How to choose a heating element for an LG washing machine
Due to poor quality of tap water, power outages and frequent use, heating elements on ElG automatic machines become unusable. It cannot be said that the heater is the most vulnerable element in the system, but it has to be replaced periodically. The repair is classified as simple, so equipment owners prefer to install a new heater themselves, without the help of specialists. It is important to find out which heating element is on the washing machine so that the element is 100% suitable for your model.
What to look for when choosing?
As already mentioned, proper selection of a heater is the key to successful repairs. It is best to disassemble the washing machine and visit a specialized store with the heating element removed from the housing.
It is likely that a spare parts sales consultant will select a similar part from stock after carefully examining the sample.
If there is a shortage of components for washing machines in your city, and you have to order a heater online, you can select the necessary element, paying attention to a number of signs.
Seating place. This is a very important parameter, since the purchased heating element must “fit” into the place allocated for it. For most heaters it is the same. The heating elements that are equipped in washing machines produced 12-15 years ago are special.
Take into account the equipment with a collar. So, if you install it instead of a heater without it, a spare part with a collar, a heating element, after some time may simply fall out of the tank during the next wash.
Hole for connecting the sensor. The individual heating elements have holes for the thermostat.So, to replace a heating element that does not have a hole, you can install a heater with it, although you will have to use a special plug. If your washing machine is equipped with a heating element with a temperature sensor that is not connected to anything, you can safely install the part without a hole.
Dimensions. There are short, medium and long heaters. A large heating element will not fit into the place of a short element. If the new heater is smaller than the previous one, then there is no reason to worry, in this case it will be possible to install it.
First of all, users who find a short heating element in their washing machine should pay attention to the length.
Power. It is not necessary to focus on this parameter. A heating element of any power is suitable, the only slight difference will be in the speed of heating the water.
Form. Most heating elements are straight, however, curved heating elements are also found. It is very important to take this aspect into account.
Heater coating. It exclusively affects the wear resistance and reliability of the component. Otherwise, the coating does not play a fundamental role in the selection.
In some cases, users who want to select a heating element for an LG washing machine pay attention to the manufacturer of the heating element. Of course, you want to purchase high-quality components, and here the Italian Thermowatt spare parts will be the leaders. IRCA heaters equipped with a fuse also deserve attention.
Characteristics of heating elements of LG washing machines
In fact, there are not many heating elements that correspond to ElG washing machines. All of them can be listed in a short list, which is what we will do. Options that may be suitable for repairing LG automatic machines:
direct classic heater with a hole for the sensor, power 1900 W and length 175 mm;
another classic model at 1900 W. The heating element is 173 mm long and is not equipped with a hole for a thermostat;
a universal element for 1600 W, 180 mm in length, equipped with a hole for a temperature sensor. Also installed on Samsung washing machines;
a 2000 W heater extended to 305 mm, having a straight shape, equipped with a thermostat and a sealing collar;
long heating element measuring 305 mm, 2000 W. Allowed for installation on ElG models: wd 10160tp, TP 305-sG, wd 10180tu, wd 10130t, etc.
Before purchasing a heating element, carefully study the characteristics of the replacement heating element. Proper selection of parts will save your money, time and effort spent on repairs.
Due to poor quality of tap water, power outages and frequent use, heating elements on ElG automatic machines become unusable. It cannot be said that the heater is the most vulnerable element in the system, but it has to be replaced periodically. The repair is classified as simple, so equipment owners prefer to install a new heater themselves, without the help of specialists. It is important to find out which heating element is on the washing machine so that the element is 100% suitable for your model.
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