The washing machine does not heat water when washing the cause

It has long been known that washing is effective requires not only mechanical action and washing powder, but also warm water. With the help of cold water, it’s almost impossible to clean things from serious pollution. In ancient times, people realized that in order to wash clothes well, you need to boil water. Thanks to the development of technology in our days, pots and basins in which things were boiled with water and powder are forever in the past, because new washers can heat water to almost a hundred degrees. However, this only happens if the machine is fully operational. The washing will not be of high quality if the washing machine does not heat water during washing. The reasons for this phenomenon will be discussed in this article.

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How to find out that the machine does not heat water?

If the water, one way or another, does not heat up, different models will behave in different ways:

• Many new automatic washing machines stop washing and inform the user that a failure has occurred. But still, some of them will continue to wash in cold water.
• If an error message appears, then it becomes obvious that the machine is not working properly.

But what if the wash does not stop automatically? How to find out that the washing machine does not heat water when washing? Many people believe that if the laundry remains cold after washing, then the water does not heat up. This is not so, linen is cold after washing because at the end the rinse is done with cold water.

Important! For the reasons mentioned above, you need to monitor how the water is heated throughout the wash. The fact that the machine does not heat water is the most common failure. Masters who are engaged in washing machines can easily determine the type of breakdown and its cause. But for those who do not do this professionally, this problem can be very serious. Wanting to save money, not everyone wants to turn to the expensive services of a specialist and try to fix it all themselves.

To accurately determine whether heating occurs, you need to touch the hatch of the washing machine approximately 15 minutes after the start of washing. By this time it should already be warm. If it does not heat up and after half an hour, most likely there are problems with heating the water or the washing program was selected incorrectly.

Important! Also, if heating does not occur throughout the wash, there may be other signs of this. If this happens, you may notice an unpleasant odor or the fact that the laundry did not fully wash.

Thus, the main signs of problems with heating water:

• things are not washed;
• things get a bad smell;
• during washing the hatch does not heat up.

And all the reasons that the washing machine does not heat water during washing, we analyze in detail below.

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The washing machine is not connected properly.

Often people, trying to save money, are involved in connecting the device to the network, sewage and water supply themselves. A washing machine often does not heat water when washing because these works are not done correctly.

Often the problem is as follows: hot water normally drains from the machine, and cold water does not have time to heat up. Then the water remains heated all the time, because it goes too quickly into the sewer.

This happens when the water drain hose is not positioned correctly. To fix this problem, you need to raise it to a height of 50-100 centimeters from the floor.

Important! Install the washing machine correctly or consult a professional.

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Incorrect mode selection

Usually, modern devices have a variety of modes, which imply different time frames for processing linen and washing temperature. Also keep in mind that with a separate setting, you will not be able to make the temperature more than the washing program has.

Important! If you suspect that heating does not occur, you should first check which mode you selected.

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Problems with TEN

If you are sure that you set the program correctly, and the water still does not heat up, you probably have a broken heating element.

Wiring diagnostics

If the washing machine does not heat water during washing, then do not immediately touch the heater. First you need to check the wiring for faults. It rarely causes problems, but still, the wiring can also be damaged during operation.

Important! In many cars, wires are located closer to the case. This can lead to negative consequences for them. When the device is operating, vibrations occur that can damage the wires.

If something is wrong with the wires, then you need to solder them again and restore the insulation, then restart the wash and check if everything works well.

Diagnostics of TEN

But it is worth understanding that most often the heater itself breaks down. It is subjected to constant load, experiencing a sharp heating, then a sharp cooling. Thus, its service life is reduced. If the water does not heat up in the washing machine, it is necessary to check the integrity and performance of the heater. To do this, you need a multimeter:

1. First unplug the machine.
2. Drain the water from it; the drain filter is usually located at the bottom.
3. To find the element itself, it will be necessary to remove the back wall by unscrewing the fasteners fixing it.
4. If only the front wall is removed, you may have to remove the control panel above it.
5. When we get to the heater, we must check it for serviceability. Setting the value of 200 Ohms on the device, you need to look at the resistance between zero and phase:
   1. Usually it should be between 24 and 50 ohms.
   2. If there is no resistance, it means that the circuit is open somewhere, and the heater needs to be replaced, because it is faulty.
   3. If the resistance between zero and phase is normal, then completely dry the heater and, having set the tester to 200 Ohms, check the resistance between the phase (central conductor of the heater) and ground (housing). It should not be less than 1 ohm.
   4. If the resistance is lower than this value, most likely, the water did not heat up in the washing machine due to the breakdown of the heater.

If it turns out that it is the heater that is faulty, then you will need to buy a new one.

Important! Each type of washing machine has its own type of heating element. It should be borne in mind when buying.

Replacing the heater

Having bought a new heater, you can begin to install it - it is quite easy, but you should be careful. If you need to replace the heater, then proceed as follows. Depending on the model, the heater is located in different parts of the device.

Yet, as a rule:

1. You need to open the back panel - there will be a heating element.
2. Next, disconnect the wires, unscrew the heater, take it out.
3. Then we install a new one and spin everything as it was.

Important! You need to carefully buy a heating element, because an inappropriate element may not fit or ruin the washing machine. Try to use the Internet to search and buy a suitable heater.

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Damage to the water heating sensor

This sensor turns on the water and turns it off when the water heats up. If the sensor breaks, the washing machine will not heat water.A washing machine in such a situation may continue to wash for too long or finish it too soon.

The following methods will help you verify the health of the sensor:

• It is necessary to remove the sensor and measure its resistance.
• Dip it in hot water and do the same.
• Depending on the temperature of the water, the resistance should be very different. If it does not change, then the sensor is broken.

Important! Often problems can occur as a result of clogging of the tube of the water level sensor. When washing, various dirt gets into it. Blockages impede the operation of this element. When the required water level is collected, the sensor does not give a command to heat the water.

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Software Center Failure

If all previous failures were not confirmed, all components of the machine are intact, and the water in the washing machine still does not heat up, the programmer probably broke. He is responsible for the machine's programs, being its brain.

Reasons may include:

• faulty heater;
• just a factory marriage;
• power surge;
• violation of the integrity of the wiring contacts.

Important! If a software module is broken, unfortunately, it cannot be repaired in most cases. Most likely, it will have to be replaced. This is quite difficult, so you should contact a professional. Better call the wizard. Not every service will undertake the restoration of this module and flashing it, so with a high probability it will be necessary to replace it.

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Scale

In the event that you checked the heating element, and it turned out to be serviceable, but you found scale on it, then it was the reason that the water did not warm in the washing machine. Indeed, scale is one of the most common problems.

Important! Scale occurs on the heaters of the washing machine most often due to the presence of various salts and rust from pipes in tap water. Its appearance negatively affects the operation of the machine as a whole, provoking:

• premature wear of parts;
• quick breakdown of the unit;
• increased energy consumption during operation;
• extension of washing cycles.

Repair measures in this situation:

• The scale layer can be removed by placing the heater in a solution of citric acid.
• Further for prevention, it is worthwhile to regularly use descaling agents during washing and to drive away the machine with hot water and citric acid.
• It is possible to install a filter so that hard and dirty water does not get into the washer.

Under these conditions for cleaning the heating element, your washing machine is unlikely to stop heating water unexpectedly for you.

Important! Due to the low quality of tap water, the life of the heating element is from 3 to 7 years, after which it will inevitably have to be replaced.

Washing machines are particularly affected in our country due to power surges and poor water quality. All this affects the condition of the machines, which often fail. All of the above methods of what can be done if the water does not heat up in the washing machine, are tested in practice and are constantly used to repair washing machines.

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From this article, you learned what could be the reasons that the washing machine does not heat water when washing, and how to fix this situation. Keep in mind that if you do something wrong and the car breaks down, it will be your responsibility. If you are unsure of yourself, call the wizard. All operations, even replacing the heater, are quite simple, but it is better to trust them to a specialist, as improper installation of the heating element or problems with it can lead to a short circuit and fire of the washing machine. Therefore, be extremely careful when taking on an independent repair of the washing machine.