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hi all …..just aquick query about cleaning the exposed heating element in my electrolux esi 602.
its about 6 yrs old now and i think the limescale buildup visible on the element is dramatically effecting its performance.ikeep it well salted etc.
is their any gel type product out there i could just put on ?…or willcalgon powder shift it/?any suggestionsRe: electrolux esi 602/ scaled up element
Question – does the heater work? If the answer is yes, leave it alone. Scaling of heating elements is used as profitable scapegoat for a lot of machine failures these days – but frankly, your element will last as long as it will last – there is no yardstick. You can descale it with ordinary kettle descaler applied carefully with a paintbrush if you wish, but the risk of discolouration of the stainless steel interior IMO outweighs the benefits. It’s down to choice……:wink:
Compare the cost of the descaling product to the amount of electricity you will save. Not even the product manufacturers can tell you this as it is impossible to quantify as every machine is different. Heaters in dishwashers are on for about 25 minutes per cycle in total as they heat the water twice; once on the wash and the final hot rinse. The quantity of water heated is about three quarters of an average sink bowl each time; that’s not a lot of water. So the savings will realistically be tiny compared to the monetary and ecological cost of the extra chemical you are adding to the enviroment. It is something to consider….:wink:
On the maintenance side, 26 years in this industry and I’ve never scrapped a machine solely because of scaling.Save your money; and if it aint broke, don’t fix it.
Steve.
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