Beko DRV5 62W tumble dryer staining laundry

[jontymox]

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

[Seamy]

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 .

[jontymox]

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

[Seamy]

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.

[jontymox]

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

[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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