How to replace the heating element in an LG washing machine

The LG washing machine began to wash clothes in cold water, which means that the heating element in it burned out. To restore the functionality of the machine, you will have to replace the faulty part. It’s not difficult to do this kind of work yourself. We will try to help you by describing this process in as much detail as possible.

Part location

First you need to find out where the heating element is located in the LG washing machine. In machines of this brand, the heating element is located below the tank, access to it is through the rear wall of the housing. Therefore, you just need to disconnect the machine from communications and turn its back cover towards you. Once the LG washing machine has its back wall facing you, all that remains is to remove this wall and you will immediately gain access to the element you are looking for.

In this case, the drive belt won’t even bother us, since most LG washing machines have direct drive, which means there is no trace of any drive belt. Confusing the heating element of a washing machine LG with any other part is impossible. Although most of this part is recessed into the depths of the washing tub, two contacts stick out, to which many wires go. And these contacts are located exactly in the center of the bottom of the tank - open the back wall of the washing machine, and they will be under your nose.

In this case, finding a heating element for a washing machine of this brand is not a problem; difficulties may arise when dismantling and installing it.

What is needed for repair?

The beauty is that replacing the heating element in washing machines of this type will not require a significant number of tools, and you will only need a new, working heating element as materials.Here the first question arises: how to buy a new heating element so that it is good, fits perfectly and is inexpensive?

First you need to inspect the old part for inscriptions and symbols. If you were able to see some letters and numbers, write them down on a piece of paper, or better yet, take the old heating element and go straight to the washing machine spare parts store with it. If this is not possible and the markings on the old heating element are not visible, then at least determine its power. Typically the heating element power of the washing machine brand LG 1900 or 1950 W, but sometimes you come across washing machines with 2000 W heating elements.

You can purchase a new spare part for a washing machine not only in your hometown or village. A good heating element can be ordered from an online store. Just please do not visit dubious sites, choose only top online stores with a good reputation. The average cost of a new heating element is $10.

Typically, online stores of spare parts for washing machines are at the top of the search engine results.

Now about the tools. There is not much to say here, since all you need is:

• crosshead screwdriver;
• flat screwdriver;
• any lubricant;
• multimeter;
• 8 socket and ratchet.

Changing the heater

Replacing the heating element of a washing machine of this brand will initially require removing the top cover of the washing machine, otherwise it will be impossible to remove the back wall. There should be no problems with pulling off the top cover, but if difficulties still arise, read the appropriate instructions posted on our website.

Next, you need to get rid of the screws that hold the back wall, and then easily remove it.Now you need to take a phone and photograph the position of the wires on the contacts of the heating element, so that you don’t confuse anything later, otherwise you can easily burn the new part, and at the same time the control board. The next step is to remove the wires from the contacts of the heating element, as well as the thermistor.

We check the heating element with a multimeter. If you have problems with this, read the article called Checking the heating element of the washing machine. It describes the features of the test very well. Next we do the following.

1. We find a bolt with a nut in the center between the contacts of the heating element, put the head on the nut and unscrew it.
2. Using the handle of the ratchet, apply a light blow to the bolt so that it falls slightly.
3. Using a flat-faced screwdriver, carefully pry off the heating element, or rather its rubber seal.
4. After this, we pull the heating element by the contacts carefully, but firmly, until it comes out. It is advisable to remove it without breaking off the contacts.
5. We inspect the old heating element and put it aside.
6. Use your fingers to remove debris and dirt from the bottom of the tank, and then wipe the seat under the heating element with a rag.

Before installing a new heating element, check it with a multimeter, in case it’s defective.

7. We take a new heating element, lubricate its rubber, and then insert the part into place.
8. We make sure that the part fits tightly, tighten the nut and put on the wires, then assemble and connect the washing machine.

At this point we can assume that the replacement of the burnt part was successful. As you can see, this is a simple repair that is theoretically accessible even to an amateur. However, when repairing a washing machine LG, remember safety precautions. Before performing any manipulations, turn off the water and power supply - be careful, good luck!

4 reader comments

1. 02/21/2017 at 14:03

   Anonymous:

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3. 10/25/2019 at 04:54

   Anonymous:

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4. 10/25/2019 at 04:55

   Marina:

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