Replacing the heating element in samsung, lg washing machines, the reasons for the breakdown of the heating element

After a certain time has elapsed during the period of use of the washing machine, failure is not excluded. heating element - heating element. With the help of this heating element, water in the MCA is heated to a certain temperature level. The temperature is selected when choosing a wash mode. Poorly washed clothes may serve as evidence of damage to the heating element, or a malfunction message will appear on the control screen, consisting of the symbols "NOT" or "TE". Such a message means a malfunction of the heating element or the water temperature sensor.

Consider the reasons for the breakdown of the heating element in the Samsung SMA and figure out how to change the ten in the Samsung washing machine at home.

Reasons for the breakdown of the heating element

There are several reasons for the malfunction:

• The spiral inside the heating element has burnt out.
• Failure of the program in the microcontroller (it happens very rarely).
• Malfunction of the temperature sensor located in the heating element design.

The reason for the burnout of the heating element can be low quality water, i.e. hard water. When washing in such water during its warming up on the heating element, a deposit of scale is formed. If you do not carry out maintenance of the SMA at least once every three years or do not use special anti-scale agents, the thickness of the plaque increases on the heating element. Heat is transferred from the heater to the water less and less, and the spiral burns out from exceeding the temperature regime.

When the occurrence of a malfunction during the work of the CM, you will need to pour out the water from the tank and remove the things. In an emergency, you can drain the remaining water through the machine valve, which is located in the lower right corner under the cover.

In order to replace the heating element in the lg washing machine, you will need to turn off the cold water supply from water supply system, disconnect the water supply hose from the machine, disconnect the water drain hose from the sewer pipes. Remove the cover from the back, remove the belt from the engine to the drum, and the heating element will be available for replacement. In Samsung washing machines, things are a little different. The heating element can be installed both from the front and from the back of the machine. Removing the front wall is a little more difficult than removing the back.

How to remove heating element from a Samsung washing machine

Here's how the heating element is replaced on a Samsung washing machine (hereinafter CMA):

• We drain the remaining water from the tank through the drain valve located in the lower right corner of the machine.
• We completely remove the detergent supply tray by pressing the button inside the tray.
• We unscrew the screws securing the top cover of the Samsung SMA, located at the top of the back of the machine.
• If it is not possible to visually determine on which side the heating element is located, then we unscrew the screws of the rear wall.
• If there is no heating element on the back side, follow the steps listed below.
• Unscrew the two screws located on the control panel under the CMA tray and one screw on the right side of the control panel;
• We move the panel to the side without disconnecting it from the wires.
• Disconnect the bottom plastic panel, the screws are hidden behind it. We unscrew them.

• Unscrew the screws front panel mountslocated at the top under the control panel.
• We remove the clamp from the rubber cuff of the hatch, picking it up with a thin screwdriver at the location of the door hinge.
• We unscrew the fastening screws of the door lock (it is not necessary to remove the door lock, but you need to be careful with the conductors going to the door lock when removing the front panel).
• Lifting the panel, remove it from two hooks. You need to remove it carefully, without haste, so as not to tear off the door lock wires (in case the door lock was not removed). After removing the bezel, slide it to the side, leaning against the side of the machine.

The methods listed above will also answer the question - how to remove the ten in the washing machine L. G. At the bottom of the drum there is a heating element, four wires are connected to it, using three terminals (two terminals are connected to two extreme contacts heating element, the third terminal, which has two conductors, is connected to the contacts of the temperature sensor located in the middle Heating element).

Functional check

Before replacing the heater, it will be advisable to determine whether the heating element is serviceable or not.

Determine the health of the heating element you can use a multimeter without removing it from the drum. By doing the following:

• We turn on the multimeter, select the resistance measurement function, set the value in Ohms within 1 kOhm, it can be less than 100-1000 Ohm.
• For correct diagnostics, you will need to disconnect the terminals from the contacts of the heating element, having previously sketched the wiring diagram by color. You need to carefully disconnect the terminals; this will require a thin screwdriver to bend the tab that secures the terminal

• We connect two probes of the multimeter to the terminals of the heating element.
• Based on the results of measuring the resistance, we determine whether the heating element is serviceable or not. A resistance equal to 25-35 Ohm or close to this means that the heating element is working properly. The resistance of the heating element can be different, depending on its power. A resistance of 0 or 1 ohm indicates a heater malfunction.
• If the heating element is serviceable, then we measure the resistance of the temperature sensor. If the resistance is 0 ohms, then the sensor must be replaced.

The heating element cannot be repaired. You will need to purchase it from a service or order it from an online store or a specialized store. The heating element must be suitable for the machine make, dimensions, rated power and rated voltage. Typically, the power is in the range of 1800-1900 watts.

Replacing TEN on a Samsung washing machine

We carry out the necessary manipulations in the following sequence:

• Unscrew the nut with a socket wrench.
• We swing the heating element for contacts, in different directions.
• With the help of a hammer or a wrench, tap on the threaded stud, where the nut was screwed, so that it falls deep into the TEN.
• Using a small flat screwdriver, gently bend the TEN flange to move it out of the seat.
• We pull the heating element by the contacts and remove it outside (Attention! When grasping the contacts, do not break them off, otherwise it will be more difficult to remove the part).

After removing the part, its surface will most likely be covered with a layer of limescale with black spots, indicating a breakdown of the heating element.

Installation procedure

• We measure the resistance of the new TEN to determine its serviceability.
• Lubricate the rubber surface with technical oil.
• We insert it into place in the tank.
• We tighten the nut on the shade, tighten it.
• We install the temperature sensor.
• We connect the conductors to the contacts.
• We assemble in the reverse order.
• Checking in work.

Replace Teng in the washing machine LG, you can use the above method.

Before replacing a part, check the hole where it was installed. During use, dirt and debris may accumulate in it. Use a cloth and a screwdriver or other tool to clear the hole of any foreign objects to make the machine last a long time.