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  • January 20, 2009 at 5:55 pm #42758
    shazbatt
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    My Hoover HNV380 Tumble dryer develops a whining noise after about 4-5minutes of use, it has not been abused, I have checked all external screws and bolts, the drive band appears ok however I feel the constant whining/whirring noise is linked to the drum/drive
    Can anybody suggest a cure?
    I have seen other instances of the same problem on other sites with no reply, many thanks B4 I try a hammer.

    January 20, 2009 at 8:21 pm #274827
    helo_75
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    its the jockey wheels

    try some good quality grease on them, or just change them as a pair


    http://shop.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/Tumble+D … ulley.html

    is what you need

    January 20, 2009 at 9:12 pm #274828
    shazbatt
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    helo_75 wrote:its the jockey wheels

    try some good quality grease on them, or just change them as a pair


    http://shop.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/Tumble+D … ulley.html

    is what you need

    Many thanks for replying, but thicko here needs an idea where I can find them? Are they like guider wheels for the drum underneath?

    June 19, 2009 at 5:19 pm #274829
    Theosteopath
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    Re: Hooer HNV380 whining and

    I’ve had exactly the same problem with this model and nearly traded it in as it was getting so noisy. However – it can be fixed! You need some general purpose grease from Halfors etc and some WD-40 and a philps screwdriver. Just follow these steps to get the front panel off the dryer:

    Instructions to lubricate the pulley wheels on the Hoover HNV380 dryer

    1. Disconnect from the mains
    2. Unscrew screws at the top of the rear of the dryer which allows the top panel of the dryer to slide backwards out.
    3. To take off the front of the dryer, unscrew the screws at the top of the inside front panel, next lay the dryer onto it?s back and open the dryer?s door? there are 4 screws on one side and two on the other ? leave the outer 2 screws on the side that has 4 screws which keep the door on and unscrew 2 inner screws and the two screws on the other side. Then finally there are 3 more screws on the under panel to unscrew. This allows the front panel to be moved enough to see inside the dryer.
    4. Check the belt that wraps around the drum is ok and centrally in position.
    5. Under the drum the belt wraps around the spindle of the motor and is guided by the 2 pulley wheels. These wheels are probably the main culprit of the noise and can sometimes be reproduced by pulling at the belt through the wheels. Put plenty of grease around the pulleys and keep turning the belt to ensure that the grease gets into every bit of the wheels.
    6. Then spray WD-40 around the pulleys for good measure and also into the motor and spindle. Make sure there are no more squeaks when you turn the drum by pulling at the belt trough the pulley wheels.
    7. Re-assemble the dryer by going back trough the steps in reverse.
    8. Just to be certain once the dryer is re-assembled undo the silver cover on the back of the dryer and spay more WD-40 around the plastic fan and into the motor through the fan.

    I reckon that this should last for a good 12 months or more before starting to squeek again – so far it’s been 2 months and sounds as good as new Good Luck

    June 19, 2009 at 6:59 pm #274830
    helo_75
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    put plenty of grease on AND spray with wd40?

    i reckon that will last another month
    they need changing, althought the new ones do require gresasing

    June 20, 2009 at 11:30 am #274831
    suedehead1
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    Re: Hooer HNV380 whining and

    spray wd 40 onto the motor and look out your fire insurance policy stand back and wonder why you didnt pay £10 for pulley wheels.

    June 20, 2009 at 4:59 pm #274832
    helo_75
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    exactly… just do it properly and all will be fine

    June 25, 2009 at 9:38 pm #274833
    shazbatt
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    Re: Hooer HNV380 whining and

    Hey thanks for your suggestions, yes it was the Jockey/Pulley wheels, I gave them a good lathering of grease and silence is golden for the past four months,
    Shame I may have to repeat the process in the future, SHAME on Hoover and their alleged product testing
    Rock on this forum, many thanks…………………………………

    June 25, 2009 at 9:59 pm #274834
    suedehead1
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    Re: Hooer HNV380 whining and

    shame on hoover? just change the pulleys £8.65 each.think of the time it will save not having to strip it down every 6 months to grease it
    have a search for vtd00p hotpoint tumble dryer and you will see what shame is.
    please dont spray wd 40 inside the silver cover on the back that is where the heater is, it glows red when it is on.

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