new one.
Electrics
In rare cases, the source of the problem is broken wires or broken contacts. In this case, a breakdown can occur in any area of the involved nodes. If an obvious break is not visible, then the help of a specialist will be required to clarify the condition of the wiring.
The control module has failed
The control module can fail for various reasons. This includes moisture getting on the board, voltage surges, and mechanical damage.
In case of such a breakdown, the heating element is not sent a signal to heat the water. The failure is eliminated by repair, and if this is not possible, by replacing the unit.
Read about repairing the control module of the Indesit washing machine in this article.
The pressure switch is broken
If the pressure switch is faulty, water heating may not occur due to the control module does not receive information about the water level in the tank. Because of this, the signal to the heating element is not sent to carry out heating.
Indesit will tell you about repairing the pressure switch of a washing machine this article.
Possible difficulties
When repairing a washing machine that does not heat the water, You may encounter the following difficulties:
- The new heating element does not fit into the machine as it should. This may occur due to the selection of an unsuitable heating element model for replacement.
- After replacing the heating element with a new one, the washing machine began to leak. This situation may occur due to incorrect installation of a new part or when the heating element was selected inappropriate for a particular model.
- The heating element breaks quite often. This situation can arise due to very low water quality, as well as the use of washing agents that are not suitable for an automatic machine.
- The heating element has been replaced, but the water does not heat up during washing. In this case, you should continue diagnosing the washing machine. Probably another part of the device also needs repair. If you cannot identify the cause of the malfunction of the washing machine, you need to seek help from a qualified specialist.
Call the master
If it is not possible to diagnose the fault and repair it yourself, you should call a specialist. You can contact one of the companies that provides their services for repairing washing household appliances. You can find information about such companies on the Internet.
Depending on the complexity of the breakdown and taking into account the pricing policy of a particular company, the cost of work may vary.
For the capital, average prices are:
- replacement of the control module or its repair – from 1,500 rubles;
- thermostat replacement – from 1,300 rubles;
- replacement of heating elements - from 1,000 rubles, etc.
The cost of the new part is paid separately by the customer. If other repairs are additionally required, this will also increase the price.
A lot of important and useful information about the repair of Indesit washing machines is presented in this section.
Conclusion
If the washing machine does not heat the water, then a full wash is impossible. To restore functionality, you need to carry out diagnostics and repairs.You can do this on your own or by contacting a home appliance repair company for help.
