Hi, I'm Amy from eSpares.
In this video, I'll be showing you
how to replace the heater
on a Samsung ecobubble washing machine.
If you find that your washing machine is no longer heating up during a cycle
this means that your heater is faulty and will need replacing.
So to carry out this replacement
you're going to need a Phillips screwdriver
a flathead screwdriver
and a 10-millimetre socket.
To access the heater
you're going to need to remove the back panel of your washing machine.
You can do that by unscrewing the six screws that hold it into place here.
Now we can go-ahead and lift the back panel away
but before we do that I'm just going to put on a pair of safety gloves
as there can be a lot of sharp edges on this repair.
With the back panel removed
we can now go-ahead and remove the belt
and to do this you can simply hold it here
and pull down and towards you
and the belt should pop off the pulley and spindle.
Just be careful because it can pop off quite quickly.
You can now start removing the heater
by disconnecting the electrical connections.
But we do recommend taking a photo of these connections beforehand
so you know where to fit them onto the new heater.
As you can see the two coloured wires
go up here and the earth wire goes down here.
Using the 10-millimetre socket we can now remove the nut
that holds the heater cover in place
and then using the Phillips screwdriver
we can remove the screw that holds the wire clamp in place.
You should be able to now pull the heater cover free
and then pull the heater from outside your machine too.
This can be a little tight sometimes
so you might need to use a flat blade screwdriver to help you.
If you find that you're really struggling to remove your heater
not to worry we've got a really handy trick to help you.
All you need to do is tilt your washing machine backwards
and pour boiling water into the drum.
Then leave it against a solid stable surface for a few minutes.
Then after a few minutes
you can then return your washing machine to the upright position
and making sure that your heater is disconnected
you can then plug in your appliance
turn it on and run a drain cycle
to get rid of the water that you just put in.
The hot water should have helped soften the seal around the heater.
So once you're ready you can then disconnect your machine again
and remove the heater and it should come out nicely.
Now it's time to fit the new heater
and to do this you'll need to make sure
that you have your washing machine's model number to hand.
This will make sure that you buy the correct replacement part for your make and model.
If you're unsure of your washing machine's model number
you can take a look at our video up here
which will explain how to find the model number on your washing machine
and we'll also link down below in the description
where you can get your hands on a replacement heater from our website.
To fit the new heater
simply slide it
into the socket making sure that it goes into the bracket on the other side.
You can then refit the heater cover
and screw it into place.
Next, we can reconnect the electrical connections to the heater element.
It's important to make sure these go in the correct place
so you can refer back to the photo you took earlier if you need to.
Next, we can refit the belt
making sure that the rib side of the belt is
on the rib side of the spindle.
Then we can just hold the belt into place
on the pulley
and slowly working it round.
Making sure that your fingers are out the way as you do this.
Just take your time with this one and be patient because
it can be a little tight sometimes.
Finally, we can refit the back panel
using the six screws that we removed earlier.
We can just
slide it into place.
There you have it
how to replace the heater
on your Samsung ecobubble washing machine.
Hopefully now your washing machine
is heating up water again and working as it should.
Carrying out necessary repairs
isn't the only way to keep your washing machine safe.
There are also some important checks that you should carry out.
So take a look at our video down here
on important safety checks for your washing machine.
To make sure that your washing machine is hazard-free.
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Thanks for watching.