October 1, 2021 
This video will show you how to replace a washing machine heating element and test it. This video Can be used on Ariston Indesit Hotpoint and whirlpool manufactured machines.
it is important to understand what is not working before you go replacing components. follow the steps below to find the fault. You may have an error code f3, f7, or f8 these are all heater related
you may have an error code f3, f7, or f8 these are all heater-related If your washing machine is not eating there are basically 5 things to check.
- Check for any damaged wires coming from the printed circuit board to the heating element.
- Do a continuity and ohms test on the element to make sure the element is in good condition.
- Test the NTC sensor to make sure it is within 5% of the designed ohms reading at the set temperature that the manufacturer shows on their date sheet.
- Sometimes the pressure switch may be showing incorrect water level and this can also stop the heater from coming on.
- On the printed circuit board there is a relay that controls the heater element these can become faulty.
Remove the washing machine back panel
Clean drum when replacing element
Test washing machine element with multi-meter
it’s a good idea to do boil wash after replacement
washing machine element removal you will need either 8mm or 10mm socket
use test equipment to understand what your heating element is doing during a wash
C00279904 heater element fits all these Hotpoint models
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