Hotpoint TCM65A tumble dryer not heating up

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  • October 8, 2005 at 12:43 pm #12442
    Whammer007
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    Hi all,
    I have a Hotpoint TCM65 Tumble Dryer serial number 11100024. It does not heat up at all, during drying cycle.
    I have checked the resistance of the heating elements and they are about 85 ohms.
    The 2 thermostats on the heater assembly are kind of brown looking on the underside, and the disc at the bottom of them is quite loose. Is this normal? The thermostat marked 36FXE14 is open circuit and the one marked 36TXE11 is short circuit. Anybody any ideas what may be wrong here?
    Regards,

    Col

    October 8, 2005 at 12:53 pm #149704
    gdownes
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    Re: Hotpoint TCM65A tumble dryer not heating up

    Both Stat and thermal cut out should be closed circuit! Change them as a pair
    G

    October 8, 2005 at 2:08 pm #149705
    Whammer007
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    Re: Hotpoint TCM65A tumble dryer not heating up

    Thanks my good man, the missus will be pleased.

    Regards,

    Col

    October 8, 2005 at 6:41 pm #149706
    iadom
    Moderator

    Re: Hotpoint TCM65A tumble dryer not heating up

    Stats available from the shop part No 1701583. Handle the new green spot one with care.

    Mains plug removed of course. 😉

    If and when it is repaired, make sure the heat exchanger is kept clear and always allow the machine to complete a full cycle including the final 10 minutes cool tumble, don’t stop it half way through.

    October 9, 2005 at 11:13 pm #149707
    Whammer007
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    Re: Hotpoint TCM65A tumble dryer not heating up

    Hi,
    Just to follow up on this fix, I have managed to mix up these two components. Please can anyone tell me the position they should be in?
    I can’t believe I didn’t note this, when I removed them I assumed that they were a pair. I now realise that they are different specifications. Any help greaty appreciated.

    Regards,

    Col

    October 10, 2005 at 6:11 am #149708
    bobokines
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    Re: Hotpoint TCM65A tumble dryer not heating up

    There should be a leaflet in the box with the stats.

    The green spot one (single shot) goes on the left

    Bob

    October 10, 2005 at 7:13 pm #149709
    Whammer007
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    Re: Hotpoint TCM65A tumble dryer not heating up

    Cheers matey….. 😀

    Regards,

    Col

    January 23, 2008 at 11:54 am #149710
    corky41
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    Re: Hotpoint TCM65A tumble dryer not heating up

    I had the same problem on my Electra tumble dryer. Same part numbers. I followed advice from another web site to reset it: drill a small hole in the back and then push a pin in. It worked!!!!

    January 23, 2008 at 4:19 pm #149711
    iadom
    Moderator

    Re: Hotpoint TCM65A tumble dryer not heating up

    A somewhat temporary and ill advised fix that would not be recommended here by reputable trade members.

    Jim.

    January 23, 2008 at 4:58 pm #149712
    petalpop
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    Re: Hotpoint TCM65A tumble dryer not heating up

    the sort of bodge that is likely to give you a claim on your house insurance for fire damage

    January 23, 2008 at 7:46 pm #149713
    kiddo66
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    Re: Hotpoint TCM65A tumble dryer not heating up

    A claim that should be thrown away as tampering with a safety cut out is asking for trouble.

    January 9, 2011 at 9:33 pm #149714
    cliffran
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    Re: Hotpoint TCM65A tumble dryer not heating up

    Hi Ive just had the exact fault described above on a Creda T602cw.
    The 36fxe14(green dot) was open circuit. I ordered a thermostat kit from espares (great video of how to replace them btw) ES1020444 (its the right kit ive double checked) and it didnt work. Turns out the new green dot is O/C too. i carefully unpacking them, but the packaging was flimsy. So im guessing it was damaged in transit. espares are sending out replacements which im hoping will both be Closed Circuit or i might be getting a pin out :-).

    January 9, 2011 at 9:35 pm #149715
    iadom
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    Re: Hotpoint TCM65A tumble dryer not heating up

    Cheap, nasty copies. 😉

    The correct parts are HERE

    Cheaper than Espares as well. 😉

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