Author: Sam

It is a simple and easy procedure to carry out this job but worth knowing as a faulty heating element is a common fault.

Safety first: always unplug the device from the mains power supply!

If your clothes are not being cleaned properly and you have noticed the door glass is not warm when your washing machine is in action the chances are your heating element has developed a fault and no longer working.

Washing machine elements can be located at the rear or the front of the machine

• Remove the access panel from your appliance by undoing the screws positioned around the edge.  Once the panel is removed you should notice the heating element straight away.  Make a note of how the element is wired or take a photo so you know exactly where to reposition the wires on the new part.
• Now unclip the wires that are attached to the existing element and then loosen the nut and the retaining clip.
• You should now be able to work the element loose and remove the element completely from the washing machine.
• Now take your new element and put it into place and retighten the nut.
• Reattach the wires into the correct places using the notes or picture taken earlier.
• Reposition the access panel and tighten the screws.

Your appliance is now ready for use again

Remember this is a general guide and changing the element on your washing machine may vary from this guide.

Selecting the correct washing machine element for your appliance

You will need to know the make and model of your appliance to ensure you select exactly the right part to fix your machine,  choose your manufacturer from the list and then enter your appliance model number into the search box or select from the list.  In some cases you will be presented with an alternative part and a genuine part, the alternative parts are generally less expensive but are still very high quality parts. Using genuine parts if you can afford them is still the best option. http://www.yourspares.co.uk/washing-machine-element

The most common cause of an oven no longer heating up is a failed oven element or cooker element, replacing the oven element yourself in most cases is relatively simple and will cost a lot less than calling out a service engineer.

Safety First

First of all you should always unplug the device and ensure that there is no electricity supply reaching the appliance.

Remove your element

The next thing to do when replacing your cooker element is to remove the old one, first open the oven door and remove the back plate form inside the oven,  these are held in by several screws which all need to be removed before you can pull the back plate out.  You should now be able to see the cooker element or oven element and notice that there maybe some visual signs of wear and tear being the cause of your ovens heating problems although this is not always the case.

You should now also notice the screws that are holding the oven element in place, these will need to be removed to free the element from it’s position.  Now disconnect the wires that are attached to the element but be careful not to let the wires fall into the appliance, if this happens it may take some time to find the wires and may require rear access to the appliance to relocate the wires.

Install the new element

Now the old faulty cooker element has been removed it is time to replace it with the new one.  Again this is usually straightforward.  Put the new element in to place and reinsert the screws and tighten them up.  Reconnect the wires to the new element and make sure they are fixed tightly to the new cooker element.  Put the back plate back into position and screw it up tightly,  in  some instance you will have to push the reset button if your cooker or oven is fitted with an RCD (circuit breaker)

Your appliance should now be ready for use but if further problems occur then it is worth calling out a service engineer to assist with fault finding and part replacement.

Locating the correct element

http://www.yourspares.co.uk/oven-elements

It’s easy to find the right element for your oven, grill or cooker, choose by selecting the manufacturer of your appliance and then either select or enter your model number.  You may see that there is more than one element showing for your appliance so in these cases it usually means that there is a genuine and a pattern (non genuine) element available for your cooker.  The genuine type is usually more expensive and generally of better quality than the pattern parts although the pattern ones are still excellent value and all are made to the correct specifications.

If your dishwasher has decided to break down at the worst possible time, or is in need of a good spruce up then do not despair! There is no need to replace the whole appliance any more, as many are now designed to be easily repaired. Dishwasher spare parts are now available for any one to buy, and is no longer the domain of the professional engineer. In fact all manufacturers will still be making the spares required for all of there operating models. So if you require a basic cutlery basket or a more complex motor unit, you will be able to buy and fit them. In the current economic climate many of us are looking for great ways to save money, and by purchasing dishwasher parts and fitting them your self, you can save a huge amount. If you are unsure how to go about repairing your appliance, then there are many useful tips to be found on line, guiding you through the whole process. When buying dishwasher spares it is always recommended that you have as much information about your appliance as possible. This will include the manufacturer and the specific model of appliance, and also the serial number as well. These should all be found printed some where on the dish washer front, or will also be available in the documentation provided when purchased.

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Is your washing machine making a horrible noise and sounding like a cement mixer? If yes, then maybe the washing machine bearings need replacing. The failure of these important components can be due to water getting into the bearings, and causing them to corrode. The bearings are an essential component in the washing machine, as they enable the drum to spin at high speeds reducing the friction involved.

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