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The drum on my Candy C50 tumble dryer has stopped rotating; timer and heater are both still functioning. If I remove the belt from the motor drive shaft, removing the load, the motor runs, it appears to have a very much reduced torque.
What has caused this to happen, can I get a replacement motor/brushes, and is it financially viable?
I can manually rotate the drum and the motor drive shaft, neither is particularly stiff.Re: Motor problem? Candy C50 Tumble Dryer
It’s not a problem with the motor!
It’s nice and cheap for a professional to fix
See Repairs@ for a local engineer.
Or if your sticking your hand inside, unplug the machine first!
Re: Motor problem? Candy C50 Tumble Dryer
So what is the problem? I thought it might be brush wear?
Kevin.Re: Motor problem? Candy C50 Tumble Dryer
kevwey wrote:So what is the problem?
The motor’s ‘capacitor’ (they don’t have brushes on t/dryers by the way)
See below for a local engineer to sort it 😉
Re: Motor problem? Candy C50 Tumble Dryer
Yes, of course you’re right, induction motor!!
I changed the mains suppression capacitor about two months ago after it blew (in half) I didn’t notice any damage to it this time (nothing obvious).
Kevin.Re: Motor problem? Candy C50 Tumble Dryer
That’s not the same capacitor.
You need the motor start capacitor which is an 8uf and can be found here
I know you’ve already ordered by phone Kevin but for future readers 😉
Dave.
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