Creda 37747 Condenser Tumble Dryer

[Ade]

Does anyone know why my 5.5 yr old machine will tumble but doesn’t give out any heat?

Thanks in anticipation.

Ade

[kwatt]

Thermostat or heater failure most likely.

K.

[Ade]

Re: Creda 37747 Condenser Tumble Dryer

K

Thanks for coming back so quickly. Would this be a cost effective repair (roughly how much?) or would it be cheaper to buy a new one?

Cheers

Ade

[kwatt]

If memory serves the stats are a favourite on this range and Dave should pitch in very soon with some more info. 😉

K.

[Dave_Conway]

kwatt wrote:Dave should pitch in very soon with some more info. 😉

😀

It’s nearly always the stats on these, and the cheapest option to go for 1st if you’re having a go yourself.

I am going to need the serial number (inside the door or on the back) as well for this mdoel as there are two different thermostat kits and two different heating elements depending on the age of it 😕

Dave.

[Ade]

Re: Creda 37747 Condenser Tumble Dryer

K and Dave

Dead impressed with the speed of reply!!

I bought the unit in April 1999 and the serial number is 62100585.

I’m pretty handy and have already taken off the back and sides but can’t see too many user-friendly bits! If the parts are fairly easy to get, I would have a go at fixing.

Perversely the Creda factory is only 9 miles away and I used to knock about with 3 guys who used to work there before redundancies took their toll!

Cheers

Ade

[Dave_Conway]

Re: Creda 37747 Condenser Tumble Dryer

1701557 is the stat kit you need in that case, hopefully that will solve the problem for you.

Direct link here if you want them:

http://shop.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/c0020629 … mostat-kit

Dave.

[Ade]

Re: Creda 37747 Condenser Tumble Dryer

Dave

Thanks again. I’ll order those and give them a try (& I’ll let you know).

Cheers

Ade

[Ade]

Re: Creda 37747 Condenser Tumble Dryer

Thermostat kit arrived this morning (superb service as only ordered 36hrs earlier!).

Had priced new models as I thought 5.5yrs was pretty good going for a machine that had taken daily hammer from a family of four. Was a bit sceptical as to whether this would fix the problem but, after replacing the old thermostat bits, the heat came on again.

Wife has since done two loads and it worked like a dream! She can’t do enough for me at the moment!!??!!

Anyway thanks for the advice and great service.

Happy New Year!

Ade

[Dave_Conway]

Re: Creda 37747 Condenser Tumble Dryer

Ade wrote:Anyway thanks for the advice and great service.

Your welcome Ade 😀

Thanks for letting us know the outcome :tup:

Ade wrote:Happy New Year!

And to you.

Dave.

[Ade]

Re: Creda 37747 Condenser Tumble Dryer

Hello again!!!?

In the words of Victor Meldrew “I don’t believe it!”…

After sorting out the heater, now the drum won’t turn from start up. If I help round the little flywheel/fan wheel at the bottom (round the back when the cover is removed) the drum turns – until it stops before reversing or going the same way.

Any suggestions?

Cheers

Ade

[Penguin45]

Start capacitor failure, Ade. Little white cylinder by the motor – if you can advise the “uF” number Dave will be able to supply for you.

You’re likely to lose your fingers flick starting the fan……….

Pull the plug first,

Regards,
Penguin45.

[Ade]

Re: Creda 37747 Condenser Tumble Dryer

Penguin

Thanks for the speedy reply (& advice!!).

I’ve located a small white cylinder (about 1.5″ long) but it’s at the top of the machine (for easier access?) – to look anywhere else will mean quite a lot more dismantling – would this be the one?

The markings are: KPB 7336 X1Y2
0,1 uF +2 x5000 pF
275v 25/085/21/B

Cheers

Four Fingers Ade…

[Penguin45]

Nope, that’s the mains suppressor. It’s in the bottom of the machine by the drive motor.

Penguin45.

[clyde]

Re: Creda 37747 Condenser Tumble Dryer

It should be a 7UF according to the manual

http://shop.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/washing- … -capacitor

Clyde 8)

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