Indesit WIL123S WATER LEAK FROM HEATING ELEMENT FLANGE

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  • February 3, 2008 at 7:21 pm #34304
    rogue
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    Hi i have just changed the drum bearings on the machine and i think i have banged the element as it has started to leak from behind the flange,my question is how do i remove the element ❓ is it the central screw that i have to undo and also what type of seal is on it any advice would be much appreciated 🙁 .

    February 3, 2008 at 7:31 pm #242104
    iadom
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    Re: Indesit WIL123S WATER LEAK FROM HEATING ELEMENT FLANGE

    The central screw has to be slackened right off to remove the heater. The seal is an integral part of the heater assembly. You may get away with re seating it but the heater is not designed to be removed and refitted.

    Jim.

    February 3, 2008 at 7:50 pm #242105
    rogue
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    Re: Indesit WIL123S WATER LEAK FROM HEATING ELEMENT FLANGE

    Thank Jim do i remove the screw/nut completely?.

    February 3, 2008 at 9:36 pm #242106
    kelland
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    Re: Indesit WIL123S WATER LEAK FROM HEATING ELEMENT FLANGE

    unscrew the nut to the end of the thread and then tap it so the pressure is released off the seal….as the other guy said once they have been removed they can be a so & so to put back, the longer the element is left out the easier it will go back as the seal will dry out and contract a bit. when re-fitting dont over tighten too!…maybe measure how much thread is showing before removal and then return to the same length on re-fit. also make sure the element locates inside the support bracket in the drum!
    MAKE SURE ITS DISCONNECTED FROM THE MAINS TOO!

    February 4, 2008 at 8:35 pm #242107
    rogue
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    Re: Indesit WIL123S WATER LEAK FROM HEATING ELEMENT FLANGE

    Update- tried to re-seat the rubber but it has hardened and shrunk, it still leaks so have ordered a new one i have ordered the one listed on this website with the hole in it for the thermister i have one question regarding the support inside the drum does the element go each side of this or rest on top of it i pressume it goes each side and the flat top is to stop the element hitting the drum as it rotates am i correct?. BTW thanks for the quick responses

    February 4, 2008 at 10:26 pm #242108
    iadom
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    Re: Indesit WIL123S WATER LEAK FROM HEATING ELEMENT FLANGE

    Yes it does go either side of the support.

    February 5, 2008 at 3:26 pm #242109
    kiddo66
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    Re: Indesit WIL123S WATER LEAK FROM HEATING ELEMENT FLANGE

    How far gone were the bearings??If there was a lot of play you will probably find that the drum has been damaged above the heater.

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