How to replace the heating element in a Samsung washing machine
When the heating element of a washing machine fails, it is impossible not to notice, because the washing will take place in cold water, and the laundry will remain dirty at the exit. Most modern washing machines will not allow the wash to continue unless the water is heated to the required temperature. In this case, the control module will simply generate a system error and stop the program. As part of this publication, we decided to figure out how to replace the heating element in a Samsung washing machine; we hope this information will be useful to you.
Let's get to the details
If we're talking about replacing the heating element in the Indesi washing machineT or LG, then there is nothing difficult in this work, because the washing machines of these brands have the heating element at the back. You just need to remove the back wall, remove the drive belt, and lo and behold, the heating element is already within reach. With a Samsung washing machine, not everything is so simple, because its heating element is installed in the front wall of the tank, and the front wall of any washing machine is more difficult to remove than the back.
Important! There are also advantages to the front location of the heating element of the Samsung washing machine, because in order to remove the front wall it is not at all necessary to completely pull out the washing machine and disconnect it from all communications.
However, this small difficulty should not prompt you to contact specialists who will charge you extra money to replace the heating element in your Samsung washing machine. Replace it yourself, especially since such repairs are considered simple. So, how to remove the front wall of a Samsung washing machine?
- We unscrew the garbage filter of the Samsung washing machine to drain the remaining water in the tank, and at the same time take out the powder cuvette.
- Unscrew the screws that hold the top cover of the washer. They are located on the back of the upper right and left corners of the Samsung washing machine.
- We unscrew 2 fasteners that are located under the cuvette of the Samsung washing machine and one that is located on the right side of the control panel.
- We move the control panel, but there is no need to remove it yet.
- Using a flat-head screwdriver, we attach a thin plastic clamp encircling the hatch cuff and remove it, simultaneously tucking the cuff itself deeper into the hatch.
- Use a flat-head screwdriver to pry up and remove the bottom narrow panel of the Samsung washing machine, exposing the steel frame of the case.
- Along the bottom of the front wall of the washing machine there are 4 screws that were not visible under the decorative panel, but now they can be freely unscrewed, which is what we are doing.
- We lift the control panel that we unscrewed earlier and place it on top of the washing machine body, under the panel we find 3 more screws that hold the front wall, we need to unscrew them.
Be careful! When lifting the control panel, do not accidentally tear off the electrical wiring. They are very thin in places and are held on by snot; if you tear them off, you will add problems.
- The front wall of the Samsung washing machine is now supported by only two hooks. We take it by the lower corners, and carefully lift it up and remove it. There is no need to pull the wall too much towards you, because the wires from the hatch blocking device will follow it. You can not touch them at all, but turn the wall to the side, leaning it against the side of the washer body so that it does not interfere.
- The control panel will no longer interfere with anything. You can carefully lower it down so that it does not fall off the body of the washer when the heating element is replaced, so that again the wires do not accidentally come off.
Well, when the front wall of the Samsung washing machine is removed, we can see the contacts of the heating element right before our eyes. But there is no need to rush to replace the heating element. First, we will check everything, make sure that the unit is faulty, and only then we will make a final decision.
Functionality check
We will always have time to replace the heating element; first we will check everything. How to do it? Well, first of all, you need to prepare your multimeter. We set up the device to check resistance, setting the minimum value in Ohms. Now we remove all the wires from the heating element sensors. This must be done carefully so as not to inadvertently tear off anything.
Next, we install one probe of our measuring device on one contact of the heating element, and the second probe needs to be leaned against the second contact and see what resistance value appears on the multimeter display. If the number on the display is close to 28, for example 25, 27 or 30 Ohms, the heating element is working. Well, if the meter shows 0 or one, the heating element has burned out. You will have to buy or order a similar part and replace the heating element yourself.
By the way, the heating element is far from the most expensive part of a Samsung washing machine, but you need to be careful when purchasing, since the heating elements are also different for different models. They differ in power and modification, so in order not to make a mistake, carefully look at what is written on the old heating element. Or even take the old heating element with you to the store and show it to the seller of washing machine parts - it will be more reliable. The minimum price for a new part is currently about 6.5 dollars, and the maximum is about 30 dollars.
! The heating element power of a Samsung washing machine is mainly 1.85 or 1.9 kW.
Part replacement
If you managed to purchase a similar working heating element for a Samsung washing machine, then it’s time to replace the burnt part and put the washing machine back into operation. We take a socket wrench and unscrew the nut that is located between the contacts of the heating element. This nut is the main fastening element that holds the heater, but in addition to the nut there is also a spacer inside, so we proceed like this:
- unscrew the nut;
- We take hold of the contacts of the heating element and slightly rock it from side to side;
- We take a small hammer and lightly hit the stud from which we twisted the nut;
- if everything is done correctly, the pin will partially fall inward;
- take a flat screwdriver and pry up the heating element as carefully as possible to dislodge it from its seat;
- pull the part by the contacts and pull the heating element out.
! You need to pull the heating element by the contacts very carefully, and not even because you feel sorry for the contacts of the old heating element, but because if you break them off, you will make it difficult for yourself in the future to remove the burnt part.
Having pulled out the old heating element, you can see what condition it is in. The part is almost certainly covered with a layer of scale, and in some places black spots are visible, which indicate that the heating element has burned out. We take a new heating element, check its resistance and make sure it is in good condition. Lubricate its rubber with a drop of machine oil, and then insert the new part into the tank of the Samsung machine. We put the temperature sensor in place, connect the wires to the contacts, and then reassemble the washing machine in the reverse order and check its operation.
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During long-term operation, a fairly large amount of debris accumulates at the bottom of the tank of a Samsung washing machine: pieces of scale, clothing buttons, pins, paper clips, coins and other things. Over time, this debris can negatively affect the operation of the washing machine, so when changing the heating element, we will take the opportunity to remove all excess from the tank. The fact is that the hole in the heating element is quite large. Through it you can relatively easily get inside the tank and remove anything unnecessary from there with a stick or fingers.
To make the task easier, experts advise taking a tablespoon, inserting it into the hole for the heating element and slowly pulling out all the debris from there. Remember, a washing tank without debris is the key to the normal operation of a Samsung washing machine, so do not neglect this important accompanying action, even if replacing the heating element is a priority. Happy renovation!
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11 reader comments
The rubber band with the sealing ring is not difficult to put on, but I haven’t changed the heating element yet.
On a Samsung WF8500NHW (Diamond) car, a 5 kg heating element is installed at the rear. Before repairing, I advise you to remove the back cover of any Samsung (this is much easier, just a few screws) and check the installation location of the heating element. And then I read a lot about installation from the front side... I did a bad job of removing the front wall.
I took your advice and removed the back cover and lo and behold, there was the heating element.
Indeed, behind the heating element there is a Samsung
And what specific heating element is on the Samsung WF8500NHW (Diamond) washing machine for 6 kg? Before this, the master changed it. It didn't work long. Now I want to change it myself.
My Samsung doesn’t have a back wall at all, it’s a solid body, the front is removable. (F1043)
Well, you give everything, isn’t it easier to first find out exactly where the heating element is, then just turn the screws?)
Tell me, the heating element cannot be pulled out of the mounting socket, it moves back and forth by half a cm and that’s all, what should I do???
And it didn’t come out for me, I carefully picked at it with a screwdriver for about 40 minutes until I pulled it out. It was also a waste of time to disassemble the whole front, it was in the back. Samsung Diamond 6kg machine.
I filmed for a whole HOUR, I was hooked. The rubber had to be picked out with a small chisel.
I can’t remove the heating element in a Samsung washing machine, model WF6EF4E5W2W.