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The heat elements is shot, I know they can be changed but never attempted it.
I have been advised not to do it as may not reseal as original, so just asking if other engineers have replaced and had any problems.
Or best to replace with complete heater & motor unit.
cheers JohnRe: Miele G1182 D/W
easy job John and never had a leaker. You get 2 gaskets with the heater one marginally larger diameter than the other as there are serial number differences. sometimes difficult to tell which is which such is the minute difference. The only issue to look out for is the 2 feed pipes up to the spray arms as they need to be removed to get the motor out. Before doing so, check the condition of the silicon rubber parts on the end of the plastic tubes where they connect to the motor- the part where the hose clips fit- if the are at all swollen or feel sticky to the touch beware as when removing them they will likely tear and then leak afterwards. the short one is £50 and the long narrow one is £100 so can add a lot to the cost so point this out to the customer before starting so you don’t get caught. Also try and keep the pressure switch on the motor ( you can pull the wires off to remove the motor) as the 2 ears that clip it on can also break meaning a new switch £80. Also put a towel over the heater relay as there is always a bit of water leakage from the hoses when removing them that will end up in the plugs. that’s Miele for you!
Re: Miele G1182 D/W
what mark said – done quite a few of these, the old “we never change heater/impellor assemblys on their own, we always fit a new motor” mantra most of the authorised miele agents (who are usually retailers as well) wheel out is just to scare diy customers into buying a new machine, or scare off independent engineers looking to source the parts from them. If they weren’t suitable to replace independently, miele themselves wouldn’t supply them as a spare part on their own. Connects PNE people will also only advise fitting a new motor, because that’s where their margin is made 🙂
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