Replacing the heating element in a Samsung washing machine

The heating system of the washing machine consists of a temperature sensor, a tubular electric heater (TEN) and contacts connecting it to the electronic unit. Samsung devices have good reliability indicators, but are not protected from wear and heater burnout during long-term and frequent use. Knowing the signs of breakdown, the dismantling procedure and the required parameters of the part, you can replace the heating element in a Samsung washing machine yourself.

Where is the heater located in a Samsung washing machine?

The heating element of the automatic machine is located under the laundry compartment. It is a curved M-shaped tube that connects to the wires inside the device. The configuration of the part determines its name: tubular electric heater (TEH).

In Samsung machines it is located at the front wall, but in some models it can also be located at the back. When checking the heating element, you must first unscrew the fasteners on the rear wall, because Removing the front panel is a more labor-intensive task. To remove the back cover, just unscrew the 4 screws that secure it to the body.

If there is no heater at the back of the car, you need to start disassembling the front part:

Remove the panel covering the lower front of the appliance. Unscrew the filter and drain the water. Do not remove the filter cover completely.
Pull out the powder dispenser container, press the button inside the container and pull it out of the opening.
Unscrew the fasteners located behind the container. Unscrew the screw on the control panel. Slide the front panel without removing it completely.
Use a thin screwdriver to pry up the clamp that holds the seal between the tank and the loading door. Turn the rubber cuff inside the drum.
Unscrew the fasteners near the garbage filter. Remove the panel by prying it off with a screwdriver or other thin tool.
Grab the bottom of the front wall and lift it off the 2 hooks. Move the wall aside to be able to get to the heating element, but do not move it far from the car.

The contacts are located at the end, so there is no need to remove the heater to check conductivity. However, to diagnose a mechanical breakdown (fistula, sediment, etc.), it is necessary to remove and examine the surface of the part.

How to find a part

To get to the heater, it is not enough to simply unscrew the back cover, as in Ariston or Indesit models. In Samsung cars, the heating element can be located in the front and rear . We'll show you how to remove it from the front. To do this you need to remove the front wall.

On the front panel there is a loading hatch, a powder dispenser, a control panel - you understand that removing this is somewhat more difficult than simply unscrewing 4 bolts. Don't worry, we will tell you in detail how to replace the heating element in your washing machine.

Attention! Don’t get upset ahead of time: you won’t have to turn the machine around or disconnect it from communications, the repair will be much “cleaner.”

Let's take a closer look at how to remove the heating element from a Samsung washing machine, starting with the front panel:

Remove the drain filter to easily drain any water remaining in the tank.
Remove the detergent dispenser (there should be a small button inside, pressing which you can easily remove the part).
After removing the dispenser, you will see a couple more fasteners, unscrew them.
Another bolt is located on the right, on the control panel - it also needs to be tightened.
Slide the panel without removing it
Take care of the loading hatch: use a thin screwdriver to pick up the clamp that holds the rubber cuff. Turn the cuff itself inside - into the drum.
At the bottom you will find another small panel, near the garbage filter. It is held in place by fasteners that also need to be unscrewed. For convenience, the panel itself can be pryed off with a thin screwdriver.
Along the removed wall there will be 4 more fasteners waiting for you, which were previously covered with a panel. Unscrew them.
Lift the control panel and place it on the top cover of the housing. In the place where the panel was, you will only have to unscrew three more screws.

Important! When working with the control panel, do not break the wiring, so as not to complicate the repair.

Now all that holds the front part of the machine body are two small hooks. To make them release the panel, grab it at the bottom by the corners and lift it up - it can be easily removed.

Important! Do not pull the panel sharply or forcefully, so as not to break the interlock wiring. Your task is to move the wall away so that it does not interfere with access to the heater, so you don’t need to disconnect anything - just put it next to it.

Return to the control panel, now it is out of your way, so lower it down so that it does not fall off the cover during repairs.

Now you know what work needs to be done before removing the heating element from the Samsung washing machine. After removing the wall, you will immediately see the heater shank - it is located under the tank.

But don't rush to make a replacement! You must first check everything, make sure that the heating element is faulty, and then decide: to change or not to change.

Causes of breakdowns and failures

The following phenomena may be a sign of heater failure:

cold water entering the tank;
increasing the duration of individual stages or the entire cycle;
the machine stops working a few minutes after drawing water;
the appearance of a burning smell, the operation of apartment automatic devices (traffic jams);
electric shocks if you accidentally touch the body of the machine with your hands.

Heavy soiling does not wash well at low temperatures, so the first symptom of a problem is stains on clothes, linen or fabric shoes after washing.

Possible causes of malfunctions are:

destruction of the heating core or top layer of the heating element, formation of a fistula;
formation of a thick layer of scale;
contamination of the tube surface;
voltage surges in the home electrical network;
manufacturing defects.

The service life of Samsung machines is 8-12 years. The service life of the heater depends on the hardness of the water, the parameters of the electrical network and the quality of the element itself.

Heater check

An initial check of the water heater can be carried out while the machine is running. If the temperature on the appliance panel is set above 40ºC, then 10-15 minutes after the start of washing the plastic window of the loading door should become warm. After finishing washing, wet laundry also has an increased temperature. The exception is modes in which rinsing is done in cold water.

If there is no heating, the electronic display may display the following codes:

H1, H2;
HE, HE1, HE2;
HC, HC1, HC2;
E5, E6.

To check the functionality of the heating element, you will need a multimeter or other device for measuring electrical resistance. When the heater burns out, a rupture occurs in the tubular element, so the resistance between the terminals will be zero.

How to diagnose a heater failure:

disassemble the washing machine body and remove the heating element contacts;
switch the multimeter to resistance measurement mode (in Ohms);
attach the working probes to each other to check the device (the multimeter display should display 0);
touch the terminals (legs) of the heater with the probes;
if there is no response, proceed to replace the heating element; if the standard resistance is normal, check the functionality of the control unit and water heating sensor (thermistor).

Repairing a burnt-out part is impossible, so a complete replacement of the heater is necessary.

Features of purchasing a new heating element

When choosing a new heater, you must consider the following parameters:

the shape of the tube in horizontal projection (straight or curved);
length of the spare part;
parameters of the seat, presence of a hole for the sensor and a collar;
heater power;
the presence of a protective coating on the part;
make and model.

The geometric characteristics of the electric heater must exactly correspond to the parameters of the original spare part. If the configuration does not match, the part will not fit into place or will fly out of the tank during washing.

The standard heating element for a Samsung washing machine is short, without a collar, but with a hole for the sensor. Some models have heating tubes with a ceramic coating, which increases their service life.

Based on the power parameter, it is not necessary to select “your own” heating element for the washing machine. The starting relay on the control board has a large current reserve, so the power indicator can be 100-300 W higher than the nominal one.

If the factory heater is designed for 1700 W, then it can be replaced with a heating element with a power of 1900-1950 W.

You can select the required electric heater based on the model of the washing machine or if you have a burnt spare part that was removed.

What causes the breakdown of the Ten in a Samsung washing machine?

The source of failure of the ceramic heating element may be a malfunction in the water heating system. On a Samsung Diamond washing machine, error h1 is displayed and the washing process stops. There may be three reasons for this:

The Diamond washing machine has problems with the control module.
The temperature sensor has failed.
The heating element on the Samsung Diamond washing machine needs to be replaced.

A common cause of heater failure in a washing machine, especially in Samsung WF8590NMW8 and WF8590NMW9 washing machines, is too hard water, which causes scale to appear.

Replacing the heater in a washing machine

After purchasing a new part, you can begin installing the heating element.

To replace you need:

remove and move the front panel of the washing machine;
find the nut that is located between the contacts of the heating element and unscrew it with a socket wrench or pliers;
remove the temperature sensor terminals (for heaters with a hole);
take hold of the contacts of the heating element, loosen it in the grooves and lightly hit the stud on which the removed nut was screwed with a wrench;
when the pin falls inside the hole, pry up the seat of the part with a thin screwdriver and displace it;
carefully remove the heating element from the groove, slowly pulling it by the contacts at the end;
inspect the surface of the part for external damage, corrosion and scale;
insert a new spare part, install the temperature sensor and all the necessary fasteners;
Reinstall the front wall and panels and check the operation of the machine.

How to get a heating element for a Samsung washing machine

A feature of these washing units is that the heating element is located directly on one of the outer walls of the tank and getting to it is not always an easy task. But nevertheless, this is not an impossible action. It may seem so only at first glance. Therefore, there is no need to contact a specialist and replace the heating element for a Samsung washing machine at an additional cost. You can do this yourself. Before changing the heating element, you need to disassemble the Samsung washing machine. Here is the order of the work:

First, we drain the water remaining in the tank; to do this, you need to unscrew the hose with the filter, and the water will flow out;
then you need to disconnect the front panel of the washing machine by unscrewing the bolts that hold it;
remove the powder box, unscrew all the remaining fasteners;
the unscrewed control panel can be moved to the side so that it does not interfere;
Now you need to carefully remove the sealing rubber around the hatch. This should be done very carefully so as not to damage the cuffs, because it is not easy to replace;
Use a flat screwdriver to pry up the plastic panel and expose the body of the machine;
Now the control panel can be unscrewed and pulled out, having first disconnected the harnesses and contacts;
The front panel can now be easily removed and we can see the inside of the washing machine.

After the front cover is removed, you can see the heating element itself on the Samsung washing machine. In this position, you can check it without removing it. Initially, you need to measure the resistance with a multimeter. The process is simple and does not take much time, provided you have certain knowledge. Apply the ends of the multimeter to the contacts of the heating element and turn on the device. The readings of the device should range from 25 to 30 ohms. In this case, the electric heating element is working properly.

If it turns out that the heating element is still faulty, it must be disconnected and replaced with a new, previously purchased one. Here is the replacement order:

unscrew the nuts from the mounting bolts;
pull the contacts from side to side;
With a hammer, you can gently hit the studs from which the nuts have just been removed a couple of times;
carefully pull out the faulty element.

After removing the faulty heating element, you need to check the resistance of the new part again, and if it is working, then you can put it in place. First, drip some machine oil onto the rubber band. The installation process is the reverse of dismantling.

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Installation Rules

When installing a new heating element, the following rules must be observed:

Disassembly should be carried out using rubber gloves and only after disconnecting the machine from the network;
before changing the part, it is necessary to check the new heater for external defects and operating resistance (the nominal parameter is indicated on the packaging or in the description);
after removing the damaged element, you need to clean the hole (groove) from small debris, dirt, metal particles and scale, which can impair the performance of the new heater;
Before installation, the seal must be lubricated with machine oil or WD-40;
You need to carefully disconnect the front wall and the contacts of the heating element, because broken wires complicate diagnostics and increase the volume of repair work;
You need to pull the contacts of the tubular element slowly, without jerking, because the legs may break off due to an increase in the thickness of the part due to the layer of carbonates.

Before disconnecting the contacts to check and replace the part, it is recommended to photograph or record the position of the wires in writing. Poor electrical contact with high power heating elements can lead to burning of the wires, so during installation you need to firmly connect all the elements of the circuit.

We purchase and exchange

The heating element of the washing machine cannot be repaired, so if it breaks, there is only one way out - install a new heating element. You must purchase a replacement part carefully. It is important to buy a heater that matches the specific Samsung washing machine model.

If you have doubts when selecting a heating element yourself, it is better to remove the part and take it to the store to choose a similar one.

If you know exactly what spare part you need, you can look for it in online stores. Often prices on online platforms are much lower. However, you should not buy components with a very low cost; they may be defective. On average, a heating element for Samsung costs about 800-1500 rubles.

The power of the heater is of great importance. Typically, heating elements, depending on the model of Samsung equipment, are characterized by a power of 1850 or 1900 W.

Having selected a replacement part and dismantled the front wall of the machine, you can begin to change the element. Let's figure out how to do this:

loosen the nut securing the heater. A socket wrench will help with this. The mount is located in the middle of the shank;
grab the part to be dismantled and loosen it;
Use a wrench to tap the stud (the rod on which the nut was screwed). The pin should go inside;
use a slotted screwdriver to pry the heating element, trying to move it from its seat;
pull the contacts to remove the heater from the groove. It is important to remove the part carefully; if you break off the contacts, the removal process will become noticeably more complicated.

Pull out the heating element and see what condition it is in. Most often, its surface is covered with scale, and if a short circuit occurs, dark spots will be visible on the heating element.

Subsequent installation of the component will not take much time; you must:

Use a multimeter to check the new heating element, make sure that the contact resistance is normal. This way you will exclude factory defects of the spare part;
treat the heater with a special lubricant or aerosol product WD-40;
place the part in the groove;
secure with a central nut;
put the thermostat back in;
connect the power supply.

In fact, you can fix a breakdown of a Samsung washing machine caused by a failure of the heating element with your own hands, without the help of a specialist. Repairs do not require any specific knowledge, and the tools that will be needed during the work process can be found in every home. It is enough to carefully study the instructions for action and strictly follow them.

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Useful tips and tricks

Poor heating and the appearance of errors on the display may be due to unstable voltage. Before you begin disassembling the machine, you must ensure that the electrical connection is incorrect.

If it is connected to the outlet through an extension cord or adapter, you need to plug it into the network directly and repeat the cycle without laundry. To eliminate unstable voltage in the home network, you need to connect the machine through a stabilizer.

If, after taking measures, errors continue to appear, it is necessary to check the functionality of the heating element itself.

To reduce the risk of overheating the tube, you need to periodically descale it. It is not necessary to disassemble the machine every time you clean it. To remove the layer of carbonates, just run a hot wash with a weak solution of citric acid.