Zanussi TD 525 dryer – motor stalling

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  • July 15, 2007 at 4:45 pm #29022
    andy_tech
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    My parents own this dryer, the motor started stalling at the start of the cycle, but now seems to stall a few times each cycle. Requiring turning the drum by hand to get it going.

    I have had a quick look at it – the motor is an induction motor, so no brushes to worry about. I have cleaned all the fluff from inside the casing and removed the belt idler pulley and cleaned and lubricated the shaft. I have also put a bit of oil on the rear drum bearing shaft which protrudes from the case.

    The drum seems to be a bit stiff, but not too bad. It is kept in a garage which probably doesn’t help.

    I suspect it is something to do with the felt seals around the edge of the drum. Any advice would be welcome.

    Andy

    July 15, 2007 at 5:35 pm #221166
    Penguin45
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    Re: Zanussi TD 525 dryer – motor stalling

    Start/run capacitor will be on its way out. Get yourself one of these:
    http://shop.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/product_ … ucts_id=94

    Power off when fitting and be advised that the capacitor can hold a charge.

    Penguin45.

    July 15, 2007 at 5:38 pm #221167
    richardable
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    Re: Zanussi TD 525 dryer – motor stalling

    good advice from penguin…capacitor could be 7 or 8 mf make sure you change it wire for wire!!!!
    richard

    July 15, 2007 at 8:14 pm #221168
    andy_tech
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    Re: Zanussi TD 525 dryer – motor stalling

    Many thanks, that’s great news.

    Cheers,

    Andy

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