Hotpoint VDT00P

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  • January 24, 2009 at 10:30 pm #42873
    taxidriver
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    Hello, my girlfriend had loaded up the dryer and approx 40 mins later a strong electrical smell came from the rear of the machine. I emptied the dryer, over the 6kg limit by probably 2kg. Ran dryer, drum rotates, no heat. Opened back panel, no sign of electrical damage, thermostats and heating element look like new (machine only 18 months old). I dont own a ohmmeter so cant check resistance. What do you reckon? Element??? ❓

    January 24, 2009 at 10:42 pm #275222
    helo_75
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    more likely thermostat failure
    but id check the front lip of the drums running on its supports properly

    January 24, 2009 at 10:50 pm #275223
    taxidriver
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    Re: Hotpoint VDT00P

    Thanks Helo 75, out of interest what would cause the burning smell? Friction of the drum I can understand but a thermostat…I removed them, they look like new and dont smell…

    January 24, 2009 at 10:54 pm #275224
    helo_75
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    drum jammed with weight, no airflow , overheat, stat pops….

    January 24, 2009 at 11:01 pm #275225
    taxidriver
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    Re: Hotpoint VDT00P

    Ok got it, thanks for that. E bay selling both thermostat and element so will go for the stat first, thanks for the help Helo 75.

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