https://www.ersatzteilshop.de/waschma... In our tutorial, we use a multimeter to check the washing machine heating element. Measuring with a multimeter shows us whether the washing machine heating element is broken. If the fuse for the washing machine heating element blows when the heating process is running, then you know for sure that there is a defect in the washing machine's heating element. We check a few heating elements of the washing machine to make it clearer. To do this, set the multimeter to ohms - the resistance measurement. The ohm is the SI unit of electrical resistance with the unit symbol (source: Wikipedia). The assignment is in the instructions. The red plug should be plugged into the input for ohms (omega) so that we are actually testing the resistance of the washing machine heating element here. Before we begin, please check what is shown on your display - if the test probes are not making contact. The multimeter's instructions will help you here too. The display varies from device to device. With our multimeter, no further presettings need to be made - the device determines the corresponding ohm value independently. For a standard washing machine heating element and a design like in our example, we should measure a value between approx. 20 - 60 ohms. This cannot be generalized, because each heating element is equipped with different resistances! Let's start by checking the resistance - put both test probes of the multimeter on the respective connections of the heating element. In our case, the first measurement shows a resistance of 27.8 ohms. A perfect result! But if it shows a value of 0, then your heating element has burned out. To be on the safe side, we measure a second time - put the first test probe on a contact of the heating element and the other test probe on the ground. This measurement should also give a 0 value (or, depending on the multimeter, please read the instructions to find out which value is correct). Our first washing machine heating element has been tested and is flawless - no damaged insulation or other defects. The second heating element of our washing machine is also faultless with an ohm value of 27.9. The second measurement - the ground - also gives a fabulous 0 value. We already have a pronounced limescale deposit on our third heating element. The ohm measurement still gives a good value of 26.4. The earthing measurement, however, shows a resistance of 2.6 megaohms. In our third heating element, we have damaged insulation! In this case, the residual current circuit breaker is most likely tripping during the heating process to protect it. The washing machine heater is broken and needs to be replaced. You can easily order suitable heating elements in our online shop and have them delivered to your home in no time. Simply enter the type number in our search and you will see the right selection. https://www.ersatzteilshop.de/waschma... We show you how to replace the washing machine heater in this video: Replacing the washing machine heating element or heater - this is how it's done! • Washing machine heating element or heater t... On to the last heating element - here the first measurement does not give a ohm value. The heating element has no continuity and is burned out inside. Testing the washing machine heater with a multimeter is the easiest way. An insulation resistance test can also be carried out if in doubt. You need a special measuring device for this and it requires absolute specialist knowledge! Never carry out work/measurements/repairs on live devices if you have no knowledge or are unsure! Please contact an electrician in this case. We make our videos to give you the opportunity to use your household appliances sustainably and increase their lifespan. The decision to repair should always be yours. Because everyone has the right to repair! If you liked the video, we would be happy if you gave it a thumbs up. And subscribe to our channel so you don't miss any more videos. So then! Get to work!