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Good afternoon all,
Wondering if anyone can offer some advice about the above vented tumble dryer.
The m/c is staining laundry, most noticibly white cotton shirts.
The stain is a grey metallic colour, which can be removed without too much difficulty.
I have checked the filter, which was heavily clogged including a one pence piece.
However, I ran the m/c to re-check, and the staining continues after a short period on a ready to wear programme.
I’m wondering if the cause is being produced by the m/c, and there is a collection of fine metallic like dust noticeable at the rear of the drum.
Perhaps the m/c needs stripping completely, and a thorough clean and inspection.
Not sure where else to check, as bearings appear fine and aren’t noisy.
Best wishes,
jontymox
Re: Beko DRV5 62W tumble dryer staining laundry
Front felt bearing & bearing pads will likely need replacing. You need to clean front of drum also where it had rubbed off felt .
Re: Beko DRV5 62W tumble dryer staining laundry
Thanks Seamy,
Have stripped m/c and renewed front plastic bearings and felt.
Hopefully cured staining problem.
However, the heater only works for 5-10 seconds, before going off.
I’m wondering if there is a reset sequence, as I don’t think theres a reason for the heater to misbehave.
Could someone advise on above?
Best wishes,
jontymox
Re: Beko DRV5 62W tumble dryer staining laundry
It’s a sensor dryer, heater will be turned off in auto if no clothes in dryer or if not enough to make contact with sensor bars. Try timed drying for testing.
Re: Beko DRV5 62W tumble dryer staining laundry
Thanks again Seamy,
I have tried what you suggested, and the heater problem remains.
This is with a fairly large load of towels etc, some damp, on various programmes.
The heater glows red hot for about 5 seconds, then goes off and stays off.
I have noticed when this occurs, only the upper pair of elements work.
Wonder if the heater unit is failing/failed by coincidence!
Kind regards,
jontymox
Re: Beko DRV5 62W tumble dryer staining laundry – now noisy!
Good evening,
The above tumble dryer is now fine, other than a moderate squealing noise on spin.
As reported several weeks ago, the m/c was staining laundry, so I renewed the nylon/plastic front bearings and felt.
This has cured the staining problem.
However, about one week after the bearing renewal, the customer reported a squealing noise on spin.
After checking, I located the source of the noise ( front drum/bearing area!) and sprayed a small amount of WD40 in the area.
This immediately stopped the noise, and all was well.
Alas, about 4-5 weeks later I have just received a phone call from the customer to say the squeal has returned.
I understand WD40 does eventually dry out, and wonder how I can cure the problem permanently.
Should I contact Beko for their opinion; ( perhaps the nylon/plastic bearings are to blame?) or does someone have an answer for a solution?
Best wishes,
jontymox
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