drum needs manual help to start turning

[davehayleigh]

hi!
my white knight bg 437 gas tumble dryer has a problem.
when i start the timer the drum doesn`t move but if i give the drum a turn by hand the motor kicks in and turns ok with plenty of torque.
any ideas gratefully recieved
Dave.

[Martin]

Re: drum needs manual help to start turning

Needs the Motor Capacitor replacing (Silver cylinder alongside motor) I suspect 😉

[davehayleigh]

Re: drum needs manual help to start turning

thanks Martin will try to get new one.
is it just a straight forward capacitor i could get equivalent from maplins, or are there other components involced.
dave.

[Martin]

Re: drum needs manual help to start turning

No extras required Dave, go for it :tup:

[davehayleigh]

Re: drum needs manual help to start turning

Thanks again martin,
will nip down to shop tomorrow and get new one.

[Dave_Conway]

Re: drum needs manual help to start turning

Nip down to here instead 😀

Don’t forget this is a gas appliance and even though no gas connection is disconnected removing the capacitor, it should legally be repaired/part fitted by a Corgi registered engineer.

Dave.

[davehayleigh]

Re: drum needs manual help to start turning

Thanks Martin and Dave,

It turned out to be the motor capacitor as you suggested Martin.
New one only cost £3.08 from maplin

Thanks again for all the help
Dave

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