donut
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| posted on 11/5/06 at 05:59 PM |
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O/T Tumble dryer probs..help!!
Sorry this is such a naff subject (especially for a bloke!!) but the tumble dryer has stopped producing heat. It still blows and tumbles but just no
heat. Anyone know if it's a simple fix or would it be better replacing it.
Thanks
[Edited on 11/5/06 by donut]
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
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dave1888
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| posted on 11/5/06 at 06:13 PM |
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What make is it. Some of them have a reset button on the back a small red one. Failing that measure the resistance across the element you should get
28 ohms.
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jolson
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| posted on 11/5/06 at 06:23 PM |
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It could be a dead element. If the rest of it is in good shape, it's worth replacing it. My Whirlpool tumble dryer died after 6 years, £28 for
a new element and about a half hour for me to fit it. Still running 3 years later.
Tried to buy the part from Whirlpool, but it was stupid money. Found a few places online that sold it for a lot less (do a google search on the model
no or part no) and my local appliance repair place matched my best online price.
Cheers
John
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RichardK
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| posted on 11/5/06 at 06:29 PM |
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Look for a thermal fuse inside some sheathing go to the heater element, these do go with age.
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donut
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| posted on 11/5/06 at 06:31 PM |
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Thanx for the suggestions. I'll have a gander and see whats what.
Oh it's a Bosh by the way.
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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graememk
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| posted on 11/5/06 at 07:03 PM |
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bosch is well worth fixing.
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rayward
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| posted on 11/5/06 at 07:08 PM |
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ww.cpc.co.uk
do loads of oem spares for washers,fridges, dryers etc.
worth a look, when you know what you need
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stevec
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| posted on 11/5/06 at 11:05 PM |
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I have used these and found them quick and efficient,
http://www.sparesrus.co.uk/
[Edited on 11/5/06 by stevec]
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RoadkillUK
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| posted on 12/5/06 at 05:16 PM |
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Chances are that it's the thermal fuse, mine's gone twice and I've finally convinced the missus to let it run it's 10 minute
cool cycle, that way the heat doesn't build up and burn out the fuse.
Roadkill - Lee
www.bradford7.co.uk
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