Loss of efficiency of the heating device in washing units, which include Indesit machines, is detected immediately. From the first washing process it will be clear that the clothes remained dirty, because everything happened in cool water. Newer devices with a broken water heater inside do not start at all. What to do in such situations, how to change the heating element in the Indesit washing machine?
Where is the heating element located?
Different models of units have their own ways of getting to the water heater so that disassembling the equipment is minimal. Italian craftsmen took care of the owners and installed a heater in the Indesit washing machine so that it can be accessed through the unit panel located at the back.
For this reason, this type of repair work is considered simple. There is really one drawback - the washing machine will have to be disconnected from all communication systems. This is necessary in order to turn the device back to make it easier to replace the heating element.
What is required to replace the heating element
To carry out the work you will need a minimum set of tools:
- Screwdriver Set;
- socket wrench;
- a multimeter or tester that is used to check the heating element;
- analog spare part in original design.
You should not buy a heating element made in China. It is inexpensive, but does not differ in the duration of its operating period. It’s easier to spend more money and buy an original product that you can easily install yourself, saving on the services of a professional.
Main causes of failure
The premature failure of a water heating device does not mean that its quality was low. As a rule, the heating element stops working in the following cases:
- a layer of scale has formed on the surface. The water of our centralized systems contains a certain amount of insoluble salts, which settle on the body of the device, forming stones. The thicker their layer, the more difficult it is for the heating element to maintain the set temperature; this requires more electrical energy and time. Ten eventually burns out;
- Due to a short circuit, the contacts may be damaged. The fact is that changes in the electrical network can be so sharp that the electrical noise filter does not suppress them every time, and the contacts burn out;
- natural wear and tear. The water heater regularly warms up and cools down and is in active operation. Accordingly, its service life is not so long.
How to choose a replacement heater
To install a new heating element in an Indesit washing device, you need to purchase a suitable analogue. It should be noted that for Indesit machines of various modifications (wisl 82, wisl 83 or wisl 85), heating elements may differ in shape (W or U), wiring mounting options, and the presence of temperature sensors.To avoid making a mistake, it is recommended to dismantle the heating element that does not heat and take it with you to the store. Based on the brand and model, the seller will select the replacement you need.
How to replace the heating element in an Indesit washing machine
First, let's figure out how to remove a burnt-out heating element. The washing machine is already disconnected from all systems, turned so that a convenient approach is created. If there is any liquid left in the machine, it will have to be drained into a container prepared in advance.
Before removing the heating element to replace it, you need to unscrew the back panel of the machine. Under the tank that appears in front of you will be the leads of the heating device. First of all, you should sketch or photograph the location of the wires in order to avoid mistakes when connecting a new heating element. Now we disconnect all the contacts, turn off the temperature sensor, remove it, and measure the resistance with the device. If everything is in order with it, the sensor can be installed together with a new heating element. All that remains is to carefully remove the old heating element.
We are preparing the landing nest, because during operation a sufficient amount of scale, various debris and dirt has accumulated inside. All this will have to be cleaned out using a regular tablespoon.
We have already figured out how to remove the heating element, but difficulties may arise with installing a new analogue. It is fixed in the tank with a bracket, and during installation it is important that the device fits into it. This is very important, since otherwise the heating device will be immediately damaged during washing. So, the new heating element is inserted all the way, the seal should be completely in the socket. Now tighten the nut. While there is no power on the heating element, it is recommended to pour some water into the tank and make sure that the liquid does not leak through the seal.If everything is OK, we connect the contact plugs.
The work on replacing the heating element is complete. All that remains is to install the panel in place, connect the machine to the utilities and perform a test wash.
Conclusion
To avoid breakdowns, experts advise installing water purification filters. By periodically changing its cassettes, you can avoid scale formation on the heating element.
