aeg 16850 e20 – and rumbling noise on dry cycle

[candycj1]

hi all

I have the usual e20 code on my aeg; i’ve had to remove the condensor chamber twice in ~3 years to clean it which as we all know is no small job. Its made worse this time as the dryer has been fitted in a new location, under a counter and next to another machine meaning disassembling half the room to get it out. Yes, bad idea in hindsight knowing the maintenance involved with this model.

Anyway – i’m resigned to doing the above to fix the e20 but while doing so can at least take the opportunity to address a rumbling sound its been making on dry cycle for a few months. Would be good before taking it out to have a pretty good idea what is making the noise so i can arrange spares. Anyone have any clues? It hasn’t seemed to affect the drying performance and is only on the dry cycle. Presumably its a bearing, fan, motor or similar but its not the main drum bearing at least, so am hoping it is a replaceable item…

Cheers
James

[electrofix]

Re: aeg 16850 e20 – and rumbling noise on dry cycle

prob be the ventilator unit part no 1240519403

BUT
there are 39 machine with this model and to be certain the part is correct I need the product code (pnc no)

Dave

[candycj1]

Re: aeg 16850 e20 – and rumbling noise on dry cycle

Thanks for the reply – prod no. Is 914605309 02. Will that ventilator fit? Looks like it’s about £65 – how confident are you that’s the cause…?

Cheers

[electrofix]

Re: aeg 16850 e20 – and rumbling noise on dry cycle

ventilator for your comes as part number 1323243442

you can check if i am right

remove lid
ventilator unit is in the rear right
remove belt
spin fan unit if it rumbles you have found it

also this is the only mechanical device that is only used by the tumble dryer. if it was the pump or the motor it would do it on wash as well

Dave

[candycj1]

Re: aeg 16850 e20 – and rumbling noise on dry cycle

Thanks Dave, will give this a spin 🙂 and let you know!

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