Is a pressure sensor the same as a thermostat?

[neilinmk]

My Beko washing machine is shrinking everything, even when on a 30 degree wash. so I guess the water is too hot. I’ve tried to source a replacement thermostat but every site I go to offers me a water pressure sensor instead. it seems impossible to buy a thermostat for my model, even though its only 2 years old. so my question is, does the water pressure sensor really regulate the water temperature?

[electrofix]

need a model number and serial no

Dave

[neilinmk]

Hi model number is WR862441W product code is 7165041200 serial no is 19-600685-04 Beko are quoting £136 to inspect and fix, which seems a lot if it is a £15 part. i wonder if it could be something else like a PCB?

[electrofix]

thermistor is part of the heater

https://shop.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/34bo…eating-element

you can check the thermistor with a multi meter. readings should be as listed below

Dave

[neilinmk]

thank you Dave, really appreciate it. so if I buy that replacement element does it comes with a new thermistor fitted? BEKO reckon that it might not be the thermister, they say it could be a faulty PCB causing the water to overheat. does that sound feasible to you? I am certainly up to replacing the element myself but if it could be several things causing it, maybe best to call an engineer in.

[electrofix]

which is why i have given you values so it can be checked

Dave

[andyjawa]

Probably the thermistor or its wires. Make sure that the machine is definitely plumbed into the cold water supply before doing / buying anything. If plumbed into cold water trying a new thermistor first as it is the cheapest option. You should not require an “engineer” to change a wash element thermistor; Beko service is aleways full of pis* and wind with their charges, typical corporate clowns!

[neilinmk]

i thought exactly the same thing. do i need to fully remove the element to take out the thermistor or should it pull out with the element still in place? my only other thought was the shrinking problem seems especially bad on one particular programme which suggests its NOT overheating on some programmes. would that suggest PCB is the likely problem?

[electrofix]

could just be the thermistor is out of calibration so just overheats on all programmes

like say say its plus 15 then a 40 degree will be 55 and a 60 will be 75 but the 30 wash will only be 45 degrees

but you cant rule out a board fault till you have checked or swopped it

Dave

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