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Is there any benefit in using a genuine part over an aftermRket one? Keep in mind this machine is almost 20 years old!
had lots of problems with pattern cooker element but washing machine heaters don’t seem to cause a lot of problems
Dave
Thanks for the reply.
Pattern is a quarter of the price and a doddle to replace – so I’m thinking it may be worthwhile even if I have to replace again in a year or two. This current (faulty) element is still the original one which shipped with the machine.
I’m thinking of this one – any issues?
https://shop.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/bs34107-washing-machine-heater-element
no not had any issues with this part
have you checked the old heater for damage. Only say this as I had one the other day where the drum had rubbed through it due to faulty spider and that was a Bosch
Dave
Not had it out yet – multimeter shows an open circuit though. After almost 20 years, I suspect it is knackered. I’ll be sure to inspect it when I do replace it.
electrofix wrote:prob be ok then
may just be a limescale build up
the one I had was tripping rcd
Dave
Would I get an open circuit with limescale buildup? Anyhow for a tenner – it’s worth just changing the thing.
Many thanks for everyones help as always. This forum has helped me keep my machines alive. I just dread the day I have to finally replace this machine. I know i’m never going to find one of the same quality.
all heaters contain a thermal fuse which blows if the heater gets too hot. Its in case the heater comes on and causes a fire. Lime scale build up reduces the heaters ability to emit heat so it over heats
DaveThat makes sense.
I’ll be sure to report back on the condition of the element – and if it is bad, i’ll take a picture 🙂
Do I need to drain the system before removing the heater, or is all the excess water sit below that by the impeller?
Ok, I drained it all just in case, and pulled the old element out. What a mission. There was so much crud in there, I struggled to pull it out. Even when out half way, I had to use a fair bit of force to get it out – but it is out and is not pretty. Additionally, there is a load of crud there at the bottom of the tank with a fairly small access hole. Do you guys have some tricks of the trade to clean it out? I’m thinking I may have to make a tool of some sort out to scrape it all out.
I’ve attached some piccies.
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[IMG2=JSON]{“data-align”:”none”,”data-size”:”full”,”height”:”419″,”width”:”1280″,”src”:”https://i.postimg.cc/Hk8BW5sz/IMG_2656.jpg”}[/IMG2]no easy answer to clean it out. bit of old wire coat hanger with a hook on the end can help getting at the awkward lumps
Dave
Well it is installed Cleaned out as best I could with a thin rod – some crud was left in there though. After installing the heater and re-installing the sensor, every thing is working fine. I just did a few 90 degree rinse cycles to flush out the crud.
The element itself was spot on – practically identical to the original, and quick delivery from UKWhitegoods. Thumbs up from me!
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