Steam generator repair by own hands

The failure of the work of household appliances is alwaysunexpectedly and at the most inopportune moment. For example, you need to pat clothes or clothes in the evening, and the iron does not turn on or give out the required steam pressure. The only solution in this situation is the repair of the steam generator with our own hands.

Short description

Do not confuse the iron with the steaming function and the steam generator. These are completely different household appliances. The principle of the action of a simple iron with a thermocouple:

pour 100-200 ml of water into a special hole located in the handle;
plug in the socket;
wait a little while the iron warms up, and start stroking;
Press the button on the top of the handle to release a portion of steam.

When the water boils off, the appliance must be disconnected from the power supply, wait a little so that the plate of the iron cools down, and then add the liquid to the tank.

The steam station consists of an iron, a sole and an electronic control unit. Between each other, the devices are connected by a heat-resistant tube and a cable.

The soles are electronic steam generators. It is in them that water is poured. Built in the tank body, the control unit changes the physical state of the liquid, turning it into steam.

troubleshooting

A failure in the operation of complex home appliances can be anything. Modern electronic steam generators fail for the following reasons:

steam was lost (burnt TEN);
the pressure switch broke;
Thermal fuse burnt;
the boiler switch is on;
the solenoid valve does not work;
rupture of cores in a network cable;
a lot of deposits accumulated in the tank;
the steam button on the iron is malfunctioning;
the thermostat broke;
violation of the integrity of the power cord for the steam generator;
the low water indicator does not go out;
permanent separation of steam from the iron;
the appliance plate does not heat up;
hovers from under the cover of the emergency valve;
Under the body of the sole, leaking water;
weak vapor pressure.

In addition to the above malfunctions,There are still many reasons for the failure of the devices. To repair the iron with the steam generator at home and eliminate more complex breakdowns, you will need: a multimeter, special tools, an oscilloscope, an electric soldering iron. Not every house can find them.

Restorative repair of the steam generator by oneself at home

But simple breakdowns, which do not require deep knowledge in plumbing, are easily eliminated on their own.

Causes of malfunctions and repair of iron with a steam generator by own hands
Description of malfunctions	Repair at home
Stopped singing pairs	Replace the thermoelectric heater (TEN),temperature fuse, solenoid valve, steam pipe. Disassemble and clean the boiler from scale and contamination. Replace the thermostat or steam hose.
The pressure switch does not work	Replace the microswitch or toggle switch responsible for the degree of compression.
There is no reaction when the button is pressed on the sole	Check the integrity of the network cable (repair the rupture of the wires, wrap the joint with electrical tape). Remove the switch and replace with a new one.
The low water indicator	Replace the volume sensor in the water tank.

Popular irons with steam generator

On sale it is rare to find household appliances that do not need the repair of the steam generator during operation.

Reliable home appliances
Name	User Reviews	The average price for the Yandex.Market
Tefal GV7760	It strips everything! Smoothes overdried and excessively crumpled things from any tissues. Weight 5.4 kg helps improve the quality of homework. It produces a powerful jet of steam. You can iron on the board, making a minimum of effort, but because of its great weight.	20 thousand rubles.
Delonghi VVX 1420	A good iron with a 2.2 kW steam generator. The vapor pressure is 4 atmospheres. The device is endowed with the function of vertical stripping and steam impact. Among devices worth up to two hundred US dollars, confidently takes a leading position. Easily cope with any things. Repair of the steam generator is not required.	13 thousand rubles.
MIE Stiro 1100	Excellent technique from Italy. Very easy to use iron. The ergonomic handle helps to hold the technique firmly in your hand. No problem coping with ironing, thanks to a powerful steam jet. Rarely refuses to work.	13 thousand rubles.
Braun IS 5043WH	The best iron with a German-made steam generator. The device has the possibility of vertical stripping, it is able to automatically disconnect from the network. It has a built-in protection against scale.	25 thousand rubles.