Almost always the water coming from the tap is too hard. Therefore, when the washing machine heats the liquid, scale forms on the heating element. The coil overheats and this leads to failure. Then the heating element in the LG washing machine is replaced. To avoid such problems, you must follow some rules and add a special powder with each wash. But if the heating element breaks down, then you need to purchase a new one and install it.
Failure of the heating element and reasons
Finding out whether the water is heating up is very simple; you need to place your palm against the glass of the washing machine. This must be done carefully, as the liquid may be hot and you can burn your hand. This damage can also be noticed because the laundry is poorly washed. If the water does not become warm during operation of the machine, then most likely the heating element is not heating. It happens that the washing machine stops as soon as the liquid heating mode is turned on and displays an error message about a breakdown. There are several reasons why your LG machine has cold water:
- If the washing machine is not connected correctly, the liquid will go down the drain on its own. The water in the tank does not have time to rise to the required temperature before it drains and cold water is automatically filled in. Most often, this happens due to poor-quality installation of equipment.
- It happens that a person accidentally selects the wrong washing mode, since some LG models have a knob for selecting the temperature.
- The heating element has failed - this is the main and unpleasant reason. The breakdown could have occurred due to power surges, wear of the part, or poor quality of the heating element.
- There may be a problem with the water temperature regulator. Most likely, it will need to be replaced with a new one.
- The control module may also fail. There are various microcracks on the board. If a breakdown occurs in the electronic module, then in some cases it is necessary to replace the heating element.
You can solve the problem yourself, but you should not take risks and try to repair the electronic module. You can replace the heating element with your own hands. If you have a little experience in this matter, then it can be easily repaired. If in doubt, it is best to call an experienced specialist who will quickly fix the problem.
Repair and replacement of heating elements
Many people do not know how to remove the heating element from the washing machine. First of all, you will need to find where the heating element is located in the LG washing machine. The location of the part can be found from below under the tank; you need to get to it through the back cover of the washing machine. You will need to turn off the power to the washing machine. Next, turn the device so that the back cover is visible. You need to remove it, and the heating element will not be so difficult to get.
An LG washing machine doesn't even need a drive belt. Recognizing a heating element is not so difficult, but installing it is not so easy. Therefore, before starting work, you need to be 100% sure that the replacement will be completed.
One big plus is that you don't need many tools to install the heating element. You need to purchase a heating element, but the most important thing is that it is selected correctly. It is necessary to look at the broken heating element, what inscriptions and meanings are there.If there is something on the heating element, it is best to take it with you to show the seller. If it happens that nothing is visible on it, then you need to find out the power of the heating element.
You only need to buy a high-quality and original heating element, otherwise a breakdown will occur after a while. You need to choose a part only in trusted and good stores.
Every person should know how to replace a heating element. You can repair the heating element yourself, but this requires some tools. Such as Phillips and flat head screwdrivers, grease, multimeter, eight socket and ratchet. The first step is to remove the top cover of the washer, remove the screws and put it away. Next, be sure to photograph the location of all the wires. This is necessary so as not to mix up the contacts later, as this can even lead to damage to the control module. Then carefully remove all the wires from the heating element and the thermistor.
Anyone who decides to carry out repairs on their own should know how to check the heating element. You need to ring the heating element with a multimeter and then it will be clear what condition it is in. Next, you need to find a bolt in the very center; you need to unscrew it and hit it lightly so that it falls through.
Take a flat-head screwdriver and pry a little at the rubber band that holds the heating element. Then carefully tighten the heating element, and it should come off, but this must be done carefully so as not to break off the wires along with the heating element. It is necessary to clean everything from dirt and wipe with a clean cloth. Now half the work has already been done, all that remains is to install a new heating element. You need to install it in the place where it should be.
It is necessary to place the heating element tightly using a screwdriver since the elastic band itself is dense.Next, you need to install the fasteners on the stud and tighten it carefully. If you overtighten it a little, the heating element may fall into the drum. Then you need to look at the photos of the fastening of the wires to the heating element and connect them. Then all that remains is to put on the back cover and the repair is complete.
Some experts recommend that the heating element should be mounted on a special sealant, this is necessary to prevent water leakage. After installation, you need to check the operation of the heating element. It is necessary to set a certain mode of at least 60 degrees. After a short period of time, you need to touch the hatch cover and if it is warm, then everything is fine.
Prevention of breakdowns
Prevention of the heating element is carried out in such a way that scale does not form on it. Most often, the water supplied to the water supply is too hard, you need to think about how to fix this and soften it. You can install special filters that will make the liquid normal for washing. If the water hardness is high, then you should avoid washing above 60 degrees and add a special powder. If scale has already formed, you can clean the heating element with citric acid.
To do this, pour it into the powder compartment and turn on the washing mode at 60 degrees without things. You can also do it at 90, if it suddenly seems that there is a lot of scale. After this, you will need to clean the drum and the heating element.
Such methods can prevent scale if the procedure is performed at least once every six months. To prevent its formation, you need to wash in a mode that is no more than 40 degrees. In order to avoid other breakdowns, you need to take a break between washes for about two hours.Next you need to install the fasteners on the stud and tighten it carefully. If you tighten it a little, the heating element may fall into the drum. Then you need to look at the photographs of the fastening of the wires to the heating element and connect them. Then all that remains is to install the back cover and the repair is complete.
Some experts recommend that the heating element should be mounted on a special sealant, this is necessary to prevent water leakage. After installation, you need to check the operation of the heating element. It is necessary to set a certain mode of at least 60 degrees. After a short period of time, you need to touch the hatch cover and if it is warm, then everything is in order.
Prevention of breakdowns
