Smeg DHT81LUK Not Heating

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  • October 25, 2022 at 6:33 pm #101285
    M_K
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    Firstly, I should start with hello – this forum came recommended when researching for solutions to fixing my tumble dryer.

    I have a Smeg DHT81LUK. It’s only a couple of years old, but recently it stopped heating. I have cleaned both filters and the sensor, but that has not helped.

    I opened it up. Struggled to get the sides open, but from what I could see, no obvious red switch. Also, was unable to locate the heating element – I guess it is located on the bottom, or somewhere I could not see.

    My understanding is that the failing components are likely either the heating element, or thermostat? I would be grateful if anyone could offer advice on fixing it myself.

    Many thanks

    October 25, 2022 at 6:58 pm #484174
    electrofix
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    your dryer is a heat pump dryer and uses a fridge compressor to basically de-humidify the washing

    so no heater as the only heat in the system is waste heat from the compressor

    Dave

    October 26, 2022 at 7:46 am #484175
    M_K
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    Thanks – what does that mean in terms of fixing it? Would the compressor need replacing?

    October 26, 2022 at 9:30 am #484176
    electrofix
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    M_K wrote:Thanks – what does that mean in terms of fixing it? Would the compressor need replacing?

    if it does it will cost an arm and a leg and its a job for a professional refrigeration engineer

    first off you need to check if its running ie being powered up or not

    Dave

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