Than to seal an electric kettle?

One of the indispensable helpers in the house was an electric kettle, because with its help it is very convenient to heat water in the morning for coffee or tea and not to think that in a hurry you will forget to turn it off. But as with every electrical engineering, there are breakdowns with the kettles, and everything starts quite harmlessly - from a small puddle near the appliance, which grows every day, and then the question arises: what is to seal an electric kettle? A defective device can not be called safe for a person, and if you do not take timely measures, a whole lake is formed in the kitchen and the kettle will finally break down. Therefore, in this article we will tell you what and how to seal an electric kettle.

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Electric kettle is leaking - what should I do?

The reason that an electric kettle is flowing during heating may be:

1. Cracked case. In this case, it is best to go for a new device.
2. Damaged bottom. A similar problem often occurs in metal devices, because a corrosion is formed at the junction of the bottom and the housing with a gap - water flows from it. Such a breakdown can not be repaired.
3. A crack on the water level indicator.
4. Weak attachments.
5. O-ring on TEN damaged.

Consider how to repair the kettle by yourself.

A crack on the water level indicator

To determine this breakdown, dismantle the device's roof, because your task is to get to the indicator and study it. Check the indicator is necessary not only for the presence of cracks, but also to determine if there are leaking connections.

If you have a plastic device, the indicator can be presented in the form of the same plastic tube, which quite often dries up, and breaks at the point of bending. Replace the indicator does not work, but the output is - close the access of liquid in the tube with a screw. The kettle will perfectly boil the water, the problem of the electric kettle flowing will be solved, but now the device will not show the water level.

Weak fastenings

Look at the heating element - if it's loose, you need to attach it to the wall of the kettle more firmly to solve the problem that the electric kettle is leaking. Tighten the bolts, and check the result. To do this:

• Pour water into the kettle.
• Place the device on a paper towel or newspaper:
  1. If the paper is dry, the problem is solved.
  2. If the water is still collected around the kettle, then it is necessary to check the integrity of the rubber gasket.

Replacing O-ring

You only need to start repair yourself if the warranty period has expired or the kettle was purchased without warranty. It is possible to decide independently what to seal an electric kettle or what to do if it flows, if the device can not be delivered to the service department.

We offer the following instruction for replacing the O-ring on the heating element:

1. Remove the bottom of the electric kettle. On some models, the bottom is fixed with three self-tapping screws - using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew them. On other models - options are possible, so follow the instructions to the device.
2. Pull out the disc with the gasket. If the kettle is disc, the heating element is simply inserted into the body. Tightness in this case is ensured by a heat-resistant silicone gasket. The same gasket also holds the disc.
3. Remove the gasket from the disc. Carefully inspect the gasket, the disc, and the body:
   • If there is a defect in the case( chip, crack), then further repairs are not practical.
   • If there is no through rust on the disk, then proceed to the study of the sealing ring. If there is a defect on the disk, you will need to replace it.
   • In case of obvious defects in the seal, replace it. If everything is in order, then it is possible, in the process of operation, there was a weakening of the connection between the disk and the case( moved down).
4. Wipe the gasket, disc and body against scale and limescale.
5. Replace the O-ring.
6. Insert the disc into the body until it stops.
7. Place the bottom in place.
8. Screw the bottom with screws, but without excessive zeal, do not tighten very much.
9. Fill the kettle with water.
10. Plug the device into the mains and boil the water.
11. Check the kettle for fluidity - if everything is OK, then the device is ready for use.

Tips & Tricks:

1. If the new electric kettle is flowing slightly, then wait a short time( a week or two), possibly the scum formed will tighten the microcrack.
2. To prevent the kettle from flowing, clean it regularly from the scale as long as possible and use filtered water. Then the heating element will last longer and work better, and the gasket will remain.

Although the choice of household appliances on the market is huge, but if you want to repair the old teapot, which is very convenient for you, then familiarize yourself with simple steps to repair equipment yourself.

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Operating principle of the electric kettle

The device of the electric kettle, even in expensive models, is not complex and does not differ in originality:

1. The heating element located in the lower part of the housing, when electricity is supplied, heats the water.
2. The heater itself is connected to a thermostat.
3. As soon as the temperature reaches the set value, the kettle is disconnected from the mains.
4. For ease of use, an external LED light is connected to the external circuit of the circuit, which indicates that the device is operating.

In electrical appliances, there must always be a thermal fuse that opens the circuit, for example, if it overheats, or when you forget to pour water into the kettle.

The very concept of an electric kettle is not complicated and similar to the iron scheme. The device does not have many parts that can break. The most difficult part is the thermoregulator, because its device depends on the specific model. If the thermostat fails, it is not repaired, but changed to a new one. Other faults can be eliminated at home.

Procedure for repair:

1. First check the cord with the stand. Make sure that the voltage is applied to the device. Call the contacts with a multimeter and, if necessary, solder the contacts in the stand. If the contact group is melted, then it is no longer possible to fix anything.
2. If the cord and stand are in order, then check the ring contacts on the kettle. Press the "On" button and if there is no signal, unscrew the bottom of the device, check all the contacts inside. A non-working thermal sensor or heating element must be replaced.
3. Check the auto power off button. It is located on the handle. Due to oxidation of contacts, this part very often fails. The contacts should be cleaned by nesting, if necessary, and the device will work.

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Tips:

1. In modern models of teapots, it is most difficult to get to the on / off button if it needs to be repaired. Remove the cover and unscrew the bolts that are at the top and bottom of the handle. Do everything neatly and carefully so as not to damage the plastic parts. Simultaneously replace the LED light bulb, if it does not shine.
2. If the kettle is turned off before the due time, in this case do not disassemble the device completely, because the whole thing is in the scum, not in the breakdown. Using citric acid, clean the device: in 0.5 liter of water, dissolve a bag of citric acid and pour into the kettle, then turn on the device with the lid open. If necessary, repeat the procedure.

We hope that in the article we answered the question: how to seal an electric kettle, as you can see, glue here will not help. First, determine the cause of the leak, and then, following the advice and recommendations, proceed to the action. A repaired device, you will be even more expensive and closer. Have a nice tea!