Failure in the operation of household appliances always happens unexpectedly and at the most inopportune moment. For example, you need to iron clothes or linen in the evening, and the iron does not turn on or does not give out the required steam pressure. The only solution in this situation is to repair the steam generator with your own hands.
Short description
Do not confuse an iron with a steaming function and a steam generator. These are completely different household appliances. The principle of operation 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 ironing;
- press the button on the top of the handle to release a serving of steam.
When the water boils, the device must be disconnected from the power supply, wait a while for the iron plate to cool, and then add fluid to the tank.
The steam station consists of an iron, a sole and an electronic control unit. The devices are interconnected by a heat-resistant tube and cable.
Soles are electronic steam generators. It is in them that water is poured. Built into the tank body, the control unit changes the physical state of the liquid, turning it into steam.
troubleshooting
Failure in the work of complex household appliances can be anything. Modern electronic steam generators fail for the following reasons:
- lost steam (burned out heater);
- the pressure switch is broken;
- thermal fuse burned out;
- the boiler switch is on;
- the solenoid valve does not work;
- gap lived in a network cable;
- a lot of deposits accumulated in the tank;
- malfunctioning steam button on the iron;
- the thermostat has broken;
- violation of the integrity of the power cord for the steam generator;
- the low water level indicator does not go out;
- constant steam release from the iron;
- the appliance plate does not heat up;
- soars from under the emergency valve cover;
- water leakage under the sole body;
- low vapor pressure.
In addition to the above malfunctions, there are many more reasons that provoke a failure in the operation of devices. To repair the iron with a 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 be found.
Do-it-yourself steam generator repair at home
But simple failures that do not require deep knowledge in plumbing are easily fixed on their own.
Causes of malfunctions and repair of the iron with a steam generator do-it-yourselfDescription of malfunctions | Home Repair |
The steam ceased to stand out | Replace thermoelectric heater (TEN), temperature fuse, solenoid valve, steam pipe. Disassemble and clean the boiler of scale and dirt. Replace thermostat or steam hose. |
Pressure switch does not work | Replace the micro switch or toggle switch, which is responsible for the degree of compression. |
No reaction when pressing a button on the sole | Check the integrity of the network cable (restore wire breakage, wrap the connection with electrical tape). Remove the switch and replace with a new one. |
Constantly low water indicator | Replace the volume sensor in the water tank. |
Popular steam irons
On sale, you can rarely find household appliances that do not need to repair a steam generator during operation.
Reliable home appliancesTitle | User reviews | The average price on Yandex.Market |
Tefal gv7760 | Steams everything! Smoothes over-dried and excessively wrinkled things from any fabrics. A mass of 5.4 kg helps to improve the quality of homework. Gives out a powerful stream of steam. You can iron on the board, with a minimum of effort, but because of its large weight. | 20 thousand rubles. |
Delonghi VVX 1420 | Good iron with a 2.2 kW steam generator. Steam pressure - 4 atmospheres. The device is endowed with the function of vertical steam and steam boost. Among devices worth up to two hundred US dollars, it 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 technology from Italy. Very easy to use iron. Ergonomic handle helps to hold the equipment firmly in your hand. Copes with ironing without problems thanks to a powerful steam jet. Rarely denies work. | 13 thousand rubles. |
Braun IS 5043WH | The best iron with a steam generator in Germany. The device has the possibility of vertical steam, is able to automatically disconnect from the network. It has built-in anti-scale protection. | 25 thousand rubles. |
But above, we presented several high-quality models that are in high demand among consumers and do not require frequent repairs.