Like any household appliance, a washing machine tends to break down. More precisely, a certain part or several breaks in it, depending on the severity of the breakdown. Samsung washing machines are no exception. More specifically, in this article, we will talk about how the heating element is replaced in a Samsung washing machine.
Sometimes this happens when the machine generates an error during washing, which indicates that the water is not sufficiently heated or is completely cold, which indicates a malfunction of the heating element. The washing machine will stop the washing program and you have to get to the heating element itself and dismantle it in order to find out the reason. How to replace the heating element in a washing machine will be discussed below.
How to get the heating element of a Samsung washing machine
A feature of these washing units is that the heating element is located directly on one of the outer walls of the tank and getting to it is not always an easy task. But nevertheless - this is not an impossible action. It may seem so only at first glance. Therefore, you do not need to contact the masters, and for an additional fee, replace the heating element for the Samsung washing machine. This can be done by yourself. Before changing the heater, it is necessary to disassemble the Samsung washing machine. Here's how to get the job done:
- first we drain the water remaining in the tank, for this it is necessary to unscrew the hose with the filter, and the water will flow out;
- then it is necessary to disconnect the front panel of the washing machine by unscrewing the bolts that hold it;
- remove the powder box, unscrew all the remaining fasteners;
- the unscrewed control panel can be pushed to the side so as not to interfere;
- Now you need to carefully remove the sealing gum around the hatch. This should be done very carefully so as not to damage the cuffs, as it is not easy to replace it;
- use a flat screwdriver to pry off the plastic panel and expose the body of the machine;
- now the control panel can be unscrewed and pulled out, having previously disconnected the harnesses and contacts;
- the front panel is now easily removable and we can see the inside of the washing machine.
After the front cover is dismantled, you can see the heater itself on the Samsung washing machine. In this position, it can be checked without removing it. Initially, you need to measure the resistance with a multimeter. The process is simple and does not take much time, if you have certain knowledge. Attach the ends of the multimeter to the contacts of the heating element, and turn on the device. The meter reading should range from 25 to 30 ohms. In this case, the electric heating element is serviceable.
If it turns out that the heating element is still faulty, it must be disconnected and replaced with a new one, previously purchased. Here is the order of replacement:
- unscrew the nuts from the mounting bolts;
- sip contacts from side to side;
- With a hammer, you can gently tap a couple of times on the studs from which the nuts were just twisted;
- gently pull out the defective element.
After removing the faulty heating element, it is necessary to once again check the resistance of the new spare part, and if it is working, then you can put it in place. Pre-drip engine oil onto the rubber. The installation process is reverse to dismantling.
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After extracting the heater, one should pay attention to its location. During the use of the washing machine, debris can accumulate on the heating element and its location (scale, powder residue, threads, buttons, etc.). This should be given direct attention, since removing a heater and replacing it in this case will not be enough, because this can lead to an early failure of the element.
After removing the heater, it is recommended to check and thoroughly clean the heating port. Depending on the model, this can be done simply by hand, or as advised by the master, a tablespoon. After cleaning, you can install a new heating device and be sure that it will work out its own.
We hope this article gave you an approximate concept of how the heating element is replaced in a Samsung washing machine.
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