Replacing the heating element on an Ariston washing machine: what is it; when is it required and how is it done?

If the water does not heat up well or does not heat up at all, and the washing process is very delayed, this indicates that the heating element on the Ariston washing machine needs to be replaced. First of all, you need to purchase exactly the same spare part, and then install it in place of the old one. How to do this is described step by step in the presented article.

Main causes of failure

Before you understand how to remove the heating element on an Ariston washing machine, you need to understand the causes of the breakdown. Most often, violations are associated with the following factors:

1. Factory defect - it begins to appear literally during the first wash. It is necessary to turn off the machine and call a service center technician for repairs under warranty.
2. Unstable power supply.
3. Long-term wear with scale formation (water too hard).
4. Malfunction of the thermostat (or its breakdown).
5. Loss of contact in the electrical wiring connected to the heating element.

Regardless of the reason, the unit will perform automatic diagnostics and display an error code on the display. If “F05” appears on it, you must immediately turn off the device. The main sign is that the washing process takes too long, as well as cold water in the tank. Sometimes the water heats up, but not hot enough, and remains lukewarm.

Replacing the heating element in the Ariston washing machine is carried out independently. How to do this is described in the next section.

How to carry out repairs

It’s not difficult to understand how to change the heating element in an Ariston washing machine. First you need to disconnect it from the network and prepare the available tools:

• a set of screwdrivers (you need both a Phillips and a regular flathead);
• wrench;
• multimeter

They also purchase a new heating element, after which they proceed as follows:

1. Remove the back panel by removing 6 screws using a shaped screwdriver.
2. Disconnect the power, ground and temperature sensor terminals.
3. Unscrew the nut shown in the photo, but not completely, but partially.
4. The next step in the instructions on how to remove the heating element from the Ariston washing machine involves removing the sensor. First, pry it off with a flat screwdriver and then pull it out by hand.
5. Using gentle, swaying movements, pull out the heating element itself. Most likely, you won’t be able to do this right away; you need to act carefully and be patient.
6. This is what an old heating element looks like, clogged with scale.
7. Install a new heating element into the same hole along a guide that you can simply feel with your hand.
8. The next step in the instructions on how to replace the heating element on an Ariston washing machine involves installing the temperature sensor in the same place (until it clicks).
9. Tighten the nut with a wrench, but not completely, that is, not too tightly.

Thus, you can replace the heating element yourself. The main condition is to purchase a suitable branded part and act carefully. The new heating device will last quite a long time. And if it also starts to malfunction, it will be necessary to replace it according to exactly the same instructions.