hotpoint Tumble Dryer

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  • #42180
    cornflakes
    Participant

    called today to HPT CTD00p condensor dryer unit

    tripping RCD when switched on did PAT
    test..low insulation resistance to earth found

    stripped down..found damp and water in heater cover plate and around element insulation.

    easy to repair with new heater unit.

    my question is:

    How has water got into the element casing area, i can not see water on base of unit with side panel removed.

    happy new year to everyone

    Graham

    #272641
    helo_75
    Participant

    you need to check the drain hole behind the pump isnt blocked

    if you take the pump unit out, youll find a small drain hole at the bottom left of the grey plastic housing…. i push an old broken tumble dryer belt through and pull it out through the condenser housing to make sure the restriction doesnt flow back through

    if it doesnt drain properly, it fills up in the fan chamber, then sprays water over the heater

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