LG TD-C70045E Tumble Dryer drain pump problem.

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  • November 18, 2012 at 9:48 am #72586
    GTATTY
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    Hi guys,

    I’ve been having a problem with my Condenser Tumble dryer this last week. The drain pump has been noisy/rattly and tumble dryer has been displaying “Empty Water”!

    I’ve stripped the tumble dryer down to look for a pump but cannot see it except for a rectangular block with black drain tube and 2 violet sensor wires and 2 blue pump wires(confirmed on wiring diagram). I assume the pump is submerged in a sump.

    My question is, how easy is it to replace the pump? Does it just clip in? Itlooks awkward due to fan/drum motor being in the way.
    I get no water exiting the drain tube when I hear the pump pumping and I’ve blown down the tube and there is no blockage.

    Any help would be appreciated.

    Regards

    Graham 🙂

    November 20, 2012 at 5:05 pm #384992
    GTATTY
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    Re: LG TD-C70045E Tumble Dryer drain pump problem.

    So 32 views and no LG service engineers who can assist!

    Cheers peeps 🙁

    I suppose I need to bite the bullet, purchase the replacement non original pump and fit and hopefully resolve 😕

    November 24, 2012 at 6:31 am #384993
    GTATTY
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    Re: LG TD-C70045E Tumble Dryer drain pump problem.

    Update,

    My new pump arrived yesterday so I decided to fit last night. Here is what I did

    1 – Isolate electrical supply.
    2 – Remove Top cover after unscrewing 2 screws ar rear.
    3 – Looking at front of tumble dryer remove Right Hand Side cover after removing 2 top and 3 rear screws.
    4 – I used an inspection mirror to look under the drum and past the drum/fan motor. This revealed 2 screws securing the plastic pump mounting plate.I removed the 2 screws.
    5 – I unplugged 2 blue pump wires and 2 violet high water level sensor wires.
    6 – I lifted the pump and mounting plate from the sump.
    7 – I used a pair or pliers to squeeze spring clip on the drain hose and remove from the pump water outlet.
    8 – I unclipped the old pump from the mounting plate and clipped in the new pump to the mounting plate.
    9 – Whilst this was all removed I cleaned out the sump with a wet and dry vac and wiped down to remove debris. I also cleaned the probes of the pump high water level sensor.
    10 – I refitted all in reverse order.

    After putting the tumble dryer back into position and re-instating power, I tested operation with a half load.
    The dryer is now working perfectly and has dried 3 successful full loads since. 😀

    Regards

    Graham

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